Wtd pedal steel guitar

[jammysteel]

Hi good afternoon how are you

I am new to the site and looking at getting into pedal steel guitar. I looking at purchasing my first pedal steel and have no idea where to start. I have seen a few listing on eBay and Facebook marketplace but I have advised here is the place.

Open to lots of advice coming from a traditional 6 string player background

Funds - I do have a budget in mind but open for any stove tips etc

Looking forward to hearing your thoughts

Many thanks
James

[JayVeeGee]

Hi James,

I'm not making any recommendations here but you might like to have a look at the link below.
I know nothing of these guitars except from the photos in the ad.
It's very much a student guitar with 8 strings.
It has 3 floor pedals but the ad doesn't mention any knee levers.
It's a Guyatone, very much in the style of a Sho-Bud Maverick (but with fewer strings).
He's asking £650 but I can't say if it's worth that???

The link: https://www.gumtree.com/p/guitar-instru ... 510360619-

The general advice is "Buy the best pedal steel you can afford" but you're the one who knows your budget.

[JohnDavisStringsHere]

The general advice is deadly accurate, don't buy what will d.estroy your enthusiasm

[Jif]

Hi James, I came over from the 6 string guitar about 14 years ago, John's is good advice. I started with a student steel 10 string, 3 pedals & 2 knee levers. In all honesty, I wish I had gone for something a bit more Pro at the start. It really makes a difference. I would suggest at least a 10 string, with minimum 3 pedals 4, preferably 5 knee levers. You may not use them all to begin with but as time goes on you will learn how useful they are. I currently play a 12 string ext E9 tuning, with 5 pedals and 5 knees, however I worked up to that over the years, but I use them all now.

I would advise you to not jump at the first thing that comes along, it's a big investment.

[Ted Nesbitt]

Hi Jimmy, send me a email and I will let you know what I have in stock. [email protected]
Ted Nesbitt.