I've been borrowing a Wilcox Steel for about a month. I am needing some tips on transition licks. I haven't tuned my C pedal because I broke a string trying. E9 Emmons tuning.
Reference to my skill level: https://voca.ro/18K63Ib04OAR
Playing to a drone also a great way to make sure my intonation is good 😅
Would I be trading up or down if I swapped a 1980 Emmons D10 for a Mullen Royal Precision D10? Is the Emmons closer to a G2 D10? TIA!
For example, on Great Speckled Bird, what recording has all these vocal melismas? certainly not the Roy Acuff one. Like why does the word “whose” suddenly have four syllables in the arrangement? I tried finding the Bill Keith recording online so I could see what he’s going for but could not find it. I just feel like, especially as an intro to pedal steel, the melodies on these arrangements could be a lot more straightforward. The most straightforward one I’ve found so far is Silent Night.
Is this copedant (3rd picture) going to give me trouble learning? I was told its sort of backwards from more common setups. Is it worth figuring out how to change it or should I just learn with what I've got for now?
I found a Shogun Maverick for $1200 (cheapest I could find within my budget), but I don't know enough about pedal steels to know if this is worth it. It seems like even just a year or 2 ago they were all so much cheaper, and that everything on the market now is insanely priced.
Here's the listing. I don't want to buy it if I'm being absolutely ripped off, but I do really want a decent pedal steel to get started on.
This Vintage Sho-Bud Maverick S10 10-String Pedal Steel Guitar is in very good condition and as far as I can tell, was made between 1979 and 1980 . The 3 pedals and lever all function just as they should and this steel plays and sounds great! Great for learning on or even for someone with more experience. There is a minor crack in the vinyl covering near the upper side of the tuner pan, totally cosmetic. That can be seen in the pictures. Complete with the original Hardshell Case that is also good condition. Sho-Bud Maverick S10!
Is this within the realm of reasonable, or is this guy trying to rip me off?
Started PSG about 6 months ago and immediately strained a tendon or something but continued until recently I decided to take a brake and let it heal. No more foot pain but I lost so much during that break I feel like im at 50%. Frustrating, but Im back to daily practice.
I want to buy my first pedal steel for a long time, but I’m from Croatia. It’s impossible to find pedal steel nearby. I can’t find any cheaper option online. In Croatia people don’t know what pedal steel is and we have only one pedal steel player in entire country. Before I try to contact him I want to ask if someone could give advice on where to buy pedal steel for beginners.
I recently joined the pedal steel club through shear luck. I want a better amp down the road though. Currently have a little mustang 2. Ive read that the boss katana is pretty decent with steel. Is there a certain one thats better suited? They have 2 different regular 100w models plus the more expensive artist. Im an amp noob. I dabble with electric guitar a bit but really I've always been an acoustic instrument player.
Hey there pedal steel community. I have a Stage One pedal steel that I run into a 1980s Peavy Nash 400. I’ve been playing for six years now and have used various pedals but can’t quite dial in the tone I want. I love the tone of the old ShowBuds. This Stage One is lovely and honestly I may never “upgrade” unless I get a spare $7k. My question is, how can I get near the tone of a ShowBud with my current setup? The Stage One sounds like a Stage One.. I don’t know how to explain it but I can hear the tone of a Stage One. I heard the sound of a band outside of a bar in Nashville, and thought to myself “that’s a Stage One”, and it was a Stage One. This guitar has excellent movement and feel but how do I steer away from the tone? Pedal recommendations will help. Thank you!
You all know this song on guitar… but how about on the STEEL guitar?! 🤠