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Thanks for the replies guys. Phone apps are out for me for 2 reasons. 1) I have no smartphone 2) My vision is limited so large readable screens, dials etc are a must.

Thanks again....MD

As a beginner, I am looking for a good, reasonably priced tuner to start with. I am playing electric Rondo SX. Elderly made recommendation shown here:

http://www.elderly.com/accessories/items/KHT-G ...

Doug or others,

Course suitable for rank beginner?

Thanks...MD

What are best strings for a beginner? C6 tuning on an SX lap steel is what I'm starting on. Thanks...MD

I am pretty much a duplicate of Mike, a "newbie". Just picked up a n SX off Craigslist for $80. Had my friend take it to his guitar man in Galveston, TX, Island Music. It was given a good lo ...

Is/Will your course be beneficial to a non-pedal Lap Steel beginner? Just got my SX Lap.

Thanks...MD

OK Guys/Gals...here's where I'm at, kinda. Been researching, searching,listening and inquiring. I think To start out, I want (eventually) a ? Lap Steel & a Gretsch 9230 Resonator guitar.

To sta ...

Don...thanks for reply and link post. I knew there had to be sommething already on here. I searched 3 different times, but computer just sat there spinning. Whoa!

Never did locate anything. I sa ...

Does anyone use a Headset type amp for practicin lap stel? My cousin used to use one on his Bass guitar andI wonder if same is used on practiing a lap steel. I know VOX has many models.

Any though ...

Mike..kinda what I thouht. Thanks for clarification...MD

Pardon my lack of knowledge here but, what does "bump" mean on these ads? t sold? or Movng it back to top of list? Haven't figured it out yet. New to forum.

Thanks..MD

Jeff...is guitar still available?
Is there a case?
Any idea on shipping cost to 77040 Texas?

Thanks...MD

So Larry...did you just not like this guitar or not playing the resonator guitar?

I'm still toying with Resonators' or lap steel to start my playing agenda. Love the sound of both, but for learning ...

Ron...sure. I posted on my initial entry post to SGF, but you probably don't know that. Oh Well

Left hand has fingers and thumb amputated at 1st (closest to hand) knuckle. Right hand same, except Lord ...

Paul...sorry, the above link didn't have it, but this one does...MD

Does GS stand for â€œguitar steel?â€ It could, but it doesnâ€™t. It stands for Gary Swallows, who designed this bar ...

Thanks for your input. I did notice on the link that maker Gary Swallow will customize, so maybe having a heavier bar made on one for a electric lap steel is an idea...MD

I'm a newbie and have hand/finger issues. Any thoughts, concerns, comments on this steel bar?

SHUBB GS-1

http://www.shubb.com/gs/more.htm

Thanks..SGF members...MD

nOT ONLY HAD YOU PLAYED ON 2 OF THE 3 OF MY FAVORITE mm ALBUMS, i READ IN YOUR BIO YOU PLAYED WITH cLAY cLAKER.

wE USED TO FREQUENT A CLUB IN hOUSTON DOWN IN THE uNIVERSITY AREA WHERE cLAY bLAKER P ...

That was a very different Murphey from today's version!

Herb...all I can say is WOW!!, I am humbled to even be on the same SGF forum with someone of your caliber and history. Wow! I am just starti ...

OK, so I have found a Supro that looks to be a good purchase.

What about Accoustic vs Accous/Elec. and Electric for starting. Most of my froends play accoustic gitars

A good starter accoustic is ...

So Ron...are you indicating that the RK's are maybe a better unit than the Rondo?

Just your thoughts and opinions are/will be helpful.

There is a restored 53 Supro listed that sounds good, as w ...

Brad...thanks for the reply and input. Seding you a PM on something listed....MD

Rondo SX Lap 1 or 2? Ash or Mahogany? Advantage of guard or none?

RK LG 31 or 32? Differences?

I'm liking Rondo, at the moment, but haven't looked at Supro?

SOO many questions and much anxiet ...

Thanks Chris, Ron, John & Brad. John..the link to Eric's work is inspiring, plus I like Christmas music and Classic Rock music, as well.

Brad..thanks for the input. Are the other 2 recommended ...

Looking around. Musicians Friend has these. Obviously a low level Lap, but has good reviews posted. As something to start out, for practice, is it a waste?

The steel looked good with the wood handl ...

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Topic: Tuner of Choice?
Mark DeMarino Replies: 32 Views: 13658	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 12 Aug 2014 1:40 pm Subject: Tuner of Choice?
Mark DeMarino Replies: 32 Views: 13658	Thanks for the replies guys. Phone apps are out for me for 2 reasons. 1) I have no smartphone 2) My vision is limited so large readable screens, dials etc are a must. Thanks again....MD
Topic: Tuner of Choice?
Mark DeMarino Replies: 32 Views: 13658	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 12 Aug 2014 10:21 am Subject: Tuner
Mark DeMarino Replies: 32 Views: 13658	As a beginner, I am looking for a good, reasonably priced tuner to start with. I am playing electric Rondo SX. Elderly made recommendation shown here: http://www.elderly.com/accessories/items/KHT-G ...
Topic: 25 SONGS for Lap Steel Guitar, C6 LOOK -->
Mark DeMarino Replies: 85 Views: 68026	Forum Section: For Sale: Music, Lessons, etc. Posted: 7 Aug 2014 3:56 pm Subject: 25 SONGS for Lap Steel Guitar, C6 LOOK -->
Mark DeMarino Replies: 85 Views: 68026	Doug or others, Course suitable for rank beginner? Thanks...MD
Topic: Strings question from newbie
Mark DeMarino Replies: 1 Views: 1037	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 31 Jul 2014 10:09 am Subject: Strings question from newbie
Mark DeMarino Replies: 1 Views: 1037	What are best strings for a beginner? C6 tuning on an SX lap steel is what I'm starting on. Thanks...MD
Topic: Newbie Question on Tuning
Mark DeMarino Replies: 7 Views: 2352	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 23 Mar 2014 1:45 pm Subject: Newbie Question on Tuning
Mark DeMarino Replies: 7 Views: 2352	I am pretty much a duplicate of Mike, a "newbie". Just picked up a n SX off Craigslist for $80. Had my friend take it to his guitar man in Galveston, TX, Island Music. It was given a good lo ...
Topic: The Beginner Steel Guitar DVD Course w/Tab
Mark DeMarino Replies: 125 Views: 57865	Forum Section: For Sale: Music, Lessons, etc. Posted: 23 Mar 2014 1:05 pm Subject: The Beginner Steel Guitar DVD Course w/Tab
Mark DeMarino Replies: 125 Views: 57865	Is/Will your course be beneficial to a non-pedal Lap Steel beginner? Just got my SX Lap. Thanks...MD
Topic: Questions from a newbie that wants to learn lap steel
Mark DeMarino Replies: 29 Views: 10604	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 13 Feb 2014 4:42 pm Subject: Questions from a newbie that wants to learn lap steel
Mark DeMarino Replies: 29 Views: 10604	OK Guys/Gals...here's where I'm at, kinda. Been researching, searching,listening and inquiring. I think To start out, I want (eventually) a ? Lap Steel & a Gretsch 9230 Resonator guitar. To sta ...
Topic: Headset Amps
Mark DeMarino Replies: 2 Views: 937	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 9 Feb 2014 2:06 pm Subject: Headset Amps
Mark DeMarino Replies: 2 Views: 937	Don...thanks for reply and link post. I knew there had to be sommething already on here. I searched 3 different times, but computer just sat there spinning. Never did locate anything. I sa ...
Topic: Headset Amps
Mark DeMarino Replies: 2 Views: 937	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 9 Feb 2014 12:11 pm Subject: Headset Amps
Mark DeMarino Replies: 2 Views: 937	Does anyone use a Headset type amp for practicin lap stel? My cousin used to use one on his Bass guitar andI wonder if same is used on practiing a lap steel. I know VOX has many models. Any though ...
Topic: Peavey PX-300 for sale
Mark DeMarino Replies: 24 Views: 9205	Forum Section: For Sale: Amps and Accessories Posted: 8 Feb 2014 2:52 pm Subject: Peavey PX-300 for sale
Mark DeMarino Replies: 24 Views: 9205	Mike..kinda what I thouht. Thanks for clarification...MD
Topic: Peavey PX-300 for sale
Mark DeMarino Replies: 24 Views: 9205	Forum Section: For Sale: Amps and Accessories Posted: 8 Feb 2014 12:19 pm Subject: Peavey PX-300 for sale
Mark DeMarino Replies: 24 Views: 9205	Pardon my lack of knowledge here but, what does "bump" mean on these ads? t sold? or Movng it back to top of list? Haven't figured it out yet. New to forum. Thanks..MD
Topic: For Sale Paul Beard Gold Tone with Fishman system
Mark DeMarino Replies: 1 Views: 2056	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 14 Jan 2014 1:47 pm Subject: Gold Tone
Mark DeMarino Replies: 1 Views: 2056	Jeff...is guitar still available? Is there a case? Any idea on shipping cost to 77040 Texas? Thanks...MD
Topic: Flinthill Square Neck Resonator Guitar
Mark DeMarino Replies: 10 Views: 9672	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 11 Jan 2014 11:05 pm Subject: Flinthill 4 sale
Mark DeMarino Replies: 10 Views: 9672	So Larry...did you just not like this guitar or not playing the resonator guitar? I'm still toying with Resonators' or lap steel to start my playing agenda. Love the sound of both, but for learning ...
Topic: Steel Bar thought
Mark DeMarino Replies: 10 Views: 3181	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 5 Jan 2014 12:14 pm Subject: GS-1 Steel
Mark DeMarino Replies: 10 Views: 3181	Ron...sure. I posted on my initial entry post to SGF, but you probably don't know that. Left hand has fingers and thumb amputated at 1st (closest to hand) knuckle. Right hand same, except Lord ...
Topic: Steel Bar thought
Mark DeMarino Replies: 10 Views: 3181	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 5 Jan 2014 11:21 am Subject: Shubb GS-1
Mark DeMarino Replies: 10 Views: 3181	Paul...sorry, the above link didn't have it, but this one does...MD Does GS stand for â€œguitar steel?â€ It could, but it doesnâ€™t. It stands for Gary Swallows, who designed this bar ...
Topic: Steel Bar thought
Mark DeMarino Replies: 10 Views: 3181	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 5 Jan 2014 11:11 am Subject: GS-1 Steel
Mark DeMarino Replies: 10 Views: 3181	Thanks for your input. I did notice on the link that maker Gary Swallow will customize, so maybe having a heavier bar made on one for a electric lap steel is an idea...MD
Topic: Steel Bar thought
Mark DeMarino Replies: 10 Views: 3181	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 5 Jan 2014 8:41 am Subject: Steel Bar thought
Mark DeMarino Replies: 10 Views: 3181	I'm a newbie and have hand/finger issues. Any thoughts, concerns, comments on this steel bar? SHUBB GS-1 http://www.shubb.com/gs/more.htm Thanks..SGF members...MD
Topic: I Just Wanted To Be A Cosmic Cowboy
Mark DeMarino Replies: 25 Views: 8690	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 3 Jan 2014 7:48 pm Subject: Clay Blaker
Mark DeMarino Replies: 25 Views: 8690	nOT ONLY HAD YOU PLAYED ON 2 OF THE 3 OF MY FAVORITE mm ALBUMS, i READ IN YOUR BIO YOU PLAYED WITH cLAY cLAKER. wE USED TO FREQUENT A CLUB IN hOUSTON DOWN IN THE uNIVERSITY AREA WHERE cLAY bLAKER P ...
Topic: I Just Wanted To Be A Cosmic Cowboy
Mark DeMarino Replies: 25 Views: 8690	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 3 Jan 2014 3:48 pm Subject: Cosmic Cowboy
Mark DeMarino Replies: 25 Views: 8690	That was a very different Murphey from today's version! Herb...all I can say is WOW!!, I am humbled to even be on the same SGF forum with someone of your caliber and history. Wow! I am just starti ...
Topic: Questions from a newbie that wants to learn lap steel
Mark DeMarino Replies: 29 Views: 10604	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 2 Jan 2014 4:33 pm Subject: More ?
Mark DeMarino Replies: 29 Views: 10604	OK, so I have found a Supro that looks to be a good purchase. What about Accoustic vs Accous/Elec. and Electric for starting. Most of my froends play accoustic gitars A good starter accoustic is ...
Topic: Questions from a newbie that wants to learn lap steel
Mark DeMarino Replies: 29 Views: 10604	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 1 Jan 2014 12:32 pm Subject: RK RG 32 vs Rondo
Mark DeMarino Replies: 29 Views: 10604	So Ron...are you indicating that the RK's are maybe a better unit than the Rondo? Just your thoughts and opinions are/will be helpful. There is a restored 53 Supro listed that sounds good, as w ...
Topic: Questions from a newbie that wants to learn lap steel
Mark DeMarino Replies: 29 Views: 10604	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 1 Jan 2014 11:56 am Subject: More ?
Mark DeMarino Replies: 29 Views: 10604	Brad...thanks for the reply and input. Seding you a PM on something listed....MD
Topic: Questions from a newbie that wants to learn lap steel
Mark DeMarino Replies: 29 Views: 10604	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 31 Dec 2013 4:46 pm Subject: More ?, but instruments
Mark DeMarino Replies: 29 Views: 10604	Rondo SX Lap 1 or 2? Ash or Mahogany? Advantage of guard or none? RK LG 31 or 32? Differences? I'm liking Rondo, at the moment, but haven't looked at Supro? SOO many questions and much anxiet ...
Topic: Questions from a newbie that wants to learn lap steel
Mark DeMarino Replies: 29 Views: 10604	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 31 Dec 2013 1:51 pm Subject: Questions from a newbie that wants to learn lap steel
Mark DeMarino Replies: 29 Views: 10604	Thanks Chris, Ron, John & Brad. John..the link to Eric's work is inspiring, plus I like Christmas music and Classic Rock music, as well. Brad..thanks for the input. Are the other 2 recommended ...
Topic: Questions from a newbie that wants to learn lap steel
Mark DeMarino Replies: 29 Views: 10604	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 31 Dec 2013 8:10 am Subject: Newbie Questions
Mark DeMarino Replies: 29 Views: 10604	Looking around. Musicians Friend has these. Obviously a low level Lap, but has good reviews posted. As something to start out, for practice, is it a waste? The steel looked good with the wood handl ...