Issues with my LDG
Posted: 7 Apr 2004 10:39 am
Hi, I'm finally a forum member, after a year of lurking I finally made the plunge and joined up. Ya'll just have too much fun (what's that mean?)
Thank you B0B, Ricky Davis, Al Marcus, and everyone else here at the forum that has guided me through this, my second attempt at PSG. (I'm still kicking myself for letting my old Sho-Bud Pro II get away from me for $500.)
Now I have owned and played six string non-pedal for 20 years. (G-Dobro, C6, and most recently C6/A7) But about 2 years ago I ran across a deal that I could not pass up. A N.O.S. (New Old Stock) Sho-Bud LDG.
UNBELIEVABLE!!!! I actually pulled the packing material out from the undercarriage! I am this beauty's first owner.
O.K. here's my problem, I don't want to change the LDG up too much, but I miss my C6 voicings.
The E9 tuning is growing on me and I think that if I add a few changes (currently 3x4, I think I'd like 5x5) I could accomplish pretty much anything that I wanted to play. (I mainly play alt-country, rock, and blues) And still have plenty of room to grow.
But I'm hesitant to go changing up this pristine guitar. I know it's just a tool. But how often does one find a vintage PSG that's never been played before?? Every drop of blood, sweat, & chicken grease on this thing is all me! I'll try to keep it the rest of my life. (Never say never) But now I feel like I’m married to this E9 tuning. I cut my teeth on C6 lap steel. And I feel drawn to rhythmic options available to the Sacred Steel. Oh my aching head! Does any one know where I can find an inexpensive D-10 that's easily converted? I'm pretty sure that's the only way to maintain the original integrity of the LDG, yet indulge my need for other sonic options. Thoughts?
Thank you again for this forum and, in advance, for your constructive comments.
Rev. Brent LaBeau
<FONT SIZE=1 COLOR="#8e236b"><p align=CENTER>[This message was edited by Brent LaBeau on 07 April 2004 at 11:44 AM.]</p></FONT><FONT SIZE=1 COLOR="#8e236b"><p align=CENTER>[This message was edited by Brent LaBeau on 09 April 2004 at 01:38 PM.]</p></FONT>
Thank you B0B, Ricky Davis, Al Marcus, and everyone else here at the forum that has guided me through this, my second attempt at PSG. (I'm still kicking myself for letting my old Sho-Bud Pro II get away from me for $500.)
Now I have owned and played six string non-pedal for 20 years. (G-Dobro, C6, and most recently C6/A7) But about 2 years ago I ran across a deal that I could not pass up. A N.O.S. (New Old Stock) Sho-Bud LDG.
UNBELIEVABLE!!!! I actually pulled the packing material out from the undercarriage! I am this beauty's first owner.
O.K. here's my problem, I don't want to change the LDG up too much, but I miss my C6 voicings.
The E9 tuning is growing on me and I think that if I add a few changes (currently 3x4, I think I'd like 5x5) I could accomplish pretty much anything that I wanted to play. (I mainly play alt-country, rock, and blues) And still have plenty of room to grow.
But I'm hesitant to go changing up this pristine guitar. I know it's just a tool. But how often does one find a vintage PSG that's never been played before?? Every drop of blood, sweat, & chicken grease on this thing is all me! I'll try to keep it the rest of my life. (Never say never) But now I feel like I’m married to this E9 tuning. I cut my teeth on C6 lap steel. And I feel drawn to rhythmic options available to the Sacred Steel. Oh my aching head! Does any one know where I can find an inexpensive D-10 that's easily converted? I'm pretty sure that's the only way to maintain the original integrity of the LDG, yet indulge my need for other sonic options. Thoughts?
Thank you again for this forum and, in advance, for your constructive comments.
Rev. Brent LaBeau
<FONT SIZE=1 COLOR="#8e236b"><p align=CENTER>[This message was edited by Brent LaBeau on 07 April 2004 at 11:44 AM.]</p></FONT><FONT SIZE=1 COLOR="#8e236b"><p align=CENTER>[This message was edited by Brent LaBeau on 09 April 2004 at 01:38 PM.]</p></FONT>