String Separation

Alan Brookes · From: Brummy living in Southern California

The string separation on pedal steels is usually closer than on non-pedal. Both seem to be closer than Dobros or Weissenborns.

Am I the only one who finds the spacing too narrow, or is it just my big fingers ?

Roger Shackelton · From: MINNESOTA (deceased)

Pedal steel guitars do have a close string spacing. Most non-pedal guitars usually have a string spacing of 3/8 of an inch at the bridge and a bit closer at the nut.

Brad Bechtel · From: San Francisco, CA

It's an adjustment thing, not something I worry too much about. If a pedal steel had the same string spacing as a Dobro® you'd need a foot long steel bar to play it!

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Alan Brookes · From: Brummy living in Southern California

I see your point, Brad.

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