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Not entirely through the article but it makes good sense. I'm new to Steel but have played 12-string guitar for decades. The problems of tempered tuning exist on the 12-string too because of the oct ...

I'm just starting Pedal Steel for the first time at 71. (Still can't believe I'm that old.) Not so sure how well I'll do. Don't think I can devote 10 hours a day to it. Trying to learn Jazz Piano ...

Thanks, Bobby. Your explanation helped a lot. Ended up taking out all the pedal rods, re-installing them and tuning the strings they pull on one at a time. Looking at the mechanism helped me underst ...

My issue is that the tuning screws don't seem to tighten or loosen the strings. How can I check that they are properly connected and functioning?

I am new to this Forum and I am brand new to Steel Guitar. I recently purchase what I think is a Sho-Bud Maverick Pedal Steel from a friend and am trying to set it back up. I've managed to assemble ...

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Topic: "Tuning Tips & Tuners" A new Paper
Phil Kennelty Replies: 16 Views: 11779	Forum Section: New Product Announcements Posted: 23 Jul 2023 8:53 pm Subject: "Tuning Tips & Tuners" A new Paper
Phil Kennelty Replies: 16 Views: 11779	Not entirely through the article but it makes good sense. I'm new to Steel but have played 12-string guitar for decades. The problems of tempered tuning exist on the 12-string too because of the oct ...
Topic: My Fears Starting Pedal Steel at age 68
Phil Kennelty Replies: 16 Views: 2636	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 21 Jul 2023 7:32 am Subject: My Fears Starting Pedal Steel at age 68
Phil Kennelty Replies: 16 Views: 2636	I'm just starting Pedal Steel for the first time at 71. (Still can't believe I'm that old.) Not so sure how well I'll do. Don't think I can devote 10 hours a day to it. Trying to learn Jazz Piano ...
Topic: Tuning Pedals
Phil Kennelty Replies: 5 Views: 1213	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 21 Jul 2023 7:27 am Subject: Tuning Pedals
Phil Kennelty Replies: 5 Views: 1213	Thanks, Bobby. Your explanation helped a lot. Ended up taking out all the pedal rods, re-installing them and tuning the strings they pull on one at a time. Looking at the mechanism helped me underst ...
Topic: Tuning Pedals
Phil Kennelty Replies: 5 Views: 1213	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 20 Jul 2023 9:08 am Subject: Tuning Pedals
Phil Kennelty Replies: 5 Views: 1213	My issue is that the tuning screws don't seem to tighten or loosen the strings. How can I check that they are properly connected and functioning?
Topic: Tuning Pedals
Phil Kennelty Replies: 5 Views: 1213	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 17 Jul 2023 7:47 am Subject: Tuning Pedals
Phil Kennelty Replies: 5 Views: 1213	I am new to this Forum and I am brand new to Steel Guitar. I recently purchase what I think is a Sho-Bud Maverick Pedal Steel from a friend and am trying to set it back up. I've managed to assemble ...