Pedal steel to learn on?

Steve Lafferty · Post by **Steve Lafferty** » 11 Jul 2018 6:26 pm

I am seeking some expert advice on a good guitar for me to start learning on as a day one beginner.

I been playing 6 string Tele and Strat for quite some time. But, I have always wanted to learn to play pedal steel.

I'm a real newbie.

Thanks so much in advance for all your suggestions.

Greg Thompson · Post by **Greg Thompson** » 11 Jul 2018 8:48 pm

Hi Steve,
Keep a look out for a Zum Stage One or a Zum Encore and you won't go wrong. Hope this helps

Stu Schulman · Post by **Stu Schulman** » 12 Jul 2018 12:52 am

Zum Encore GFI student,Mullen Discovery,Something used from the forum?

Steve Hitsman · Post by **Steve Hitsman** » 12 Jul 2018 5:02 am

Currently, there are two Derbies, a Fessenden, and a Carter for sale on the Forum... all SD10's.

Colin Swinney · Post by **Colin Swinney** » 12 Jul 2018 6:23 am

There is a Fessenden six shooter on Reverb.com for sale. It's a great price for just getting your feet wet. You'll probably want to upgrade to a 10 string once you know what you're doing, but for $500, it's not a bad place to start.

Donny Hinson · Post by **Donny Hinson** » 12 Jul 2018 11:52 am

https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=333470

Mike Perlowin · Post by **Mike Perlowin** » 12 Jul 2018 1:50 pm

The brand is unimportant. What is important is that the steel has 10 or 12 strings, 3 pedals, and 4 or 5 knee levers.

That will keep you busy for at least 3 or 4 years. Then, once you've got some knowledge and experience, you can get a better steel if you wish.