The Steel Guitar Forum

Hello Members,


Has anybody considered getting a new , lighter pedal steel. It seems that there are a few strictly 3 pedal 4 knee available, however I have seen little or no input or compairison from players. My Fessenden is nice 3+5 SD 10 and weghs 60lbs shipped.

A Carp steel, a GFI, a Stage One, probably some others weigh about 40lbs.in cases.

I think most steels sound very good. "downgrading" would be costly, however a "grab and go" sounds kinda fun.

Is anybody thinking like me? Any opinions on choices? The Carp seems really interesting.

Your input is greatly valued.

Thanks everybody!

I'l be gettin' a Jackson Blackjack Custom soon. It weighs twenty-four pounds. Itll be an addition to my GFI Ultra D-10.

Brett

My guess is that 3/4 of the weight of a pedal steel guitar is the body wieght.
Considering this I would think the lightest guitar would be one made from carbon fiber.
I think body mass is a factor in the tone and resonance os a steel guitar. I wouldn't totally discount it.
Assuming you are coming at this from the point of reducing the copedent, then Jerry F also makes a six string with just two peals, primarily intended for the electric guitarist who'd like to get some steel sounds on a few songs he's playing out. I'm not sure what it weighs.

the Jackson Edge "ultra-lite" weighs a mere 19 lbs !!
Rick

Yes! I just bought a new Stage-One for an easy to move, light and portable instrument and I love it. I would not part with either of my double neck steels though.

My Williams S-12 5+5 was 48 pounds when shipped, and is probably a few less without the cardboard. Seems within reason, and still lighter than my amp...

depending on how i like my new GFI I may be selling my Stage One.

The new MSA Milennium is made of "carbon composite"
A D10 weighs in at an unbelievable 32 lbs !!
#1 on my wish list !!
Rick

I chose to keep my Stage One instead of going with the GFI Expo and my Stage One was half the price. I vote for Stage One. I dont think I'll ever get rid of mine now.