The Steel Guitar Forum

I just wanted to send out a big thanks to Wanda and Billy at Billy Coopers Steel Guitar Shop in Orange VA.
They both went out of their way to help me choose my first pedal steel (GFI Ultra S-10,Goodrich volume pedal,tone bar and Billy Coopers "Born to lose" instructional book/CD) and then ship it to Australia which is no easy task.
I have been playing banjo, guitar and bass for the last 26 years and I am enjoying the challenge, amazing scope and tone of the pedal steel.
It's hard to believe that more people are not taking up such a beautiful instrument.
Thanks again, Adam.

Congratulations, Adam. Billy is one of the BEST to deal with.

You've got a wonderful guitar that will last a very long time and give you many years of excellent service.

And the addiction begins!

Hi Adam,

Great choice of gear and vendor! Now you're in the wierd and wonderful world of the pedal-steel guitar, life will never be quite the same again.

Glad to see the gear arrived OK. I've had three steels shipped (air-freighted, actually) from the States and Canada and it is a real "heart-in-mouth" moment when the package is delivered. The sigh of relief when you open it up and find nothing is damaged can be heard almost around the world.

Anyway, you're off to a good start on a journey that never ends.

I play banjo, guitar, bass, mandolin and lap steel, but none of those instruments have facinated me so much as the pedal steel. It is indeed a sweet addiction