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really nice steel- lol, 85 lbs in case could give some poor guy a hernia! Laughing

James- PM sent.

I was thinking of getting one of those 6 string 2 pedal steels that Fessenden or Hudson do, maybe with one K lever for good measure (all things being equal) for something light weight with just enough ...

could anyone recommend some tablature writing software (free online would be a plus Very Happy

) that is straightforward and easy to use? I'd be using it to tab out melody lines for 6 string lap steel. Havi ...

Hi Joel

I'm often too lazy to grab my fingerpicks, especially if it's late at night, so just slip on the old thumbpick and play. I find playing with the bare fingertips actually nice and a change; ...

Brad- if the A6 was with the C# at the top that you mentioned it would be fairly straightforward to transpose to an E6 tuning with high G#.

I have a few tabs that are tuned for A6, from high:
E,C ...

anyone come up with an EASY way to transpose 6 string A6 tabs to 6 string E6 (from high G#,E,C#B,G#,E)? thanks.

I play lap steel and a big fan of all things Hank Williams. The book by Don Helms for E13 (Your Cheatin' Heart) has been really useful for learning some of these songs. Don didn't play steel on all of ...

totally enjoyed it. Can I ask, is there a separate clip up on youtube or vimeo for the Darick Campbell section (13:14 into the movie) 'While the Spirit is Moving?' thanks

you can't go wrong with one of Bob's steels. Very Happy

how sweet it is! Smile

to add to Rob and Brads advice, you can try winging it with playing some 2 note harmony runs for whatever key your in. As you know, each scale can be played with 2 or 3 note harmonys. Sometimes just p ...

Bob, I've been trying to find some well written tabs myself for 8 string in C6, high G on top, contemporary C&W from Merle Haggard to the Eagles and anyone in between. There's a lot available for ...

I'm working with D on top with 8 strings in C6. My tuning from high to low is:

D,G,E,C,A,G,E,C.

Actually a C6 with the high G, then a D on top of that. Georgeboards has a DVD, 'D On Top' which ...

Very nice arrangement Roy, as all the songs in your E9th course are. I've learned a lot from using your tabs. I can see where having 10 stings would be really useful for expanding on this, but as you ...

Congratulations Sean! Bob made me a Pro 8 and I agree, he makes one fine instrument, lovely tone,sustain,response, couldn't ask for more. Excellent price as well.

Anyone know if the Kelly are similar size to Herco, but hold on better??

Carl- I've just tried some of the Kelly 'Freedom Picks'. They seem to be Ok for fingerpicking an acoustic guitar, but for ...

Golden Gate thumb pick... thats all folks
BTW, sure is nice getting to play without a cast on my left arm. Devil

That must be nice getting that cast off - I cut my index finger on my left hand o ...

no one should convince you to stick with anything tuning wise be it C6, Dobro,Leavitt, E13, A6 - you'll found what you like sooner or later I'm sure.
And as another member recently said here, if you ...

Rune, I've not come across the Fred Kelly fingerpicks, they do look innovative. Have you tried the F.K. 'Freedom Pick' at all on a lap steel?
I've used Dunlop, Keyser, National, etc. fingerpicks, mi ...

good analogy Wink

with/without fingerpicks.
fast tremelo does seem to be one drawback, would have to don the picks if knew I wanted to use it on a particular number. muting of strings does seem ...

I've been playing pedal and lap steel on and off or a while now, always used fingerpicks on the right hand.
lately I've been finding playing with my fingertips only on lap steel more satisfying and i ...

Salut Paolo, nothing like an old National! Nice playing.

would like to add to Brad's message that the Melbert Pro 8 may be the least expensive 8 string lap steel out there, but there is nothing 'cheap' about it, just ask anyone who owns one. It is amazingly ...

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Topic: Mid 80's Sierra E9th S-10 3x3 for Sale
Matthew Warman Replies: 20 Views: 12415	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 17 Sep 2014 10:40 am Subject: Mid 80's Sierra E9th S-10 3x3 for Sale
Matthew Warman Replies: 20 Views: 12415	really nice steel- lol, 85 lbs in case could give some poor guy a hernia!
Topic: opinions on 6 string psg tunings
Matthew Warman Replies: 3 Views: 1339	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 5 Sep 2014 5:31 am Subject: opinions on 6 string psg tunings
Matthew Warman Replies: 3 Views: 1339	James- PM sent.
Topic: opinions on 6 string psg tunings
Matthew Warman Replies: 3 Views: 1339	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 5 Sep 2014 3:53 am Subject: opinions on 6 string psg tunings
Matthew Warman Replies: 3 Views: 1339	I was thinking of getting one of those 6 string 2 pedal steels that Fessenden or Hudson do, maybe with one K lever for good measure (all things being equal) for something light weight with just enough ...
Topic: tab writing software
Matthew Warman Replies: 11 Views: 6368	Forum Section: Tablature Posted: 4 Jul 2014 8:46 am Subject: tab writing software
Matthew Warman Replies: 11 Views: 6368	could anyone recommend some tablature writing software (free online would be a plus ) that is straightforward and easy to use? I'd be using it to tab out melody lines for 6 string lap steel. Havi ...
Topic: thumbpick+bare fingertips only
Matthew Warman Replies: 18 Views: 5712	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 24 Jun 2014 9:32 am Subject: thumbpick+bare fingertips only
Matthew Warman Replies: 18 Views: 5712	Hi Joel I'm often too lazy to grab my fingerpicks, especially if it's late at night, so just slip on the old thumbpick and play. I find playing with the bare fingertips actually nice and a change; ...
Topic: easy way to transpose A6 to E6?
Matthew Warman Replies: 4 Views: 1334	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 24 Jun 2014 8:53 am Subject: easy way to transpose A6 to E6?
Matthew Warman Replies: 4 Views: 1334	Brad- if the A6 was with the C# at the top that you mentioned it would be fairly straightforward to transpose to an E6 tuning with high G#. I have a few tabs that are tuned for A6, from high: E,C ...
Topic: easy way to transpose A6 to E6?
Matthew Warman Replies: 4 Views: 1334	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 24 Jun 2014 4:09 am Subject: easy way to transpose A6 to E6?
Matthew Warman Replies: 4 Views: 1334	anyone come up with an EASY way to transpose 6 string A6 tabs to 6 string E6 (from high G#,E,C#B,G#,E)? thanks.
Topic: Hank Willams
Matthew Warman Replies: 2 Views: 1625	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 8 Jun 2014 7:45 am Subject: Hank Willams
Matthew Warman Replies: 2 Views: 1625	I play lap steel and a big fan of all things Hank Williams. The book by Don Helms for E13 (Your Cheatin' Heart) has been really useful for learning some of these songs. Don didn't play steel on all of ...
Topic: A video history of steel guitar
Matthew Warman Replies: 38 Views: 11440	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 9 Nov 2013 2:36 pm Subject: A video history of steel guitar
Matthew Warman Replies: 38 Views: 11440	totally enjoyed it. Can I ask, is there a separate clip up on youtube or vimeo for the Darick Campbell section (13:14 into the movie) 'While the Spirit is Moving?' thanks
Topic: New Melbert Lapsteel member
Matthew Warman Replies: 5 Views: 4078	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 27 Oct 2013 2:47 pm Subject: New Melbert Lapsteel member
Matthew Warman Replies: 5 Views: 4078	you can't go wrong with one of Bob's steels.
Topic: Look At Us E9th 8 String Lap Steel
Matthew Warman Replies: 5 Views: 1682	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 18 Oct 2013 2:20 pm Subject: Look At Us E9th 8 String Lap Steel
Matthew Warman Replies: 5 Views: 1682	how sweet it is!
Topic: Any Improvisation tips for Jam Sessions?
Matthew Warman Replies: 4 Views: 2617	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 17 Oct 2013 3:03 pm Subject: Any Improvisation tips for Jam Sessions?
Matthew Warman Replies: 4 Views: 2617	to add to Rob and Brads advice, you can try winging it with playing some 2 note harmony runs for whatever key your in. As you know, each scale can be played with 2 or 3 note harmonys. Sometimes just p ...
Topic: 8-string instruction material in C6?
Matthew Warman Replies: 6 Views: 1980	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 14 Oct 2013 1:20 pm Subject: 8-string instruction material in C6?
Matthew Warman Replies: 6 Views: 1980	Bob, I've been trying to find some well written tabs myself for 8 string in C6, high G on top, contemporary C&W from Merle Haggard to the Eagles and anyone in between. There's a lot available for ...
Topic: Non-pedal steel CD on Bob Wills Radio
Matthew Warman Replies: 5 Views: 1774	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 23 Sep 2013 10:39 am Subject: Non-pedal steel CD on Bob Wills Radio
Matthew Warman Replies: 5 Views: 1774
Topic: 8 string tuning question....
Matthew Warman Replies: 9 Views: 2361	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 22 Sep 2013 8:38 am Subject: 8 string tuning question....
Matthew Warman Replies: 9 Views: 2361	I'm working with D on top with 8 strings in C6. My tuning from high to low is: D,G,E,C,A,G,E,C. Actually a C6 with the high G, then a D on top of that. Georgeboards has a DVD, 'D On Top' which ...
Topic: E9th Non Pedal 8 String Same Old Me
Matthew Warman Replies: 3 Views: 1227	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 13 Sep 2013 9:58 am Subject: E9th Non Pedal 8 String Same Old Me
Matthew Warman Replies: 3 Views: 1227	Very nice arrangement Roy, as all the songs in your E9th course are. I've learned a lot from using your tabs. I can see where having 10 stings would be really useful for expanding on this, but as you ...
Topic: Allen Melbert 8 string
Matthew Warman Replies: 4 Views: 2533	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 10 Sep 2013 9:29 am Subject: Allen Melbert 8 string
Matthew Warman Replies: 4 Views: 2533	Congratulations Sean! Bob made me a Pro 8 and I agree, he makes one fine instrument, lovely tone,sustain,response, couldn't ask for more. Excellent price as well.
Topic: fingers with/without picks
Matthew Warman Replies: 14 Views: 3911	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 9 Sep 2013 5:54 am Subject: fingers with/without picks
Matthew Warman Replies: 14 Views: 3911	Anyone know if the Kelly are similar size to Herco, but hold on better?? Carl- I've just tried some of the Kelly 'Freedom Picks'. They seem to be Ok for fingerpicking an acoustic guitar, but for ...
Topic: fingers with/without picks
Matthew Warman Replies: 14 Views: 3911	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 7 Sep 2013 8:01 am Subject: fingers with/without picks
Matthew Warman Replies: 14 Views: 3911	Golden Gate thumb pick... thats all folks BTW, sure is nice getting to play without a cast on my left arm. That must be nice getting that cast off - I cut my index finger on my left hand o ...
Topic: Should I stick with c6
Matthew Warman Replies: 22 Views: 6983	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 5 Sep 2013 11:39 am Subject: Should I stick with c6
Matthew Warman Replies: 22 Views: 6983	no one should convince you to stick with anything tuning wise be it C6, Dobro,Leavitt, E13, A6 - you'll found what you like sooner or later I'm sure. And as another member recently said here, if you ...
Topic: fingers with/without picks
Matthew Warman Replies: 14 Views: 3911	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 1 Sep 2013 1:53 pm Subject: fingers with/without picks
Matthew Warman Replies: 14 Views: 3911	Rune, I've not come across the Fred Kelly fingerpicks, they do look innovative. Have you tried the F.K. 'Freedom Pick' at all on a lap steel? I've used Dunlop, Keyser, National, etc. fingerpicks, mi ...
Topic: fingers with/without picks
Matthew Warman Replies: 14 Views: 3911	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 31 Aug 2013 2:04 pm Subject: fingers with/without picks
Matthew Warman Replies: 14 Views: 3911	good analogy with/without fingerpicks. fast tremelo does seem to be one drawback, would have to don the picks if knew I wanted to use it on a particular number. muting of strings does seem ...
Topic: fingers with/without picks
Matthew Warman Replies: 14 Views: 3911	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 31 Aug 2013 8:39 am Subject: fingers with/without picks
Matthew Warman Replies: 14 Views: 3911	I've been playing pedal and lap steel on and off or a while now, always used fingerpicks on the right hand. lately I've been finding playing with my fingertips only on lap steel more satisfying and i ...
Topic: New member
Matthew Warman Replies: 21 Views: 5963	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 27 Aug 2013 10:25 am Subject: New member
Matthew Warman Replies: 21 Views: 5963	Salut Paolo, nothing like an old National! Nice playing.
Topic: What is a good beginner lap steel?
Matthew Warman Replies: 8 Views: 4796	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 25 Aug 2013 7:45 am Subject: What is a good beginner lap steel?
Matthew Warman Replies: 8 Views: 4796	would like to add to Brad's message that the Melbert Pro 8 may be the least expensive 8 string lap steel out there, but there is nothing 'cheap' about it, just ask anyone who owns one. It is amazingly ...