Alright. Don't throw too many rocks at me.
I have a small spot available in a room, and I thought about putting a pedal steel there so I can practice.
But, it would put the steel about 2 feet in front of a window. It's north facing, so sun exposure isn't an issue. But - this window is open at nights in the summer. The steel in question is a mica covered Carter S-10.
Is there a distance from a window that it's safe to have your steel? If I cover it with a nice thick cover will it be ok? Does anyone have this issue?
Thanks in advance.
Steel Proximity to a Window
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Brian Lenherr
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Steel Proximity to a Window
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Tucker Jackson
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I think you'll be fine. Pedal steels are remarkably tough, at least compared to, say, an acoustic guitar.
If you were on the Gulf Coast, then it might be a different situation. After a couple years you might get some corrosion on metal parts. But Colorado has low humidity and salt-free air.
Your main issue is that in the morning, when it's cooler, the steel is going to be a little flat. And then later in the day as the room warms up and the body expands, it's going to go sharp.
If you were on the Gulf Coast, then it might be a different situation. After a couple years you might get some corrosion on metal parts. But Colorado has low humidity and salt-free air.
Your main issue is that in the morning, when it's cooler, the steel is going to be a little flat. And then later in the day as the room warms up and the body expands, it's going to go sharp.