How would a beginner start playing pedal steel?

[bmorris]

Hi, I'm a guitarist of 10 years, and have been writing my own instrumental music for a few years now aswell. Recently, I wrote some songs which sounded like a pedal steel would add a beautiful new dimension to them, and so decided to try and find one, but realised that they're not exactly easy to find. I would just order one but I'm always wary of buying anything without first getting a chance to check it out first. If anyone has any tips for starting, or any advice at all relating to this query, I'd be very grateful for any and all help. I'm based in Reading at the moment, but haven't found any shops here.

Cheers,
Ben

[slimbo]

Hi Ben, you could not have come to a better place to find out about the steel guitar, unfortunatly, it's not that easy to just buy one and start playing it, it takes a weeny bit longer to get it together.
I live in Reading and have been playing for a while so I may be able to help, go have a look at this.



and if you are of the same mind to have a go, send me a mail, [email protected] and we can arrange a meet and go from there,regards,Slim.

[Uncle Roy]

Ben, you couldn't do any better, right on you door step and our Slim is a top man believe me.

[Dave Nutt]

Thats a good offer Ben, one of UKs steel playing legends, you would get great advice (just dont let him tell you any jokes ) sorry slim,couldnt help that.
Dave.

[Malcolm]

Ben, what Roy and Dave said, also you have Gerry Hogan down in Newbury selling all things steel.Good luck.

[derek evans 15]

Hi Ben i learned from scratch ,and i started with a tutorial i bought on the internet by Bruce Bouton . It really starts from the beginning ,and he shows you everything you need to know to start playing .Maybe the Steelies will agree with me on this. it,s on Homespun video,s . If you need help theres lots of steelies out there will share with you i,m sure .Hope this helps. Regards Derek.