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I also recommend Tony’s tuning but I disagree with balanced tension being the goal.
Those bass strings are way too heavy and would sound hollow and plinky, especially at higher positions.
70 gau ...

Teddy,

I don't have a recording sorry.

I put together a D7 string set for your 23.5" scale. When I gauge out a set of strings for a lap steel guitar, I keep the pull in pounds between ...

My post for doubling the low and high strings gives you (low to high) D D A D F# A D D.

If you want a minor, it is D D A D F# A D F. The high F is a half step lower than the F#.

Karlis

Thank ...

I’d try (low to hi):
DF#ADF#ADF#. It is a very vanilla major chord but a rich one and still useful. You want that “power chord”? Pinch 8,6,5.
String gauges something like 59,56,48,36,28w,20p,1 ...

Have you considered reentrant strings?

D or …….. D
A ………... A
F# ……… . F#
D ………... D
A ………… A
F# ….……. D
D ...

One thing to keep in mind, especially if you are going to extend down to some fairly large gauged strings, is to make sure you don't introduce buzz on the lower frets because one gauge string is signi ...

I have used D7 tuning:

(High to low)

D
A
F#
D
C
A
F#
D

This tuning is based on Santo Farina's E7 tuning - droped down a step.

What is the scale of your 8 string? it's 23.5 sir. It's ...

I'm a big fan of open D. I have it on all three of my instruments. The big power chord (D A D) on the bottom is great. My suggestion is to double up the low and the high D's. Leave the middle 6 string ...

You're exactly right! I'm still green/ignorant, so I appreciate the input very much!

Why not just use six-strings (remove strings seven and eight) and get used to the DADF#AD tuning…..and then if you feel the need, add whatever , a 6 or flat 7, or flat three, or…?

Mike Neer, ma ...

Why not contact him directly and get the info you want from the source?

auntrosiemusic@gmail.com

Thank you sir. Will do

https://youtu.be/KQt_XLVIYsI?si=qwiTuEGkC1FE4F8w

That's the sound/tonality I'm going after.

Suggestions on how to do that? I know theoretically I can do any chord etc with c6 or a6 or whate ...

I know he has a baritone, as well as normal lap steel(s). Thank y'all.

He was always so kind to me in my emails to him. thank you so much sir. RIP. <3

would love a chord chart, any resource really. im as rookie as they come. (although ive been playing guitar, bass , synths, vocals, sax) all my life.

i like this tuning chiefly because of the maj ...

Teddy, talk to Bob Allen at Melbert Guitars, he can do you a custom 8-string. Takes a while but worth the wait. If money's tight, ask about a blem or one where somebody cancelled their order.

It' ...

Teddy, talk to Bob Allen at Melbert Guitars, he can do you a custom 8-string. Takes a while but worth the wait. If money's tight, ask about a blem or one where somebody cancelled their order.

Tha ...

Well, second. Bought both a pedal and lap steel on this very forum ca. 2013? But a painful ETS from the military and subsequent divorce caused me to sell it. Lawyer fees, new house etc.

There a ...

Thank y'all so much!

So I've seen the "cylindrical" bars and the shubb-pearse thing that is squared at the top. What is each type used for/why?

I'm a guitarist, and I mainly play indie(wilco, jayhawks) classic country, and folk. My steel hero is probably Daniel Lanois.

I had a steel 10 years ago but a divorce right after leaving the mi ...

I play mostly what could be considered "post rock" (think Wilco, Tom waits, Jim O Rourke, Daniel lanois, etc) and need a versatile tuning that doesn't have that swing/Hawaiian sound. I know ...

trying to do a compilation/tribute on spotify, but need input from you experts!

http://www.siraudiotools.com/sir2.php

http://www.samplicity.com/bricasti-m7-impulse-responses/

both free. mindblowingly good.

and suite steel. Ive looked everywhere, emmons website....as a young player, i really want to listen to these masterpieces, but have no idea where to get them.

http://www.oxfordamerican.org/articles/2014/jan/07/issue-83-dear-charlie/?src=longreads

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Topic: I want to replicate this open d tuning , but for 8 string.
Teddy Ray Bullard II Replies: 24 Views: 7709	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 25 Oct 2023 10:13 am Subject: I want to replicate this open d tuning , but for 8 string.
Teddy Ray Bullard II Replies: 24 Views: 7709	I also recommend Tony’s tuning but I disagree with balanced tension being the goal. Those bass strings are way too heavy and would sound hollow and plinky, especially at higher positions. 70 gau ...
Topic: I want to replicate this open d tuning , but for 8 string.
Teddy Ray Bullard II Replies: 24 Views: 7709	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 24 Oct 2023 1:48 pm Subject: I want to replicate this open d tuning , but for 8 string.
Teddy Ray Bullard II Replies: 24 Views: 7709	Teddy, I don't have a recording sorry. I put together a D7 string set for your 23.5" scale. When I gauge out a set of strings for a lap steel guitar, I keep the pull in pounds between ...
Topic: I want to replicate this open d tuning , but for 8 string.
Teddy Ray Bullard II Replies: 24 Views: 7709	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 24 Oct 2023 1:41 pm Subject: I want to replicate this open d tuning , but for 8 string.
Teddy Ray Bullard II Replies: 24 Views: 7709	My post for doubling the low and high strings gives you (low to high) D D A D F# A D D. If you want a minor, it is D D A D F# A D F. The high F is a half step lower than the F#. Karlis Thank ...
Topic: I want to replicate this open d tuning , but for 8 string.
Teddy Ray Bullard II Replies: 24 Views: 7709	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 24 Oct 2023 1:40 pm Subject: I want to replicate this open d tuning , but for 8 string.
Teddy Ray Bullard II Replies: 24 Views: 7709	I’d try (low to hi): DF#ADF#ADF#. It is a very vanilla major chord but a rich one and still useful. You want that “power chord”? Pinch 8,6,5. String gauges something like 59,56,48,36,28w,20p,1 ...
Topic: I want to replicate this open d tuning , but for 8 string.
Teddy Ray Bullard II Replies: 24 Views: 7709	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 24 Oct 2023 1:39 pm Subject: I want to replicate this open d tuning , but for 8 string.
Teddy Ray Bullard II Replies: 24 Views: 7709	Have you considered reentrant strings? D or …….. D A ………... A F# ……… . F# D ………... D A ………… A F# ….……. D D ...
Topic: I want to replicate this open d tuning , but for 8 string.
Teddy Ray Bullard II Replies: 24 Views: 7709	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 23 Oct 2023 8:59 pm Subject: I want to replicate this open d tuning , but for 8 string.
Teddy Ray Bullard II Replies: 24 Views: 7709	One thing to keep in mind, especially if you are going to extend down to some fairly large gauged strings, is to make sure you don't introduce buzz on the lower frets because one gauge string is signi ...
Topic: I want to replicate this open d tuning , but for 8 string.
Teddy Ray Bullard II Replies: 24 Views: 7709	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 23 Oct 2023 8:49 pm Subject: I want to replicate this open d tuning , but for 8 string.
Teddy Ray Bullard II Replies: 24 Views: 7709	I have used D7 tuning: (High to low) D A F# D C A F# D This tuning is based on Santo Farina's E7 tuning - droped down a step. What is the scale of your 8 string? it's 23.5 sir. It's ...
Topic: I want to replicate this open d tuning , but for 8 string.
Teddy Ray Bullard II Replies: 24 Views: 7709	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 23 Oct 2023 8:47 pm Subject: I want to replicate this open d tuning , but for 8 string.
Teddy Ray Bullard II Replies: 24 Views: 7709	I'm a big fan of open D. I have it on all three of my instruments. The big power chord (D A D) on the bottom is great. My suggestion is to double up the low and the high D's. Leave the middle 6 string ...
Topic: I want to replicate this open d tuning , but for 8 string.
Teddy Ray Bullard II Replies: 24 Views: 7709	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 23 Oct 2023 1:59 pm Subject: I want to replicate this open d tuning , but for 8 string.
Teddy Ray Bullard II Replies: 24 Views: 7709	You're exactly right! I'm still green/ignorant, so I appreciate the input very much!
Topic: I want to replicate this open d tuning , but for 8 string.
Teddy Ray Bullard II Replies: 24 Views: 7709	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 23 Oct 2023 1:17 pm Subject: I want to replicate this open d tuning , but for 8 string.
Teddy Ray Bullard II Replies: 24 Views: 7709	Why not just use six-strings (remove strings seven and eight) and get used to the DADF#AD tuning…..and then if you feel the need, add whatever , a 6 or flat 7, or flat three, or…? Mike Neer, ma ...
Topic: What tuning does Rocco Deluca use?
Teddy Ray Bullard II Replies: 2 Views: 1695	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 22 Oct 2023 9:54 pm Subject: What tuning does Rocco Deluca use?
Teddy Ray Bullard II Replies: 2 Views: 1695	Why not contact him directly and get the info you want from the source? auntrosiemusic@gmail.com Thank you sir. Will do
Topic: I want to replicate this open d tuning , but for 8 string.
Teddy Ray Bullard II Replies: 24 Views: 7709	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 22 Oct 2023 3:53 pm Subject: I want to replicate this open d tuning , but for 8 string.
Teddy Ray Bullard II Replies: 24 Views: 7709	https://youtu.be/KQt_XLVIYsI?si=qwiTuEGkC1FE4F8w That's the sound/tonality I'm going after. Suggestions on how to do that? I know theoretically I can do any chord etc with c6 or a6 or whate ...
Topic: What tuning does Rocco Deluca use?
Teddy Ray Bullard II Replies: 2 Views: 1695	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 7 Oct 2023 10:28 pm Subject: What tuning does Rocco Deluca use?
Teddy Ray Bullard II Replies: 2 Views: 1695	I know he has a baritone, as well as normal lap steel(s). Thank y'all.
Topic: The Steel Guitar Forum is not going away
Teddy Ray Bullard II Replies: 29 Views: 519014	Forum Section: Rest in Peace b0b (Bobby Lee) Posted: 20 Apr 2023 10:54 pm Subject: The Steel Guitar Forum is not going away
Teddy Ray Bullard II Replies: 29 Views: 519014	He was always so kind to me in my emails to him. thank you so much sir. RIP. <3
Topic: 8 String Lap Steel.book for Learning A6?? and tuning q.
Teddy Ray Bullard II Replies: 15 Views: 3782	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 20 Apr 2023 10:52 pm Subject: 8 String Lap Steel.book for Learning A6?? and tuning q.
Teddy Ray Bullard II Replies: 15 Views: 3782	would love a chord chart, any resource really. im as rookie as they come. (although ive been playing guitar, bass , synths, vocals, sax) all my life. i like this tuning chiefly because of the maj ...
Topic: Looking to buy my first lap steel
Teddy Ray Bullard II Replies: 4 Views: 858	Forum Section: Wanted To Buy Posted: 22 Aug 2022 2:49 pm Subject: Looking to buy my first lap steel
Teddy Ray Bullard II Replies: 4 Views: 858	Teddy, talk to Bob Allen at Melbert Guitars, he can do you a custom 8-string. Takes a while but worth the wait. If money's tight, ask about a blem or one where somebody cancelled their order. It' ...
Topic: Looking to buy my first lap steel
Teddy Ray Bullard II Replies: 4 Views: 858	Forum Section: Wanted To Buy Posted: 22 Aug 2022 2:41 pm Subject: Looking to buy my first lap steel
Teddy Ray Bullard II Replies: 4 Views: 858	Teddy, talk to Bob Allen at Melbert Guitars, he can do you a custom 8-string. Takes a while but worth the wait. If money's tight, ask about a blem or one where somebody cancelled their order. Tha ...
Topic: Looking to buy my first lap steel
Teddy Ray Bullard II Replies: 4 Views: 858	Forum Section: Wanted To Buy Posted: 21 Aug 2022 8:49 pm Subject: Looking to buy my first lap steel
Teddy Ray Bullard II Replies: 4 Views: 858	Well, second. Bought both a pedal and lap steel on this very forum ca. 2013? But a painful ETS from the military and subsequent divorce caused me to sell it. Lawyer fees, new house etc. There a ...
Topic: Advice needed. Favorite/best Book to learn lap steel?
Teddy Ray Bullard II Replies: 13 Views: 4121	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 21 Aug 2022 8:25 pm Subject: Advice needed. Favorite/best Book to learn lap steel?
Teddy Ray Bullard II Replies: 13 Views: 4121	Thank y'all so much! So I've seen the "cylindrical" bars and the shubb-pearse thing that is squared at the top. What is each type used for/why?
Topic: Advice needed. Favorite/best Book to learn lap steel?
Teddy Ray Bullard II Replies: 13 Views: 4121	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 21 Aug 2022 12:29 am Subject: Advice needed. Favorite/best Book to learn lap steel?
Teddy Ray Bullard II Replies: 13 Views: 4121	I'm a guitarist, and I mainly play indie(wilco, jayhawks) classic country, and folk. My steel hero is probably Daniel Lanois. I had a steel 10 years ago but a divorce right after leaving the mi ...
Topic: Non c+w /Hawaiian tuning for lap steel? (6 string)
Teddy Ray Bullard II Replies: 13 Views: 5974	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 4 May 2018 8:20 pm Subject: Non c+w /Hawaiian tuning for lap steel? (6 string)
Teddy Ray Bullard II Replies: 13 Views: 5974	I play mostly what could be considered "post rock" (think Wilco, Tom waits, Jim O Rourke, Daniel lanois, etc) and need a versatile tuning that doesn't have that swing/Hawaiian sound. I know ...
Topic: Favorite Tut Taylor Tracks?
Teddy Ray Bullard II Replies: 11 Views: 3977	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 9 Apr 2015 7:43 pm Subject: Favorite Tut Taylor Tracks?
Teddy Ray Bullard II Replies: 11 Views: 3977	trying to do a compilation/tribute on spotify, but need input from you experts!
Topic: Reverb Plug-ins
Teddy Ray Bullard II Replies: 16 Views: 10869	Forum Section: Recording Posted: 9 Apr 2015 7:42 pm Subject: Reverb Plug-ins
Teddy Ray Bullard II Replies: 16 Views: 10869	http://www.siraudiotools.com/sir2.php http://www.samplicity.com/bricasti-m7-impulse-responses/ both free. mindblowingly good.
Topic: need two OOP albums. anyone help?(the emmons live OOP)
Teddy Ray Bullard II Replies: 4 Views: 1124	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 30 Jan 2014 8:21 pm Subject: need two OOP albums. anyone help?(the emmons live OOP)
Teddy Ray Bullard II Replies: 4 Views: 1124	and suite steel. Ive looked everywhere, emmons website....as a young player, i really want to listen to these masterpieces, but have no idea where to get them.
Topic: Fantastic!!! Charlie Rich story
Teddy Ray Bullard II Replies: 1 Views: 1063	Forum Section: Music Posted: 20 Jan 2014 12:57 am Subject: Fantastic!!! Charlie Rich story
Teddy Ray Bullard II Replies: 1 Views: 1063	http://www.oxfordamerican.org/articles/2014/jan/07/issue-83-dear-charlie/?src=longreads