The British Steelies Society

Hi all , I'm Bill from London.I am mainly a producer singer songwriter and play guitar and keyboards.Ive always been interested in trying other instruments and bought a vintage Guyatone Lap steel Hg56 I no nothing about it other than it is Japanese and possibly 1950s.
I must admit I have found it very hard to get my head around playing it. I have give it a go but I think ill have to pass it on,I love the look and sound of them(when not being played by me) my arthritic thumb don't help... excuses excuses Any info on this guyatone will be much appreciated.Thanks

Welcome Bill,
There are guys on the site I am sure can help you.
It would be helpful if you could post a picture of the guitar.

Hi there, have a look at this site, it may give you some help,Slim. http://www.hsga.org/

Hey Bill, welcome aboard! I sympathise - I found the pedal steel much easier to pick up than the lap steel (I have a GeorgeBoards 8-string in C6) in spite of the pedals etc. My Dad always used the pen-name of "Bilco" in his writing career in the pigeon racing world (Bill Cowell), so it's good to see the name again - albeit in a different place.

Will C