First post

[Mcneilwaeasteel]

Hello again to anyone that knows me, after a long period of bad health I have returned to steel playing.

This time I intend to learn how to play correctly, instead of "lugging it" Eric Morcome style, right notes but not necessarily in the right place!

I am limited to non pedal only, although that can be a blessing in disguise, and during the summer months I built another steel to help me play easier.
It is a seven string 24 1/2" scale plank, built from a scrap piece of 4" X 2" mahogany 33 1/2" in length, the main thing is it sounds good, especially when my hearing aids are still in the box!

If you have read this my first post has been a success.
Regards to all
Robert Mac Neilage

[Danny Mitchell]

Hello and welcome, Robert.
I'm happy to report that your first post was indeed a success, and I doff my cap to your steel building skills.

If, by any chance, you're within striking distance of Gartcosh? Come on down to one of the meets an' gie's a wee tune on your 7 stringer One of the regular attendees (and lapsteel guru) ,Dougie, is well worth hearing. You'd love it....guaranteed

[Mcneilwaeasteel]

Hi Danny
living in Glasgow, Gartcosh should not be a problem depending how deep the snow is of course, will get details from you nearer the time, does anyone play in C6th on lap steel?
Regards
Robert

[Danny Mitchell]

Hi Robert,
The next meet is Jan 24th. The only C6 player is Bob Adams one of the Gartcosh Gurus. I think Dougie uses a G or D tuning on his lappy. It's a great night, inspirational in fact.
I've got a pedal on my steel that gives me a C6, 7string setup
, but so far it's just confused me
All the best when it comes