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It has crossed my mind a number of times to do that but felt it would be hard to find the correct classical string gauges to accommodate the tunings?

Roy
Roy, I played mine with C6 tuning for ...

Hello Alan.
I only check in here now & then. Just read your post.
I have the same set-up as you: Classical guitar with nylon strings, & raised action for playing steel.
I have it tuned op ...

I tell people that I play blues on my nylon string guitar in the steel guitar STYLE. It seems the logical way of communicating the idea to people. I certainly don't know any other way of explaining it ...

G'day Allen.

Yes, I'm a strange one, and I know it. They say it's only insanity if you don't know it!

As a musician I'm kind of a 'Jack-of-all-trades-and-master-of-none." Started out doin ...

Are there any nylon string "steel" players or instruments out there???

Yep. But don't mind me. I've been on a bit of a journey as has Mike. I've played a number of different instrum ...

Did you call it a SLIDE?!? Run for cover ! Quick!!!

Mike, You're a great contributor to the advancement of we 'learners'. I really appreciate the clips you post & the time & trouble you take to help those of us who struggle to learn.
I went t ...

Really cool, Mike

We need to be ready to take the time to explain to anyone who shows an interest in the instrument that we all love to play so much. Hopefully that will promote it and generate even more interest and ...

"What's in a name? A rose by any other name would smell just as sweet." That's Shakespeare.

Aaaaw shucks Ma...We was just havin' some fun

Wayne, I've got the Thesaurus working overtime looking for a new name. So far I've come up with "Slither Zither." Give me some more time...

Well, some use the term "bottleneck guitar" as you're aware.
I just find "slide guitar" saves going into a long explanation about what we make music on, with people who don't rea ...

Speed bumps should hereafter be designated as "Velocity Impediment Devices"

Sure, it's on the snake's belly, but it's all in the name of komyoonikayshun.

I have to say I play SLIDE guitar, or no-one has any idea what I'm talking about. "Hawaiian" means you surely must play Hawaiian music; "Steel" means it's made from an ingot; as fo ...

Hi Richard. Point taken for sure. It's just that Niels doesn't seem convinced. Somebody has too know this!

Go to youtube...type: Matt Monro Softly As I Leave You...could be it. This song was done by Elvis too, but Matt did it best.

Wow, such a response from folks here. Music & the pursuit of it holds so much passion for people! I'm not surprised at the amount of folks with a story, & I'm sure there are many more lurkers ...

Hello Jana, Well you sure came through some difficulties. Your story is amazing, congratulations!!! You should certainly be proud of your achievements. I didn't realize what I was opening up when I be ...

Kekoa, just re-reading your question above, minor 7th tuning is better for jazz & blues because jazz is suited to, & often played in 7th chords. C6 is a country tuning, seems to me. And bar sl ...

John Dahms, Ron Whitfield, Dana Blodgett, Tom Pettingill, Kekoa Blanchet, Mike Neer & Andy Volk, thank you all for the understanding reception to my post. I know steel is a subject close to people ...

A modification I made to my classical guitar was to turn the tuning pegs over by switching them from side to side so they can be operated from above while the guitar sits on my lap. You should see peo ...

Kekoa, if'n I pressed the right buttons you should have 2 answers in your inbox. Let me know if you don't get them. All this tech stuff gets a bit out of control. Shocked

Chris

Hi Kekoa, Try "Money Can't Buy Me Love"...
(E) I'll buy you a diamond ring my friend
If it makes you feel all right
(A) I'll get you anything my friend
(E) If it makes you feel all right ...

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Topic: Nylon-Strung Hawaiian Guitar
Chris Griffin Replies: 15 Views: 6513	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 17 Dec 2013 10:20 pm Subject: Nylon-Strung Hawaiian Guitar
Chris Griffin Replies: 15 Views: 6513	It has crossed my mind a number of times to do that but felt it would be hard to find the correct classical string gauges to accommodate the tunings? Roy Roy, I played mine with C6 tuning for ...
Topic: Nylon-Strung Hawaiian Guitar
Chris Griffin Replies: 15 Views: 6513	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 16 Dec 2013 11:35 pm Subject: Nylon-Strung Hawaiian Guitar
Chris Griffin Replies: 15 Views: 6513	Hello Alan. I only check in here now & then. Just read your post. I have the same set-up as you: Classical guitar with nylon strings, & raised action for playing steel. I have it tuned op ...
Topic: Semantics 101: Lap steel vs steel guitar
Chris Griffin Replies: 39 Views: 10661	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 3 Feb 2013 3:19 pm Subject: Semantics 101: Lap steel vs steel guitar
Chris Griffin Replies: 39 Views: 10661	I tell people that I play blues on my nylon string guitar in the steel guitar STYLE. It seems the logical way of communicating the idea to people. I certainly don't know any other way of explaining it ...
Topic: Semantics 101: Lap steel vs steel guitar
Chris Griffin Replies: 39 Views: 10661	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 29 Jan 2013 3:55 pm Subject: Semantics 101: Lap steel vs steel guitar
Chris Griffin Replies: 39 Views: 10661	G'day Allen. Yes, I'm a strange one, and I know it. They say it's only insanity if you don't know it! As a musician I'm kind of a 'Jack-of-all-trades-and-master-of-none." Started out doin ...
Topic: Semantics 101: Lap steel vs steel guitar
Chris Griffin Replies: 39 Views: 10661	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 29 Jan 2013 2:45 am Subject: Semantics 101: Lap steel vs steel guitar
Chris Griffin Replies: 39 Views: 10661	Are there any nylon string "steel" players or instruments out there??? Yep. But don't mind me. I've been on a bit of a journey as has Mike. I've played a number of different instrum ...
Topic: What on Earth have I done?
Chris Griffin Replies: 35 Views: 17944	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 26 Jan 2013 8:18 pm Subject: What on Earth have I done?
Chris Griffin Replies: 35 Views: 17944	Did you call it a SLIDE?!? Run for cover ! Quick!!!
Topic: Posting audio and video clips
Chris Griffin Replies: 31 Views: 9698	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 23 Jul 2012 3:17 pm Subject: Posting audio and video clips
Chris Griffin Replies: 31 Views: 9698	Mike, You're a great contributor to the advancement of we 'learners'. I really appreciate the clips you post & the time & trouble you take to help those of us who struggle to learn. I went t ...
Topic: On Green Dolphin Street (Jazz standard)
Chris Griffin Replies: 18 Views: 4679	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 22 Jul 2012 11:33 pm Subject: On Green Dolphin Street (Jazz standard)
Chris Griffin Replies: 18 Views: 4679	Really cool, Mike
Topic: Anyone care to join me?
Chris Griffin Replies: 61 Views: 19940	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 25 May 2012 2:21 pm Subject: Anyone care to join me?
Chris Griffin Replies: 61 Views: 19940	We need to be ready to take the time to explain to anyone who shows an interest in the instrument that we all love to play so much. Hopefully that will promote it and generate even more interest and ...
Topic: Anyone care to join me?
Chris Griffin Replies: 61 Views: 19940	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 25 May 2012 6:36 am Subject: Anyone care to join me?
Chris Griffin Replies: 61 Views: 19940	"What's in a name? A rose by any other name would smell just as sweet." That's Shakespeare.
Topic: Anyone care to join me?
Chris Griffin Replies: 61 Views: 19940	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 24 May 2012 8:04 pm Subject: Anyone care to join me?
Chris Griffin Replies: 61 Views: 19940	Aaaaw shucks Ma...We was just havin' some fun
Topic: Anyone care to join me?
Chris Griffin Replies: 61 Views: 19940	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 24 May 2012 6:13 pm Subject: Anyone care to join me?
Chris Griffin Replies: 61 Views: 19940	Wayne, I've got the Thesaurus working overtime looking for a new name. So far I've come up with "Slither Zither." Give me some more time...
Topic: Anyone care to join me?
Chris Griffin Replies: 61 Views: 19940	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 24 May 2012 5:56 pm Subject: Anyone care to join me?
Chris Griffin Replies: 61 Views: 19940	Well, some use the term "bottleneck guitar" as you're aware. I just find "slide guitar" saves going into a long explanation about what we make music on, with people who don't rea ...
Topic: Anyone care to join me?
Chris Griffin Replies: 61 Views: 19940	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 24 May 2012 5:26 pm Subject: Anyone care to join me?
Chris Griffin Replies: 61 Views: 19940	Speed bumps should hereafter be designated as "Velocity Impediment Devices"
Topic: Anyone care to join me?
Chris Griffin Replies: 61 Views: 19940	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 24 May 2012 4:43 pm Subject: Anyone care to join me?
Chris Griffin Replies: 61 Views: 19940	Sure, it's on the snake's belly, but it's all in the name of komyoonikayshun.
Topic: Anyone care to join me?
Chris Griffin Replies: 61 Views: 19940	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 24 May 2012 3:28 pm Subject: Anyone care to join me?
Chris Griffin Replies: 61 Views: 19940	I have to say I play SLIDE guitar, or no-one has any idea what I'm talking about. "Hawaiian" means you surely must play Hawaiian music; "Steel" means it's made from an ingot; as fo ...
Topic: Does anyone remember 50 years ago?
Chris Griffin Replies: 24 Views: 6031	Forum Section: Music Posted: 4 Apr 2012 3:25 pm Subject: Does anyone remember 50 years ago?
Chris Griffin Replies: 24 Views: 6031	Hi Richard. Point taken for sure. It's just that Niels doesn't seem convinced. Somebody has too know this!
Topic: Does anyone remember 50 years ago?
Chris Griffin Replies: 24 Views: 6031	Forum Section: Music Posted: 4 Apr 2012 2:04 am Subject: Does anyone remember 50 years ago?
Chris Griffin Replies: 24 Views: 6031	Go to youtube...type: Matt Monro Softly As I Leave You...could be it. This song was done by Elvis too, but Matt did it best.
Topic: For guitarists with injuries or disabilities
Chris Griffin Replies: 37 Views: 9181	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 12 Mar 2012 3:20 pm Subject: For guitarists with injuries or disabilities
Chris Griffin Replies: 37 Views: 9181	Wow, such a response from folks here. Music & the pursuit of it holds so much passion for people! I'm not surprised at the amount of folks with a story, & I'm sure there are many more lurkers ...
Topic: For guitarists with injuries or disabilities
Chris Griffin Replies: 37 Views: 9181	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 12 Mar 2012 7:10 am Subject: For guitarists with injuries or disabilities
Chris Griffin Replies: 37 Views: 9181	Hello Jana, Well you sure came through some difficulties. Your story is amazing, congratulations!!! You should certainly be proud of your achievements. I didn't realize what I was opening up when I be ...
Topic: For guitarists with injuries or disabilities
Chris Griffin Replies: 37 Views: 9181	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 12 Mar 2012 6:03 am Subject: For guitarists with injuries or disabilities
Chris Griffin Replies: 37 Views: 9181	Kekoa, just re-reading your question above, minor 7th tuning is better for jazz & blues because jazz is suited to, & often played in 7th chords. C6 is a country tuning, seems to me. And bar sl ...
Topic: For guitarists with injuries or disabilities
Chris Griffin Replies: 37 Views: 9181	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 12 Mar 2012 5:42 am Subject: For guitarists with injuries or disabilities
Chris Griffin Replies: 37 Views: 9181	John Dahms, Ron Whitfield, Dana Blodgett, Tom Pettingill, Kekoa Blanchet, Mike Neer & Andy Volk, thank you all for the understanding reception to my post. I know steel is a subject close to people ...
Topic: For guitarists with injuries or disabilities
Chris Griffin Replies: 37 Views: 9181	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 12 Mar 2012 4:00 am Subject: For guitarists with injuries or disabilities
Chris Griffin Replies: 37 Views: 9181	A modification I made to my classical guitar was to turn the tuning pegs over by switching them from side to side so they can be operated from above while the guitar sits on my lap. You should see peo ...
Topic: For guitarists with injuries or disabilities
Chris Griffin Replies: 37 Views: 9181	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 11 Mar 2012 10:11 pm Subject: For guitarists with injuries or disabilities
Chris Griffin Replies: 37 Views: 9181	Kekoa, if'n I pressed the right buttons you should have 2 answers in your inbox. Let me know if you don't get them. All this tech stuff gets a bit out of control. Chris
Topic: For guitarists with injuries or disabilities
Chris Griffin Replies: 37 Views: 9181	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 11 Mar 2012 7:08 pm Subject: For guitarists with injuries or disabilities
Chris Griffin Replies: 37 Views: 9181	Hi Kekoa, Try "Money Can't Buy Me Love"... (E) I'll buy you a diamond ring my friend If it makes you feel all right (A) I'll get you anything my friend (E) If it makes you feel all right ...