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Howdy

Recently I changed out the pickup and electronics and nut on my Gretsch Electromatic Lap Steel.

I bought some GHS Custom Shop 15-36 strings.

I'm not real happy with the sound.

The C ...

I am definately playing with a much lighter touch on the Lap Steel than the Dobro.

I had a Lap Steel with a longer scale neck that I got rid of and I guess I just need to get used to the feel of th ...

I have this tuned the same as my Dobro

I have played "regular" guitar for 40 years
but I don't want to confuse my self right at
this point by having my Dobro and Laps Steel
with differ ...

I can't make sense of the chart.

I have a Lap Steel with a 22 1/2 neck.

It is tuned to an open GBDGBD

Right now the low G is a 59 Gauge string
and the high D is an 18 Gauge string.

I can' ...

Gotcha...

Sorta figured that was the case.

However....

How much larger?

For example my largest string now is a 59
and my smallest is an 18.

Is going up just one more step say to a 20 a ...

Hi Gang,,,

I have a Gretsch 5700 Lap Steel with a 22 1/2 neck.

I have it tuned for Open G Tuning using John Pearse JP 3000 strings 18-59.

The shorter scale give a bit of slackness in the str ...

I have bought a number of Troy Lessons and I just bought some more.

I'm going to go with them for the near future.

I have heard some good things about all of them

Particularly the Phillips and the Cashdollar dvd's.

Hi Gang......

What would be considered the best bet on
Instructional DVD for Dobro?

I have some basic knowledge and I have bought
some lessons from Troy and Jimmmy Hefferman
but what I reall ...

It may be appearance....

However with owning a Dobro and another Lap Steel
that have more or less straight string spacing,
going to a Lap steel with that much of a taper
was more than a bit awkw ...

Howdy...

Now I am not a complete idiot.
(But I'll do until one comes along)

I bought a Gretsch 5700 Lap Steel.

The Bridge has what I would consider
"normal" string spacing of apro ...

OK I Know I know I know....

It has been discussed a lot

Is there a decent Dobro Capo for my Gold Tone Paul Beard Dobro that doesn't cost $85.00?

Thanks

Guys....

We all know they are unique.

And they have a different style of playing.

And I do intend to learn both of them.

My original question was...

Did anyone find it was easier to le ...

See I want to learn both instruments.

My Trio plays both acoustic music
and some stuff like Dwight Yoakum
and Marty Stewart.

So I like the Dobro for some stuff
and I like the Steel for other ...

I have been told that tuning a Dobro to C6 doesnt drive the cone enough. I do know that many do tune theirs to A6th.

Ok here is a totally foolish question.

(like that has ever stopped me before)

A while back I started learning C6 Lap Steel

Then I got a Dobro and started to learn that.(standard G Tuning)

...

I find my self at the local Guitar Center.

I remembered that I needed some more
basic Dunlop .020 metal finger picks.

Nothing unusual or fancy.

I ask the young guy behind the counter where ...

Hi

After a month of waiting I got my
PBS Gold Tone Square Neck Dobro today.

What a wonderful instrument!

I have been learning on a basic Morgan Monroe
this new Dobro almost makes me sound g ...

Howdy

I sold one of my electric guitars and so I ordered a

Paul Beard/Gold Tone Square Neck Resonator Guitar

from Jimmy Heffernan.

I'll explain to my Sweetie that since I sold a guitar
...

Howdy...

I will be buying a Beard/Gold Tone Square Neck Guitar soon.

I already have a pretty decent hard case from my cheapy Dobro.

I have looked all over the internet and can't find the dim ...

Thanks for the info.

I did not want to go with the Ebay guitar.

I am not wild about buying an instrument
with a blemish/crack on the neck.

And besides...
I want to put the first divot/crack ...

Thanks Guys

I'll probably bite the bullet and buy new.

As you mentioned there are not a
lot of Square Neck ones out there.

If you look at my original message I stated
that I meant that "Safe" was an establishment that
set up and checked out the mdse before it was shipped.

I was seeking to buy a used instrum ...

It's not that I was asking
specifically where to buy a
Gold Tone...

I was asking for "Safe"
establishments to buy from!

Hi Gang...

I am amazed.

Almost 200 views and I guess
everyone has only bought from
Elderly and Janet Davis!

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Topic: Mellow Strings for C 6th Lap Steel
Russell Baker Replies: 7 Views: 2848	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 16 Jul 2019 4:36 pm Subject: Mellow Strings for C 6th Lap Steel
Russell Baker Replies: 7 Views: 2848	Howdy Recently I changed out the pickup and electronics and nut on my Gretsch Electromatic Lap Steel. I bought some GHS Custom Shop 15-36 strings. I'm not real happy with the sound. The C ...
Topic: I need more tension! (in my strings)
Russell Baker Replies: 18 Views: 3020	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 16 May 2018 9:55 am Subject: I need more tension! (in my strings)
Russell Baker Replies: 18 Views: 3020	I am definately playing with a much lighter touch on the Lap Steel than the Dobro. I had a Lap Steel with a longer scale neck that I got rid of and I guess I just need to get used to the feel of th ...
Topic: I need more tension! (in my strings)
Russell Baker Replies: 18 Views: 3020	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 15 May 2018 7:38 pm Subject: I need more tension! (in my strings)
Russell Baker Replies: 18 Views: 3020	I have this tuned the same as my Dobro I have played "regular" guitar for 40 years but I don't want to confuse my self right at this point by having my Dobro and Laps Steel with differ ...
Topic: I need more tension! (in my strings)
Russell Baker Replies: 18 Views: 3020	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 15 May 2018 7:06 pm Subject: I need more tension! (in my strings)
Russell Baker Replies: 18 Views: 3020	I can't make sense of the chart. I have a Lap Steel with a 22 1/2 neck. It is tuned to an open GBDGBD Right now the low G is a 59 Gauge string and the high D is an 18 Gauge string. I can' ...
Topic: I need more tension! (in my strings)
Russell Baker Replies: 18 Views: 3020	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 15 May 2018 4:15 pm Subject: I need more tension! (in my strings)
Russell Baker Replies: 18 Views: 3020	Gotcha... Sorta figured that was the case. However.... How much larger? For example my largest string now is a 59 and my smallest is an 18. Is going up just one more step say to a 20 a ...
Topic: I need more tension! (in my strings)
Russell Baker Replies: 18 Views: 3020	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 15 May 2018 2:14 pm Subject: I need more tension! (in my strings)
Russell Baker Replies: 18 Views: 3020	Hi Gang,,, I have a Gretsch 5700 Lap Steel with a 22 1/2 neck. I have it tuned for Open G Tuning using John Pearse JP 3000 strings 18-59. The shorter scale give a bit of slackness in the str ...
Topic: Best Dobro Instructional DVD's
Russell Baker Replies: 10 Views: 4225	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 9 May 2018 5:17 pm Subject: Best Dobro Instructional DVD's
Russell Baker Replies: 10 Views: 4225	I have bought a number of Troy Lessons and I just bought some more. I'm going to go with them for the near future.
Topic: Best Dobro Instructional DVD's
Russell Baker Replies: 10 Views: 4225	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 4 May 2018 8:23 pm Subject: Best Dobro Instructional DVD's
Russell Baker Replies: 10 Views: 4225	I have heard some good things about all of them Particularly the Phillips and the Cashdollar dvd's.
Topic: Best Dobro Instructional DVD's
Russell Baker Replies: 10 Views: 4225	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 4 May 2018 4:21 pm Subject: Best Dobro Instructional DVD's
Russell Baker Replies: 10 Views: 4225	Hi Gang...... What would be considered the best bet on Instructional DVD for Dobro? I have some basic knowledge and I have bought some lessons from Troy and Jimmmy Hefferman but what I reall ...
Topic: Nut on Gretsch 5700
Russell Baker Replies: 5 Views: 2542	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 28 Apr 2018 6:57 am Subject: Nut on Gretsch 5700
Russell Baker Replies: 5 Views: 2542	It may be appearance.... However with owning a Dobro and another Lap Steel that have more or less straight string spacing, going to a Lap steel with that much of a taper was more than a bit awkw ...
Topic: Nut on Gretsch 5700
Russell Baker Replies: 5 Views: 2542	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 27 Apr 2018 6:47 pm Subject: Nut on Gretsch 5700
Russell Baker Replies: 5 Views: 2542	Howdy... Now I am not a complete idiot. (But I'll do until one comes along) I bought a Gretsch 5700 Lap Steel. The Bridge has what I would consider "normal" string spacing of apro ...
Topic: Decent Dobro Capo that doesn't cost $85.00
Russell Baker Replies: 30 Views: 13643	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 11 May 2017 3:01 pm Subject: Decent Dobro Capo that doesn't cost $85.00
Russell Baker Replies: 30 Views: 13643	OK I Know I know I know.... It has been discussed a lot Is there a decent Dobro Capo for my Gold Tone Paul Beard Dobro that doesn't cost $85.00? Thanks
Topic: Learning Lap Steel vs Dobro
Russell Baker Replies: 73 Views: 25994	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 27 Feb 2016 9:33 pm Subject: Learning Lap Steel vs Dobro
Russell Baker Replies: 73 Views: 25994	Guys.... We all know they are unique. And they have a different style of playing. And I do intend to learn both of them. My original question was... Did anyone find it was easier to le ...
Topic: Learning Lap Steel vs Dobro
Russell Baker Replies: 73 Views: 25994	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 27 Feb 2016 8:24 pm Subject: Learning Lap Steel vs Dobro
Russell Baker Replies: 73 Views: 25994	See I want to learn both instruments. My Trio plays both acoustic music and some stuff like Dwight Yoakum and Marty Stewart. So I like the Dobro for some stuff and I like the Steel for other ...
Topic: Learning Lap Steel vs Dobro
Russell Baker Replies: 73 Views: 25994	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 27 Feb 2016 12:11 pm Subject: Learning Lap Steel vs Dobro
Russell Baker Replies: 73 Views: 25994	I have been told that tuning a Dobro to C6 doesnt drive the cone enough. I do know that many do tune theirs to A6th.
Topic: Learning Lap Steel vs Dobro
Russell Baker Replies: 73 Views: 25994	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 27 Feb 2016 11:20 am Subject: Learning Lap Steel vs Dobro
Russell Baker Replies: 73 Views: 25994	Ok here is a totally foolish question. (like that has ever stopped me before) A while back I started learning C6 Lap Steel Then I got a Dobro and started to learn that.(standard G Tuning) ...
Topic: Finger Picks at GC
Russell Baker Replies: 4 Views: 1614	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 5 Feb 2016 12:34 pm Subject: Finger Picks at GC
Russell Baker Replies: 4 Views: 1614	I find my self at the local Guitar Center. I remembered that I needed some more basic Dunlop .020 metal finger picks. Nothing unusual or fancy. I ask the young guy behind the counter where ...
Topic: Got My New PBS Gold Tone
Russell Baker Replies: 1 Views: 1120	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 19 Jun 2015 4:55 pm Subject: Got My New PBS Gold Tone
Russell Baker Replies: 1 Views: 1120	Hi After a month of waiting I got my PBS Gold Tone Square Neck Dobro today. What a wonderful instrument! I have been learning on a basic Morgan Monroe this new Dobro almost makes me sound g ...
Topic: New Toy on the way!
Russell Baker Replies: 4 Views: 1873	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 19 May 2015 5:48 pm Subject: New Toy on the way!
Russell Baker Replies: 4 Views: 1873	Howdy I sold one of my electric guitars and so I ordered a Paul Beard/Gold Tone Square Neck Resonator Guitar from Jimmy Heffernan. I'll explain to my Sweetie that since I sold a guitar ...
Topic: GoldTone/Beard Dimensions
Russell Baker Replies: 1 Views: 959	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 16 May 2015 4:55 pm Subject: GoldTone/Beard Dimensions
Russell Baker Replies: 1 Views: 959	Howdy... I will be buying a Beard/Gold Tone Square Neck Guitar soon. I already have a pretty decent hard case from my cheapy Dobro. I have looked all over the internet and can't find the dim ...
Topic: Where is a "Safe" place to buy used Beard/GoldTone
Russell Baker Replies: 21 Views: 8747	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 13 May 2015 12:03 pm Subject: Where is a "Safe" place to buy used Beard/GoldTone
Russell Baker Replies: 21 Views: 8747	Thanks for the info. I did not want to go with the Ebay guitar. I am not wild about buying an instrument with a blemish/crack on the neck. And besides... I want to put the first divot/crack ...
Topic: Where is a "Safe" place to buy used Beard/GoldTone
Russell Baker Replies: 21 Views: 8747	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 13 May 2015 8:00 am Subject: Where is a "Safe" place to buy used Beard/GoldTone
Russell Baker Replies: 21 Views: 8747	Thanks Guys I'll probably bite the bullet and buy new. As you mentioned there are not a lot of Square Neck ones out there.
Topic: Where is a "Safe" place to buy used Beard/GoldTone
Russell Baker Replies: 21 Views: 8747	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 12 May 2015 8:39 pm Subject: Where is a "Safe" place to buy used Beard/GoldTone
Russell Baker Replies: 21 Views: 8747	If you look at my original message I stated that I meant that "Safe" was an establishment that set up and checked out the mdse before it was shipped. I was seeking to buy a used instrum ...
Topic: Where is a "Safe" place to buy used Beard/GoldTone
Russell Baker Replies: 21 Views: 8747	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 12 May 2015 6:49 pm Subject: Where is a "Safe" place to buy used Beard/GoldTone
Russell Baker Replies: 21 Views: 8747	It's not that I was asking specifically where to buy a Gold Tone... I was asking for "Safe" establishments to buy from!
Topic: Where is a "Safe" place to buy used Beard/GoldTone
Russell Baker Replies: 21 Views: 8747	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 12 May 2015 6:23 pm Subject: Where is a "Safe" place to buy used Beard/GoldTone
Russell Baker Replies: 21 Views: 8747	Hi Gang... I am amazed. Almost 200 views and I guess everyone has only bought from Elderly and Janet Davis!