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Tom Campbell

 

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Houston, Texas, USA
Post  Posted 28 Sep 2024 2:47 pm    
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Anyone here in the "Steel Without Pedals" group transition from pedal steel to non-pedal because of age and/or health issues?

I'm considering doing so because of the mentioned issues.
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Bob Shilling


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Berkeley, CA, USA
Post  Posted 29 Sep 2024 10:42 am    
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Yes. But not completely. I'm 83 and have Parkinson's, which affects coordination, and causes tremors. I was never that good on PSG, but have always enjoyed noodling around with it. I still do.

Over the last year or so I have been focusing on C6 with a Rogue, and some open D on an acoustic guitar with a raised nut. I have trouble holding a bar and, after a lot of experimenting, have found two bars that work well, depending on what I am trying to do. the Shubb SP2 and a 7/8", Clinesmith, polymer bar.

I'm primarily playing the C6 Rogue, and have been going through much of the instructional material, of which a lot is available. I also enjoy playing tabs which several forum members have published.
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D Schubert

 

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Columbia, MO, USA
Post  Posted 29 Sep 2024 2:12 pm    
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In one word: weight!
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