S12 Uni build project

Ian Rae · Post by **Ian Rae** » 28 Feb 2017 2:32 pm

Time to update this thread, I think! This could have gone in the Recording section, or Steel Players, but I've put it here because it's mostly about the guitar.

It's about three years since I built my 12-string, but it's taken me until now to get sufficiently organised to record it properly. Here I am playing one of Herb Steiner's excellent tabs. This is only the best of many takes - just see if you like the instrument!

https://www.dropbox.com/s/csz5sivgfpohs ... 1.mp3?dl=0

Alan Brookes · Post by **Alan Brookes** » 2 Mar 2017 11:44 am

Unfortunately, only those with Dropbox accounts can access the recording. Could you post it on YouTube, please?

Ian Rae · Post by **Ian Rae** » 2 Mar 2017 2:31 pm

Are you sure about that, Alan? Anyone else having problems?

When you click on the link you may be invited to sign in, but you should also see a button that says "no thanks - continue" or something like that.

Alan Brookes · Post by **Alan Brookes** » 2 Mar 2017 3:14 pm

Okay, you're right, Ian. I managed to download the recording and listen to it.

You're getting a good sound out of that pedal steel. It sounds excellent. It's an inspiration to anyone who wants to try his hand at building a pedal steel from scratch.

Charlie McDonald · Post by **Charlie McDonald** » 3 Mar 2017 4:13 am

Having followed the building of the guitar, I'm happy to hear it.
Very impressive sound and playing. A big achievement.

Gary Spaeth · Post by **Gary Spaeth** » 23 Mar 2022 10:10 am

this is a great course in building and with great results. bookmarked for easy reference.

Tim Toberer · Post by **Tim Toberer** » 26 Mar 2022 5:48 am

This is definitely an epic thread. The most thorough documentation I have found. It brings the insanely intimidating idea of building a pedal steel into the realm of possibility. There are so many good ideas in here, I don't know where to start. Thanks for reposting this here!!