The Steel Guitar Forum

Howdy Pardners,
Pete here from the downunder, the newest beginner pedalsteeler to be unleashed on the unsuspecting Australian public.
I have just purchased a Fender 10 string, 6 pedal, E9 tuned steel, and I need advice on a comprehensive instruction on the tuning and how to actually tune this beast.
Would some of you be so kind as to make appropriate suggestions.
Thank You Folks. Pete<FONT SIZE=1 COLOR="#8e236b"><p align=CENTER>[This message was edited by Peter Cummins on 05 January 2003 at 12:38 AM.]</p></FONT>

Hi Pete,
Welcome to the forum, you`ll find all the information you need here. Beware the forum becomes habit forming. Good luck with your steel playing.

Thank You Alan, Do you have any suggestions as to an appropriate instruction resource that I might purchase. If not, I hope someone might suggest something. Regards, Pete

Welcome to this Great Forum Peter !
Considering that i don't know anything about the Fender Steels, i don't consider myself capable of suggesting decent learning materials.
does your Fender have knee levers ?
i hope someone jumps in here to help you along, otherwise keep a knockin'

Thanks Crowbear, She only has footpedals, no levers.Pete

Well Pete, it's a little limited (with no knee-levers and a 2-pull limitation). Nevertheless, here's a workable (Day) setup for the standard basic tuning...

P1...raises 4&5 a whole tone
P2...raises 1&6 a half tone
P3...raises 5&10 a whole tone
P4...lowers 5&10 a half tone
P5...raises 1 a whole tone, and 2 a half tone
P6...raises 4&8 a half tone

This doesn't give you "everything", of course, but you'd be surprised how much music you can play with no knee levers!

G'day mate.
do you really mean 6 pedals?...or maybe 3 pedals and 3 knee levers???
I had a Fender Artist(made by Sho Bud), and I never heard of one without any knee levers??? Mind you, just 'cause I haven't heard of it doesn't mean much!!
Michael<FONT SIZE=1 COLOR="#8e236b"><p align=CENTER>[This message was edited by Michael Dene on 06 January 2003 at 08:51 PM.]</p></FONT>

Thanks Donny,
I appreciate your response & info.
The main limitation this steel has is my knowledge of the instrument. I have had it two weeks & E9 is totally new. Your info is mighty helpful. Pete

Thanks Mike,
6 on the floor and thats that. This is early days for me and what a great sound and incredible possibilities lie ahead.