accessories for pedal steel guitar

Steel guitar amplifiers, effects, etc.

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Russ Page
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accessories for pedal steel guitar

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I am new to this forum.
I am looking for input on what I can use to make my pedal steel guitar sound like a fiddle, saxophone, organ, piano, etc. Currently I have a Roland GR20 but it is made for an electric guitar 6 string. I would like a box that does not set on the floor. The Roland GR20 pickup does not adjust to the strings on my steel guitar. Thanks for any response.
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Jack Stoner
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Post by Jack Stoner »

There was a unit made about 30 years ago. Its been out of out of production for years.

Best option I know of is the Roland that you have. I know of one steeler, with an SD10 Sho Bud that has one. I don't know which strings he uses.
GFI Ultra Keyless S-10 with pad (Black of course) TB202 amp, Hilton VP, Steelers Choice sidekick seat, SIT Strings (all for sale as package)
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James Parsley
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I have a boss sy-1. It is a box that sets on the floor but it tracks the steel great. I had a roland unit years ago with the pickup for electric guitar. The boss sy-1 is much easier to use. The sy-1 is fun to play with on steel but I usually go back to just using reverb or delay.
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Greg Gefell
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Post by Greg Gefell »

Check out some of the Electro Harmonix pedals. B9, C9, Mel9 etc. Might not be what you’re going for but they definitely alter the tone in a big way without needing midi pickups.
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John Palumbo
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Post by John Palumbo »

Here are a few videos from James Shelton you may have interest in:

Like a Organ:
Part 1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOxIWoUlA58
Part 2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3V9sV2yrcM

Like a Cello:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ww5N8xCvRh4
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