A steel to learn on

Josh Watt · Post by **Josh Watt** » 2 Aug 2005 7:36 am

Hi.

I'm just beginning to learn steel, and I need my own to practice on at home.

I'm looking for a single neck pedal steel with 10 strings,either 3 or 4 floor pedals, and knee levers. Not required to look pretty,but it has to be playable without being ridiculed it's in such bad shape. I also need a case for the steel, as well as a leg bag.

Does anyone have something like that?

Gary Spaeth · Post by **Gary Spaeth** » 2 Aug 2005 7:57 am

What's your price range?

Josh Watt · Post by **Josh Watt** » 2 Aug 2005 8:07 am

I don't think I could go past $1200 or $1300 (Canadian), But I'd like somewhere between $750 and $1100.

Jim Saunders · Post by **Jim Saunders** » 2 Aug 2005 8:33 am

Josh, Why not a Carter Starter. That's what they are designed for; to start. There is one for sale now on this Forum for $500.00. You would then need a volume pedal, an amp, and some type of seat and a few teaching courses. Your close to $1000 and in business.

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Josh Watt · Post by **Josh Watt** » 2 Aug 2005 11:20 am

Actually, I play guitar and bass, so I already have myself set up for pedals and amps and whatnot. Also, my Grandfather's teaching me toplay, So I just need the steel, picks, a slide, and the seat.

I looked at that thread, but the sysadmin closed it down. I also tried to contact the man By email, but no response yet. That would be the Ideal one, though.[This message was edited by Josh Watt on 02 August 2005 at 12:21 PM.]

Bob Miano · Post by **Bob Miano** » 2 Aug 2005 11:38 am

Josh,
I think there is a Carter Starter on ebay.
(Of course, you have to be careful with ebay but not everybody has a bad item to sell)
They do pop up now and then.

Good Luck,
Bob Miano
Bergenfield, NJ

Jim Saunders · Post by **Jim Saunders** » 2 Aug 2005 12:53 pm

Josh, There is a Carter Starter here on the Forum. One is closed and one is still for sale. The seller's name is Richards.

steve takacs · Post by **steve takacs** » 2 Aug 2005 8:27 pm

Josh, if you are going to buy a Carter Starter, C. D. Richards, mentioned above by Jim Saunders, would be a very honest guy to deal with. I've bought a D-10 steel and a Melobro from him, and they were in excellent shape, as stated. steve t[This message was edited by steve takacs on 02 August 2005 at 09:28 PM.]

Josh Watt · Post by **Josh Watt** » 3 Aug 2005 7:40 am

Thanks, everyone for the4 offers, but I've decided to hold off buying just yet. I'll wait until I have a little more money.

b0b, please close.

Thanks.