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Topic: Lots of fresh faces in the Steel Without Pedals section |
Mike Neer
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NJ
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Posted 28 Feb 2012 5:13 pm |
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And that's a good thing. It makes me happy, that's all.  Let the indoctrination begin.... 
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Bob Tuttle
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Republic, MO 65738
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Posted 28 Feb 2012 8:08 pm
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| I started out on non-pedal steel guitar in 1950. I played a Fender T-8 Custom all through the 50s and when I came home from the Army in 1961 I traded the T-8 for a Fender 400 and started playing pedals. The last few years I have been playing my lap steels more and more and I'm really enjoying it. I've even played a few gigs with the 8 string lap steel. It's hard to explain the difference in the way I feel while playing non-pedal versus pedal steel. I seem to have more freedom to express myself through the music instead of worrying about the mechanics of the instrument. Does that make any sense? |
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John Wilson
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Ventura, California, USA
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Posted 28 Feb 2012 8:18 pm I might as well join in...........
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I've been playing my Melobar (CC model) 8 string more lately, and my BMI S-10 PSG a lot less. It's funny, but the added hassle of packin' up the bigger steel just adds up after a while.
Mike, I've been checking out your instructional stuff and I like it a lot! I've even picked (and modified) an E13 tuning that you suggested a while back.
I'm using (low to high) E-B-E-F#-G#-B-C#-E. Mostly rock steel, but I drop the 6th (E) string to D sometimes.
Having a lot of fun and learning every day!
Regards,
John
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Barry Beattie
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Queensland, Australia
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Posted 28 Feb 2012 9:00 pm
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the monthly steel guitar club I joined in my city is made up of a great bunch of people. No ego's, no BS, lots of senior talented players willing to help us noobs.
I've even convinced the lead guitarist from the band I often work with (as a sound engineer) to come along and bring his Fender Dual-6. All through word of mouth and a positive attitude. |
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Wayne D. Clark
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Montello Wisconsin, USA
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Posted 29 Feb 2012 4:28 pm
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Yes it does Bob, make sence. I started on a Sears no name guitar in 1945. 1946 a New Yorker Electric Lap steel, 1953 D8 Fender, 1975 1st PSG, 2012 Back to a Melbert 8 Counsol, and happy as a Kid. You are right Bob, I can relax at the fret board of a Lap Steel and I can also carry it!
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