The British Steelies Society

I'm on the hunt for a small, lightweight steel that comes in a natty little case. Something like a GFI S10 student model. I'm excited (and nervous) to be flying out a few times this year, and I'm not strong enough to lug a lot of weight around airports (and want to avoid extra package charges). Not looking for anything too fancy, as this would be a back up to my current PSG, and really for travelling purposes only.

Looking for E9 emmons, 3x4 preferably, but 3x2 is okay.

Thanks,
Emma

Hi John,

Thanks for the information on the steels. I definitely am chasing a rainbow, but in its case my Shobud is over weight for luggage and in some scenarios it'll be cheaper for me to buy a 2nd seat for the PSG instead of checking it, and having dragged a PSG up and downs the steps to the plane last year, shaving off even a few lbs feels worth it. Even if it comes at the cost of not sounding as good. Either way, travelling with a slightly lighter, less valuable set up will probably make things easier for me. If custom cases seemed to be more of a thing over here, maybe trying to shave of lbs with a smaller, lighter case would be the thing.

Non-adjustable legs is a bit of an issue as Im 5'5", currently I have my front legs at 60cm and back 65cm (body to floor) - which is as short as I can get them, and I still have to wear heeled boots to play comfortably. Looks like the Ernie Ball (never seen of those before!) looks like it's non-adjustable too? That thing must be pretty light? Although maybe not in that case