Beginner Question re: scale and string spacing

Peter Goeden · From: Aspen Hill, Maryland, USA

I'm still getting used to the pedal steel and am concerned that playing a lap steel with a wider string spacing (.384 vs. .344) and narrower fret scale (22 1/2" vs. 24 1/4") will throw me off. Your opinion please.

[This message was edited by Peter Goeden on 16 June 2005 at 07:51 AM.]

[This message was edited by Peter Goeden on 16 June 2005 at 07:52 AM.]

Donny Hinson · From: Glen Burnie, Md. U.S.A.

Nope. It only takes getting used to it! So many players play pedals and dobro, too, that it's (string spacing) become almost a "non-issue".

Ray Minich · From: Bradford, Pa. Frozen Tundra

A short time on the strings and your brain will compensate and you'll be playin' it with your eyes closed.

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