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6 string, 25.5” vsl

Anyone want to recommend strings and gauges for C6 tuning on a resonator/dobro? Thanks!

I don't play much, I'm just a "noodler". I have an Emerald Solace Weissenborn style acoustic and playing with bare fingers is what does it for me. When I play any of my Rukavina lap steels, ...

Play any tuning you want on a Weissenborn, even C6, if you get yourself an Emerald Solace Weissenborn. Carbon fiber, strong like bull.

Play any tuning you want on a Weissenborn, even C6, if you get yourself an Emerald Solace Weissenborn. Carbon fiber, strong like bull.

Lessonswithtroy.com

Jouni......cool looking bar, looks like there should be a prehistoric insect stuck inside of it. Laughing

Shubb SP1 - Underrated.

Brad.......which nylon strings do you use on your Weissenborn?

Dennis.......give open D a shot (DADF#AD), low to high). Same as E, one whole pitch lower. Troy Brenningmeyer has an excellent ten minute video on the versatility of this tuning on YouTube. In additio ...

Any thoughts on strings/gauges for acoustic C6 on my new carbon fiber Weissenborn?

Mike.... Definitely "If you Could Read My Mind", "The Wreck", and "Sundown" will live on for many decades, if not forever. Speaking of "If You Could Read My Mind&quo ...

One could be some 6th, the other an open tuning of your choice (low or high bass).

Devastating news. My singer-songwriter hero. Thank you so much, Mr. Lightfoot, for all of the beautiful music you left us. RIP.

John.......I believe he is still with WSA. As for his guitar, he was playing the Rittenbury as recently as two years ago, can't say what he is playing these days. The MSA he played on the road was, I ...

I've always loved Ed Ringwald's steel playing ever since I started listening to Gordon Lightfoot in the early "70's. It was his steel playing on "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald" tha ...

Can't believe he's gone. Nicest guy in the world. RIP, b0b.

Any recommendations for string gauges/types for C6 tuning (CEGACE, L to H) to be placed on an acoustic axe? Thanks.

have one in the cart, and am fighting like hell not to give in and hit the "Pay" button.

https://emeraldguitars.com/models/solace/

Don't keep us hanging......did you pull the trigg ...

If you like the sound of steel and vibraphone/xylophone, check out the second movement of Michael Levine's "Pedal Steel Concerto", available on YouTube.

Anyone know about Emerald Guitars, specifically their carbon fiber Weissenborns? I just discovered these yesterday, have one in the cart, and am fighting like hell not to give in and hit the "Pay ...

Ooooops! Forgot about my Fouke BASS steel (soon to be put up for sale, BTW). I love all of my guitars (if I could only play them), including my Fouke and absolutely gorgeous Melbert. I don't know, ...

https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2203/20650_IMG_2191_1.jpg

My Melbert Roundabout Cherry with red stain and Planet Waves Auto Trim locking tuners.

Asher Open "D" set. They work just fine for high bass open "G".

My top three choices for lap steel builders:

1) Rukavina

2) Rukavina

3) Rukavina

If I had to extend it to a fourth builder, it would be Rukavina.

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Topic: Dobro C6 strings
John Viterito Replies: 3 Views: 823	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 7 Sep 2024 5:02 pm Subject: Dobro C6 strings
John Viterito Replies: 3 Views: 823	6 string, 25.5” vsl
Topic: Dobro C6 strings
John Viterito Replies: 3 Views: 823	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 7 Sep 2024 4:29 pm Subject: Dobro C6 strings
John Viterito Replies: 3 Views: 823	Anyone want to recommend strings and gauges for C6 tuning on a resonator/dobro? Thanks!
Topic: Finger picks or no finger picks?
John Viterito Replies: 50 Views: 11121	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 26 Feb 2024 7:03 pm Subject: Finger picks or no finger picks?
John Viterito Replies: 50 Views: 11121	I don't play much, I'm just a "noodler". I have an Emerald Solace Weissenborn style acoustic and playing with bare fingers is what does it for me. When I play any of my Rukavina lap steels, ...
Topic: Weissenborn tunings
John Viterito Replies: 25 Views: 16680	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 12 Dec 2023 7:22 pm Subject: Weissenborn tunings
John Viterito Replies: 25 Views: 16680	Play any tuning you want on a Weissenborn, even C6, if you get yourself an Emerald Solace Weissenborn. Carbon fiber, strong like bull.
Topic: Weissenborn variations
John Viterito Replies: 5 Views: 1925	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 12 Dec 2023 7:20 pm Subject: Weissenborn variations
John Viterito Replies: 5 Views: 1925	Play any tuning you want on a Weissenborn, even C6, if you get yourself an Emerald Solace Weissenborn. Carbon fiber, strong like bull.
Topic: Beginner 6 String Steel
John Viterito Replies: 17 Views: 5473	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 27 Nov 2023 7:00 pm Subject: Beginner 6 String Steel
John Viterito Replies: 17 Views: 5473	Lessonswithtroy.com
Topic: Bars
John Viterito Replies: 16 Views: 2806	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 20 May 2023 12:32 pm Subject: Bars
John Viterito Replies: 16 Views: 2806	Jouni......cool looking bar, looks like there should be a prehistoric insect stuck inside of it.
Topic: Bars
John Viterito Replies: 16 Views: 2806	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 20 May 2023 12:30 pm Subject: Bars
John Viterito Replies: 16 Views: 2806	Shubb SP1 - Underrated.
Topic: New Player
John Viterito Replies: 9 Views: 2140	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 15 May 2023 5:12 pm Subject: New Player
John Viterito Replies: 9 Views: 2140	Brad.......which nylon strings do you use on your Weissenborn?
Topic: New Player
John Viterito Replies: 9 Views: 2140	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 15 May 2023 5:10 pm Subject: New Player
John Viterito Replies: 9 Views: 2140	Dennis.......give open D a shot (DADF#AD), low to high). Same as E, one whole pitch lower. Troy Brenningmeyer has an excellent ten minute video on the versatility of this tuning on YouTube. In additio ...
Topic: Acoustic C6 Strings
John Viterito Replies: 4 Views: 1026	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 13 May 2023 1:17 pm Subject: Acoustic C6 Strings
John Viterito Replies: 4 Views: 1026	Any thoughts on strings/gauges for acoustic C6 on my new carbon fiber Weissenborn?
Topic: Gordon Lightfoot, RIP
John Viterito Replies: 28 Views: 10289	Forum Section: Gone Home Posted: 3 May 2023 12:21 pm Subject: Gordon Lightfoot, RIP
John Viterito Replies: 28 Views: 10289	Mike.... Definitely "If you Could Read My Mind", "The Wreck", and "Sundown" will live on for many decades, if not forever. Speaking of "If You Could Read My Mind&quo ...
Topic: Tuning suggestions for double 6
John Viterito Replies: 17 Views: 3460	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 1 May 2023 7:39 pm Subject: Tuning suggestions for double 6
John Viterito Replies: 17 Views: 3460	One could be some 6th, the other an open tuning of your choice (low or high bass).
Topic: Gordon Lightfoot, RIP
John Viterito Replies: 28 Views: 10289	Forum Section: Gone Home Posted: 1 May 2023 7:28 pm Subject: Gordon Lightfoot, RIP
John Viterito Replies: 28 Views: 10289	Devastating news. My singer-songwriter hero. Thank you so much, Mr. Lightfoot, for all of the beautiful music you left us. RIP.
Topic: Ed Ringwald, aka "Pee Wee Charles"
John Viterito Replies: 7 Views: 2827	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 27 Apr 2023 8:27 pm Subject: Ed Ringwald, aka "Pee Wee Charles"
John Viterito Replies: 7 Views: 2827	John.......I believe he is still with WSA. As for his guitar, he was playing the Rittenbury as recently as two years ago, can't say what he is playing these days. The MSA he played on the road was, I ...
Topic: Ed Ringwald, aka "Pee Wee Charles"
John Viterito Replies: 7 Views: 2827	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 27 Apr 2023 7:16 am Subject: Ed Ringwald, aka "Pee Wee Charles"
John Viterito Replies: 7 Views: 2827	I've always loved Ed Ringwald's steel playing ever since I started listening to Gordon Lightfoot in the early "70's. It was his steel playing on "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald" tha ...
Topic: Robert Paul Lee (Bobby Lee) Aug 1949 - Mar 2023
John Viterito Replies: 372 Views: 2987727	Forum Section: Rest in Peace b0b (Bobby Lee) Posted: 1 Apr 2023 7:30 am Subject: Robert Paul Lee (Bobby Lee) Aug 1949 - Mar 2023
John Viterito Replies: 372 Views: 2987727	Can't believe he's gone. Nicest guy in the world. RIP, b0b.
Topic: 6 string C6 strings
John Viterito Replies: 0 Views: 621	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 1 Apr 2023 7:28 am Subject: 6 string C6 strings
John Viterito Replies: 0 Views: 621	Any recommendations for string gauges/types for C6 tuning (CEGACE, L to H) to be placed on an acoustic axe? Thanks.
Topic: Carbon Fiber Weissenborns
John Viterito Replies: 18 Views: 3942	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 8 Dec 2022 3:47 pm Subject: Re: Carbon Fiber Weissenborns
John Viterito Replies: 18 Views: 3942	have one in the cart, and am fighting like hell not to give in and hit the "Pay" button. https://emeraldguitars.com/models/solace/ Don't keep us hanging......did you pull the trigg ...
Topic: Wes Montgomery tune - steel and vibes
John Viterito Replies: 13 Views: 2728	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 22 Nov 2022 2:20 pm Subject: Wes Montgomery tune - steel and vibes
John Viterito Replies: 13 Views: 2728	If you like the sound of steel and vibraphone/xylophone, check out the second movement of Michael Levine's "Pedal Steel Concerto", available on YouTube.
Topic: Carbon Fiber Weissenborns
John Viterito Replies: 18 Views: 3942	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 19 Nov 2022 9:07 am Subject: Carbon Fiber Weissenborns
John Viterito Replies: 18 Views: 3942	Anyone know about Emerald Guitars, specifically their carbon fiber Weissenborns? I just discovered these yesterday, have one in the cart, and am fighting like hell not to give in and hit the "Pay ...
Topic: Best quality lap steel guitar manufacturers
John Viterito Replies: 34 Views: 19231	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 18 Sep 2022 5:53 am Subject: Best quality lap steel guitar manufacturers
John Viterito Replies: 34 Views: 19231	Ooooops! Forgot about my Fouke BASS steel (soon to be put up for sale, BTW). I love all of my guitars (if I could only play them), including my Fouke and absolutely gorgeous Melbert. I don't know, ...
Topic: Thank you Bob, and Melbert Guitars!
John Viterito Replies: 9 Views: 3364	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 17 Sep 2022 4:24 pm Subject: Thank you Bob, and Melbert Guitars!
John Viterito Replies: 9 Views: 3364	https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2203/20650_IMG_2191_1.jpg My Melbert Roundabout Cherry with red stain and Planet Waves Auto Trim locking tuners.
Topic: Recommended strings for Square Neck resonator
John Viterito Replies: 9 Views: 2462	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 17 Sep 2022 4:15 pm Subject: Recommended strings for Square Neck resonator
John Viterito Replies: 9 Views: 2462	Asher Open "D" set. They work just fine for high bass open "G".
Topic: Best quality lap steel guitar manufacturers
John Viterito Replies: 34 Views: 19231	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 17 Sep 2022 4:11 pm Subject: Best quality lap steel guitar manufacturers
John Viterito Replies: 34 Views: 19231	My top three choices for lap steel builders: 1) Rukavina 2) Rukavina 3) Rukavina If I had to extend it to a fourth builder, it would be Rukavina.