The Steel Guitar Forum

I'm wanting to jump into the pedal steel world. I have some lap steels and a console that I play around on but all the steel sounds that I love are from a pedal steel. I would like to get a S-10 or SD-10 with the option of adding pedals or levers at a later date. I play other instruments too so I'm very much in favor of getting something nice right out of the gate and not wanting to upgrade after a year. I would like a nice vintagey sound and something thats durable. I like the options on the Jackson Xtreme but I'm not sure what else is out there in that price range ($2600). I'd like to stay under that preferably. Whatcha got for me?

you gotta love a Mullen

Especially in your price range, a Carter is definitely to be considered. John and Bud will do all they can to help, and Ann will do all she can to keep John and Bud working. A first-class operation.

Don't jump! Think of the kids.

Can't go wrong with a Jackson!

get yourself a uni 12 ,two tunings in one for the price of one,sooner or later you'll go there, the Sierra is a cracking guitar.

I think I just want to stick with 10 string E9. Those Sierra's are a bit pricey too.

Those Sierra's are a bit pricey too

I picked up for $2ooo, only been played a few times.

Can't go wrong w/the Blackjack or Carter Starter...Here's a previous thread:
http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=126374

You should give Desert Rose a look if you like that "Vintage"sound. http://www.desertroseguitars.com/

Kevin Mincke wrote:Can't go wrong w/the Blackjack or Carter Starter...Here's a previous thread:
http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=126374

I want something I can upgrade. Everything I've read said that both of these have very little room to grow.

Dustin,
If you can hold on that long go to the Texas Steel show in march.

http://www.texassteelguitar.org/

You will be able to sit behind all sorts of steels and see what you like the best.

want something I can upgrade

everythng you'll need is on the Uni 12,

John Roche wrote:

want something I can upgrade

everythng you'll need is on the Uni 12,

I'm really just interested in a Single 10 in E9 right now.

It is a single 10 with 2 extra strings,check it out

IMHO - a great value and a really good sounding and playing 1st guitar would be a Zum StageOne.
Single 10, 3/4 (fixed set up, but so much can be played on one of them) I have 2 Emmons PP, MSA SD-12 Legend and I recently got a StageOne for a light weight guitar for coffee house gigs, jamming, quick sessions and it has earned its place in my stable!
JE:-)>

Dustin,
Do have some local players you can talk to ? Getting the bulk of your information from the net is not a good idea. The world of working steel players and builders is a very different place than this web site.

One thing to keep in mind is that it takes a while to sort out what you want from a pedalsteel as a player. You might want to start with a cheaper used steel to get going on and then buy something perfect when you know more about what you are doing.

Dustin, buy once, believe me I've had more steels then you have had hot breakfast's , buy the best ,buy the lightest , buy the most easiest guitar to adjust, because you will have to sooner then later.
Dustin your a smart guy , you play other instruments so it won't take long for you to figure out the steel guitar, after all it's only strings and scales you only need to worry about they layout of the steel guitar.Ie what the pedals do , what the knee levers do..

GFI makes some nice S-10 steels.

Brett-Proud owner/player of "Redgold Beauty"

Pick The Best. JcH-GFI- MAGNUM. IMHO. SONNY.

the Zum Stage One OR the GFI
are both great entry level guitars

Well I think going to Texas is out of the question right now. I'd love to but I just can't right now.

Local players? I'm going to try and make the KSGA meeting sunday.

And John I definitely want to only buy once. I own alot of music gear and don't want to buy a lower end model and not get what I want and have lower resale.

Dustin, you owe it to yourself to see, play, and hear a Rittenberry. Just ask those who have a Gary Rittenberry guitar, most never let go of them.

Rittenberry's Are Great Also. SONNY.

My Gary Rittenberry built LaGarritt won't be for sale anytime soon. I LOVE THAT GUITAR!!!

Casey