Is there a "PSG for Dummies"???

Jason Weaver · Post by **Jason Weaver** » 18 Apr 2005 8:49 am

Is there a intro to pedal steel? A book that tells of the different styles, and makes. Something that explains the parts, terms, and definitions? Something that may even go into a little theory?

I saw a book on eBay called "Anthology of the Pedal Steel" that Scotty wrote. Does anyone have this book? Is it the type I am looking for? Does anyone have any other titles I should check out?

Thank you,

Jason

Marco Schouten · Post by **Marco Schouten** » 18 Apr 2005 8:55 am

In that case you should buy Winnie Winston's book.

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Marty Pollard · Post by **Marty Pollard** » 18 Apr 2005 9:06 am

A b@nj0.

Ron ! · Post by **Ron !** » 18 Apr 2005 9:17 am

Bob Kagy · Post by **Bob Kagy** » 18 Apr 2005 11:30 am

Jason, click on the link just below. It takes you to the Carter Steel Guitar site (and I'm not trying to sell you one) and it has a lot of the kind of info you're looking for. From their home page click on the "Starter Info Page" phrase.
www.steelguitar.com

The Winnie Winston book is good too, although it's a little outdated, but still very good.

I don't have the Scotty book you mentioned.

There are other resources, but try these and see if they help. If you need more, give us another post.

Alan Shank · Post by **Alan Shank** » 18 Apr 2005 11:48 am

Jeff Newman used to have a video called "Pedal Steel Guitar Illustrated" that you could rent or buy. Call Fran at 1 800 373 3418
It explains all the parts, how to tune and maintain your guitar, and also some stuff about amps, effects, etc.
Cheers,
Alan Shank

Joe Miraglia · Post by **Joe Miraglia** » 18 Apr 2005 12:25 pm

"Is there a PSG for Dummies?" If there was it would be a best seller

. Joe

Michael Garnett · Post by **Michael Garnett** » 18 Apr 2005 12:28 pm

It's called a B Bender on a Telecaster.

-Garnett

Jim Hankins · Post by **Jim Hankins** » 18 Apr 2005 12:36 pm

Jason, I can recommend Dewitt Scotts Deluxe Pedal Steel Guitar Book, which is a different one than the anthology. Though it may not cover "all styles", I have not run across any other materials that were so easy to get in to. You can get a CD with it too, but there are so many easy things to learn on, that you can get by with out it, Jim

Richard Shelley · Post by **Richard Shelley** » 18 Apr 2005 12:41 pm

Dick Meis has a great beginner's course with fretboards, a pretty good-sized book & a pretty informative CD. This is his web-site: dmeis@pedalsteelguitar.net.

David Tessener · Post by **David Tessener** » 24 Apr 2005 9:03 am

Jason, I have the book Anthology of PSG. It doesn't have as much detail that it sounds like you are looking for. However it does have some great execises as well steel players doing there own songs.

chas smith · Post by **chas smith** » 24 Apr 2005 11:20 am

I was at the CVS pharmacy, recently, and they had a Menopause for Dummies book. I decided that bringing it home wouldn't be a very good idea.

Jennings Ward · Post by **Jennings Ward** » 29 Apr 2005 3:42 pm

JASON, TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION, YES THERE IS A STEEL GUITAR FOR DUMMIES...I OWN THREE.... AN EMMONS D10 10 10,,,,, A FENDER QUAD 8 AND AN OFF BRAND 6 STRING MAKE BELIEVE STEEL.... NOW FRO INSTRUCTIONS,,,,THERE IS A WORLD OF MATERIAL THAT YOU CAN SPEND A FORTUNE ON OUT THERE AND I HAVE.....BUT THE BEST I HAVE RUN ACROSS FOR PLAYING IS THE TAPES {{VCR}} OF STEVE POLUSIK,, FROM EMMONS GUITAR CO...THEY WILL TAKE YOU FROM BEGINNER E9 TO ADVANCE C 6 TH.....I RECOMEND THEM VERY HIGHLY, THERE ARE 10 OF THEM AND YOU CAN BUY ONE AT A TIME OR ALL....I RECOMEND ONE AT A TIME.....THER MAY BE OUTHERS THAT I DONT KNOW ABOUT, BUT THAT IS MY RECOMENDATION AS OF NOW....... GOOD LUCK AND KEEP ME POSTED...........JENNINGS.........

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Ray Minich · Post by **Ray Minich** » 29 Apr 2005 4:12 pm

For a good list go to www.melbay.com, then select "All Instruments" from the list at the left, then select "guitar", then select "pedal steel and lap steel", then you'll get a nice list of publications. Do try to find if b0b has them first as we like to buy from b0b (at the forum) when we can.[This message was edited by Ray Minich on 29 April 2005 at 05:13 PM.]

Bob Carlucci · Post by **Bob Carlucci** » 30 Apr 2005 4:37 am

Steel Guitar for Dummies??.. why yes ,certainly!

www.b0b.com

CrowBear Schmitt · Post by **CrowBear Schmitt** » 30 Apr 2005 5:12 am

it's a shame Smiley's Domino Steel site is'nt up any more
that was an excellent model fer the subject

Larry Strawn · Post by **Larry Strawn** » 30 Apr 2005 7:15 pm

Jason,,

Both books mentioned by Scotty are excellnt, and Winnies book also, I had all three, but I have allready given them away, so I'm not much help, I'm sure they are still available tho.

I've got Jeff's C6th workshop, and vidio layin around if ya get interesred!!!

Larry

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Wally Maples · Post by **Wally Maples** » 1 May 2005 8:02 pm

There may be no PSG for dummies but there is always a PSG salesman for DUMMIES!! Good luck combing thru the endless 'learn hows' but just about anyone can give you a good start.

Klaus Caprani · Post by **Klaus Caprani** » 2 May 2005 12:32 am

It's called a B Bender on a Telecaster.

heh heh heh. That's a good one

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Bruce Etter · Post by **Bruce Etter** » 2 May 2005 2:22 am

Jason

I highly recommend Jeff Newman's "Up From The Top" series of instructional material. It covers the A & B Pedal, the D-Lever and the F-Lever. Take your time with this material and absorb it. It is your key to the basics.