A New Member says "Howdy"

[Riggs Horton]

Howdy everyone, My name is Riggs Horton, I grew up listening to pedal steel, and when I was 15, I finally got my first lap steel, a Rogue 6 string in C6, boy did I love and play that thing all the time! I've been playing for 3 years now, and I've decided that steel is my favorite instrument! Recently, I upgraded to an SX 8 string in A6, I just didn't know how big of a difference the extra strings and nicer pickup would make, I just can't stop playing it! I also play a little Dobro, for about a year now, I got Rogue square neck. Someday I'd like to own A Fender Stringmaster Double Neck Lap Steel, and I'm dying to get a 10 string 3/4 Pedal Steel, but both of those are going to be way out of my price range for quite a while! I also would love to learn how to build lap steels, they don't seem too complicated to make. I'm very excited to finally join this forum, I know I'll learn a lot from y'all! Steel is the best! Here's me playing a little on my Steel, I have not had any lessons yet, but still enjoy playing! https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1Q9YfoXjbe/

[Jim Arnold]

Really nice Riggs. You're well on your way, and self taught, that's pretty impressive. Welcome to the forum, good to have you here.

[Larry Jamieson]

Welcome to the Forum, Riggs. You are making good progress on that lap steel. The Forum is a wonderful place for all kinds of information on steel guitars. Don't be afraid to ask questions. Have fun!

[Jim Cooley]

Howdy back, Riggs. The forum is an invaluable resource. Welcome.

[Bobby D. Jones]

Welcome to the forum, Great to have younger new players on the forum. To carry the steel guitar on.

[Colin Boutilier]

Howdy everyone, My name is Riggs Horton, I grew up listening to pedal steel, and when I was 15, I finally got my first lap steel, a Rogue 6 string in C6, boy did I love and play that thing all the time! I've been playing for 3 years now, and I've decided that steel is my favorite instrument! Recently, I upgraded to an SX 8 string in A6, I just didn't know how big of a difference the extra strings and nicer pickup would make, I just can't stop playing it! I also play a little Dobro, for about a year now, I got Rogue square neck. Someday I'd like to own A Fender Stringmaster Double Neck Lap Steel, and I'm dying to get a 10 string 3/4 Pedal Steel, but both of those are going to be way out of my price range for quite a while! I also would love to learn how to build lap steels, they don't seem too complicated to make. I'm very excited to finally join this forum, I know I'll learn a lot from y'all! Steel is the best! Here's me playing a little on my Steel, I have not had any lessons yet, but still enjoy playing! https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1Q9YfoXjbe/

Welcome Riggs. Start keeping your eyes open for deals, and squirrelling money away so that you can jump on them when they arise. I was able to land my Carter Starter for a steal, after a random chance encounter with an old dude in a hotel lobby. I was sure glad I had some "steel money" stashed.

[Will Houston]

Nice job Riggs, sounds good, ya your well on your way

[Chris Templeton]

Welcome, Riggs and don't drop the bar!

[Richard Soriano]

Welcome to the party Riggs!

[Rex Magee]

I just joined the Steel Guitar Forum on Feb 27th I play a ShoNuff 3X4 by Growler Steel Guitars. I use my 1974 Vintage Tweed Peavey Classic 50 amp. It has two original 12” Emience speakers. I love steel guitar. I started playing back with my band from 25 over years ago. Everyone original except for two new members. We just got back together this past July. Playing gigs small venues. Great to be playing again. I’ve really enjoyed becoming a member of the forum. It really serves our steel guitar community. Great info about anything steel guitar related.

[Rex Magee]

I just joined the Steel Guitar Forum on Feb 27th I play a ShoNuff 3X4 by Growler Steel Guitars. I use my 1974 Vintage Tweed Peavey Classic 50 amp. It has two original 12” Emience speakers. I love steel guitar. I started playing back with my old band from 25 years ago. Everyone original except for two new members. We just got back together this past July. Playing gigs small venues. Great to be playing again. I’ve really enjoyed becoming a member of the forum. It really serves our steel guitar community. Great info about anything steel guitar related.