New member in Berkshire, UK

[sardar]

Hello All,

I'm a lap steel player looking to start playing pedal steel. I've been fascinated with pedal steel ever since hearing BJ Cole playing with R.E.M. on Later with Jools Holland.

The mechanical complexity of the instrument has been a bit of a barrier to buying one - how do I fix it if something goes wrong - so any recommendations for reading materials on how they work mechanically would be gratefully received.

I love the lower range you get with a 12 string pedal steel so hopefully a U12 is in my future!

[JohnDavisStringsHere]

Hi Sarder, welcome to the forum, where are you located? I dont have a 12 string but i do have several different makes here and if Cambs. Not too far to come you are welcome to come and have a play on them and learn a bit about it.

[sardar]

Hi John, Thanks for the welcome and the offer. I'm based near Reading so only a couple of hours away from you.

[JohnDavisStringsHere]

well you have got Slim Pickins in Reading he is a helpful guy......but come on up if you can stand the journey its about 90 miles.....