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I'll second the non slip shelf liner. Cheap and works, just cut a small piece and put it on a knee then lay steel on it. No need to fasten to back of steel guitar or anything.
I've tried stands, con ...

Sounds great! Nice Uke playing to. Very inspiring! I'll have to learn this one.

George Boards had some nice conversion kits to make them 22.5". He does have some good vinyl sticker fretboards for sale on his site in various lengths,
My favorite scale is 23", though 22 ...

Awesome! Very well done.
Really enjoy your tabs and tracks.
I'm putting this one on my list to learn.
Recently started playing a lot of A C# E A C# E myself lately.

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Do know what wood is used? Seems pretty dense. Mahogany?[/quote]

I have a Vega just like that one. Really good guitar.
I read somewhere that they ate made of "gum wood".
No ...

Rogue lap steels are a decent choice for an inexpensive steel. I've got a fair number of steels, but still keep my old Rogue that I've had for years.
I replaced the nut early on. And then replaced ...

Do you mean the Grover nut hangs over the edges of the feet board? Like it's too wide?
If so; I would say use it anyway. If you use the Grover nut, I can't imagine the action isn't high enough.

I just want to second the recommendation for Sebastion's tab and backing tracks. Really good stuff. Just got a few the other day.
Stacy Phillips books are great. I kind of skipped over the first vo ...

I'll second recording king. Never tried a g style, though I read some reviews. They seem pretty hit or miss.
I did have an older SX....kinda not so good...
I've had a few SX guitars..regular gui ...

Thanks for the replies!
I ended up cobbling together a set from a bunch of strings I already had.
ended up:
low to high
.046 .036 .030 .022 .018 .014

I think next time I may try a 42 for the lo ...

Been wanting to try low to hi A C# E A C# E tuning (high bass A) on a 22.5" scale instrument.

Having a hard time figuring out what string gauges I need for the lowest three.

For the high A ...

Nice tone and playing, John! Is that Vega a short scale? I might have to find one. That one looks to be in really great condition.

Thanks!
23 inch scale length. I think all the Vega lap steels a ...

I really like your phrasing and that arrangement

The arrangement is from Troy Brenningmeyer. Alan Akaka has a great arrangement of it as well.

I liked the first few minutes the most. Really reminded me of some of Brian Eno's stuff.
I'm a big Eno fan. Love his ambient stuff.

I used to play a bit with a looper (EHX 1440) midi sync'd wit ...

Made a little video to show off my newest acquisition; this beautiful old 1940's ('46?) Vega Triumphal.

https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2020-03/7228_20220104_201456_3.jpg

here's a li ...

all great advice and info.
I'll add that I tend to only use open D on Acoustic instruments that are longer scaled then my lap steels.
I do keep one lap steel in open E, however. I use GHS strings ...

Thank You!!! I love Vince Guaraldi's Christmas stuff and have already been playing it around the house to get in the mood a bit. My favorite Christmas Music.

I've been wanting to play this tune fo ...

it's in DeWitt Scott's (Scotty) book titled:
"Steel Guitar Instruction 20 solos non pedal 6 string lap steel"
may be hard to find these days, but a really excellent resource.

Wowsers, that is really amazing stuff.
Thanks for posting!

Wow!
Nicely done and that Rick sounds great.

Nice!

Ken Emerson plays one of those, this is a long interesting interview and he shows it in it.
https://youtu.be/nKgx6VBVAv0

Glenn; Thanks for posting that. Interesting stuff. That is a long intervie ...

Here's a little video of me attempting to play a rather jazzy version of "Henahena Kou Aka". I'm attempting the tune from Alan Akaka's version. I am no way as smooth as that dude; but it's ...

Awesome! Loving it.

good advice so far; yep; move your volume pedal further away; and no; you don't have to use a volume pedal. And actually you may not want one depending on style of playing.
I occasionally use one. E ...

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Topic: Non slip lap steel pad
John Burton Replies: 5 Views: 1663	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 15 Mar 2022 4:40 pm Subject: Non slip lap steel pad
John Burton Replies: 5 Views: 1663	I'll second the non slip shelf liner. Cheap and works, just cut a small piece and put it on a knee then lay steel on it. No need to fasten to back of steel guitar or anything. I've tried stands, con ...
Topic: Akaka Falls - Video
John Burton Replies: 8 Views: 1278	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 24 Feb 2022 7:56 am Subject: Akaka Falls - Video
John Burton Replies: 8 Views: 1278	Sounds great! Nice Uke playing to. Very inspiring! I'll have to learn this one.
Topic: Max scale on a Rogue?
John Burton Replies: 7 Views: 2289	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 8 Feb 2022 7:40 am Subject: Max scale on a Rogue?
John Burton Replies: 7 Views: 2289	George Boards had some nice conversion kits to make them 22.5". He does have some good vinyl sticker fretboards for sale on his site in various lengths, My favorite scale is 23", though 22 ...
Topic: Sand on my Rickenbacher Frypan -Video-
John Burton Replies: 8 Views: 2149	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 29 Jan 2022 9:27 pm Subject: Sand on my Rickenbacher Frypan -Video-
John Burton Replies: 8 Views: 2149	Awesome! Very well done. Really enjoy your tabs and tracks. I'm putting this one on my list to learn. Recently started playing a lot of A C# E A C# E myself lately.
Topic: my new Vega "Commander" lap steel!
John Burton Replies: 17 Views: 4435	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 29 Jan 2022 6:20 pm Subject: my new Vega "Commander" lap steel!
John Burton Replies: 17 Views: 4435	[quote= Do know what wood is used? Seems pretty dense. Mahogany?[/quote] I have a Vega just like that one. Really good guitar. I read somewhere that they ate made of "gum wood". No ...
Topic: G style or SX
John Burton Replies: 25 Views: 7906	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 16 Jan 2022 6:35 pm Subject: G style or SX
John Burton Replies: 25 Views: 7906	Rogue lap steels are a decent choice for an inexpensive steel. I've got a fair number of steels, but still keep my old Rogue that I've had for years. I replaced the nut early on. And then replaced ...
Topic: Making Steinberger "headless" guitar into a lap steel.
John Burton Replies: 4 Views: 2809	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 15 Jan 2022 5:22 pm Subject: Making Steinberger "headless" guitar into a lap steel.
John Burton Replies: 4 Views: 2809	Do you mean the Grover nut hangs over the edges of the feet board? Like it's too wide? If so; I would say use it anyway. If you use the Grover nut, I can't imagine the action isn't high enough.
Topic: Prewar Hawaiian steel guitar learning materials?
John Burton Replies: 18 Views: 5676	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 14 Jan 2022 7:15 am Subject: Prewar Hawaiian steel guitar learning materials?
John Burton Replies: 18 Views: 5676	I just want to second the recommendation for Sebastion's tab and backing tracks. Really good stuff. Just got a few the other day. Stacy Phillips books are great. I kind of skipped over the first vo ...
Topic: G style or SX
John Burton Replies: 25 Views: 7906	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 13 Jan 2022 10:04 pm Subject: G style or SX
John Burton Replies: 25 Views: 7906	I'll second recording king. Never tried a g style, though I read some reviews. They seem pretty hit or miss. I did have an older SX....kinda not so good... I've had a few SX guitars..regular gui ...
Topic: string gauge A C# E A C# E
John Burton Replies: 5 Views: 2638	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 13 Jan 2022 8:43 am Subject: string gauge A C# E A C# E
John Burton Replies: 5 Views: 2638	Thanks for the replies! I ended up cobbling together a set from a bunch of strings I already had. ended up: low to high .046 .036 .030 .022 .018 .014 I think next time I may try a 42 for the lo ...
Topic: string gauge A C# E A C# E
John Burton Replies: 5 Views: 2638	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 11 Jan 2022 10:34 am Subject: string gauge A C# E A C# E
John Burton Replies: 5 Views: 2638	Been wanting to try low to hi A C# E A C# E tuning (high bass A) on a 22.5" scale instrument. Having a hard time figuring out what string gauges I need for the lowest three. For the high A ...
Topic: "Lahaina Luna" played on Vega Triumphal
John Burton Replies: 7 Views: 3646	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 7 Jan 2022 5:19 pm Subject: "Lahaina Luna" played on Vega Triumphal
John Burton Replies: 7 Views: 3646	Nice tone and playing, John! Is that Vega a short scale? I might have to find one. That one looks to be in really great condition. Thanks! 23 inch scale length. I think all the Vega lap steels a ...
Topic: "Lahaina Luna" played on Vega Triumphal
John Burton Replies: 7 Views: 3646	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 7 Jan 2022 5:39 am Subject: "Lahaina Luna" played on Vega Triumphal
John Burton Replies: 7 Views: 3646	I really like your phrasing and that arrangement The arrangement is from Troy Brenningmeyer. Alan Akaka has a great arrangement of it as well.
Topic: Exploring MIDI, looping etc
John Burton Replies: 6 Views: 2991	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 6 Jan 2022 8:19 am Subject: Exploring MIDI, looping etc
John Burton Replies: 6 Views: 2991	I liked the first few minutes the most. Really reminded me of some of Brian Eno's stuff. I'm a big Eno fan. Love his ambient stuff. I used to play a bit with a looper (EHX 1440) midi sync'd wit ...
Topic: "Lahaina Luna" played on Vega Triumphal
John Burton Replies: 7 Views: 3646	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 4 Jan 2022 6:10 pm Subject: "Lahaina Luna" played on Vega Triumphal
John Burton Replies: 7 Views: 3646	Made a little video to show off my newest acquisition; this beautiful old 1940's ('46?) Vega Triumphal. https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2020-03/7228_20220104_201456_3.jpg here's a li ...
Topic: Open D String Gauges
John Burton Replies: 7 Views: 5545	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 10 Dec 2021 6:46 pm Subject: Open D String Gauges
John Burton Replies: 7 Views: 5545	all great advice and info. I'll add that I tend to only use open D on Acoustic instruments that are longer scaled then my lap steels. I do keep one lap steel in open E, however. I use GHS strings ...
Topic: Christmastime Is Here - Dmaj7 Tuning Arrangement
John Burton Replies: 8 Views: 4418	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 7 Dec 2021 8:01 am Subject: Christmastime Is Here - Dmaj7 Tuning Arrangement
John Burton Replies: 8 Views: 4418	Thank You!!! I love Vince Guaraldi's Christmas stuff and have already been playing it around the house to get in the mood a bit. My favorite Christmas Music. I've been wanting to play this tune fo ...
Topic: C6 tabs for lap steel, Among my souvenirs
John Burton Replies: 1 Views: 7828	Forum Section: Tablature Posted: 3 Dec 2021 3:14 pm Subject: C6 tabs for lap steel, Among my souvenirs
John Burton Replies: 1 Views: 7828	it's in DeWitt Scott's (Scotty) book titled: "Steel Guitar Instruction 20 solos non pedal 6 string lap steel" may be hard to find these days, but a really excellent resource.
Topic: VIDEO-Speedy West â€œSpeedinâ€™ Westâ€ in C6
John Burton Replies: 26 Views: 7035	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 30 Nov 2021 6:12 pm Subject: VIDEO-Speedy West â€œSpeedinâ€™ Westâ€ in C6
John Burton Replies: 26 Views: 7035	Wowsers, that is really amazing stuff. Thanks for posting!
Topic: Near the Cross on my Rickenbacher B6 (postwar) -video-
John Burton Replies: 13 Views: 4488	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 27 Nov 2021 4:47 pm Subject: Near the Cross on my Rickenbacher B6 (postwar) -video-
John Burton Replies: 13 Views: 4488	Wow! Nicely done and that Rick sounds great.
Topic: The Christmas Song (Mel Torme)
John Burton Replies: 4 Views: 2174	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 27 Nov 2021 4:44 pm Subject: The Christmas Song (Mel Torme)
John Burton Replies: 4 Views: 2174	Nice!
Topic: HeneHena Kou Aka on a Vega Commander
John Burton Replies: 6 Views: 3362	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 22 Nov 2021 6:20 am Subject: HeneHena Kou Aka on a Vega Commander
John Burton Replies: 6 Views: 3362	Ken Emerson plays one of those, this is a long interesting interview and he shows it in it. https://youtu.be/nKgx6VBVAv0 Glenn; Thanks for posting that. Interesting stuff. That is a long intervie ...
Topic: HeneHena Kou Aka on a Vega Commander
John Burton Replies: 6 Views: 3362	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 17 Nov 2021 7:44 pm Subject: HeneHena Kou Aka on a Vega Commander
John Burton Replies: 6 Views: 3362	Here's a little video of me attempting to play a rather jazzy version of "Henahena Kou Aka". I'm attempting the tune from Alan Akaka's version. I am no way as smooth as that dude; but it's ...
Topic: "Sleigh Ride" - Xmas instrumental
John Burton Replies: 5 Views: 2781	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 17 Nov 2021 7:37 pm Subject: "Sleigh Ride" - Xmas instrumental
John Burton Replies: 5 Views: 2781	Awesome! Loving it.
Topic: Volume pedals
John Burton Replies: 7 Views: 3498	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 10 Nov 2021 3:16 pm Subject: Volume pedals
John Burton Replies: 7 Views: 3498	good advice so far; yep; move your volume pedal further away; and no; you don't have to use a volume pedal. And actually you may not want one depending on style of playing. I occasionally use one. E ...