The Steel Guitar Forum

Started at 53. I'm 53 currently. Guess that makes me a newbie

I am 71. Started way back when I was 70.

I intended to make the over 70 option, and actually typed it, but didn't hit the add button first. Guess I'm getting old, I'll be 40 later this month!

Where did the time go? I can't vote.

I'll be 70 in about three months. Just started "trying to learn" PSG about four months ago. At the rate I'm learning to handle this rocket-science piece of equipment, I expect to have it mastered by the age of 95. Hope y'all are still around to hear me play.
Buck Rodgers

I'm 64. Started playing 6 string at 10, steel at 24. It's only been as a hobby, and a lot of fun.

I started playing at 45 and just turned the big Five-O in January

Began 35 years ago. But didn't get serious until just 12 ago. Still don't gig much.

Started lap steel at age 8, pedal steel at age 15, 44 years ago

Started learning steel at 24, now 65 & still learning & loving the instrument. Emmons P.P., Peavey amps.

Found a Multi Kord 6 string with 3 pedals in a pawn shop in 1964, and have been hooked ever since!

I'm 56 and a newbie, just started this year on a Morrell lap steel. I really enjoy playing and try to practice every day. Starting to notice some improvement, less string buzzing, chords starting to sound cleaner. Need lots more work on blocking though.

I'm 44. I started 10 years ago, but only played for a couple of years. I've missed it & started playing again few weeks ago. I plan to stick with it.

Hmmm... 83% of the respondents are 50 and older. I may start printing my tab lessons out in a larger type font...

83% of the respondents are 50 and older.

Yes, I noticed that. It's kind of surprising. It means that ONLY 17% ARE UNDER 50 years of age! Only 4% under 30. That doesn't say much for the future of steel guitar...

It may just mean most do not realize how great the steel is until they are older. Although I started out on lap steel, trying to imitate Little Roy Wiggins when I was about 12, I moved on to guitar and bass until 1969 when at 32 I bought my first pedal steel.

Sorry,- Bernie. I just thought it was odd that the same note was posted 3 times. Keep pickin' and posting.
Wally

Wally : no apology needed; I hadn't realized that my finger had JUMPED THREE TIMes in a row. I apologize for my goof-up. Cheers..Bernie

Wally : no apology needed; I hadn't realized that my finger had JUMPED THREE TIMes in a row. I apologize for my goof-up. Cheers..Bernie

Wally : no apology needed; I hadn't realized that my finger had JUMPED THREE TIMes in a row. I apologize for my goof-up. Cheers..Bernie

I'm 59 ... started in 1976 at the age of 21 (and only play pedal steel).

I'm twenty-five and will be starting as soon as my Carter Starter arrives in the mail!

I was 68 last April, i'm 68.11 now, will be 69 in April '14(2014) and i began learning to play steel in April '77 (1977). UUHH, What was the question now ???

Skip

I'm 27 and started less than a year ago on dobro and d-8 console. Just got my '71 sho bud. I can't get enough, and hope these fascinating instruments don't become obsolete.

Makes me thankful for all of today's experienced players who document their knowledge in lessons and songbooks.