ZUHM not ZOOM He’s absolutely right about the Carter starter guitars - if you can find one - 3 + 4
@buckfaststradler4629Ай бұрын
Are there any left-handed pedal steels available?
@GianniSimeone-zy6bhАй бұрын
Ciao possibile in Italiano 😊!
@vitamindminormusicalwander66302 ай бұрын
Are you in the Marcus king band ?!? Or were you during that exercept from Red Rocks …? (2:42 mark)
@wbaker60372 ай бұрын
I do not like your tone. Maybe too much reverb? But maybe you like it.
@comefindme13gaming322 ай бұрын
It’s a shame not even Guitar Center sells Pedal Steels.
@logannday3 ай бұрын
Hey, love your playing on white painted trees, would love a lesson on that solo
@TheMoodyLoners3 ай бұрын
Great introduction to the basics. Regarding the "other things you'll need" category, one crucial item not mentioned is a volume pedal, and it's a must-have for PSG (preferably an optical type).
@benlozoff3 ай бұрын
Man, I can't wait to come back to this video once I have my pedal steel. Thank you! I'm looking for guidance on whether I should get a single neck or if I'll regret not just going for the double right away. Thoughts?
@MikeHenrick13 ай бұрын
Buy a pedal steel? Then talking about lap, is like having a title say buying a car then talking about a pushbike. Or a guitar and then ukulele, or gun and peashooter. Why.
@licksandtricks68093 ай бұрын
It’s a lot easier to come up with $100 then it is to come up with $1100 (which is shockingly what Carter starters are going for these days- actually a friend of mine texted me recently to ask if $1900 was a good deal for a Carter starter⁉️). In my honest opinion and from my actual lived experience, considering a lap steel purchase as a way in the door is a highly relevant topic to consider as part of the process. It’s true, there is big sonic difference between lap and pedal steel guitars, but there are also some quite significant similarities. As with anything, it is helpful to consider a variety of entry points.
@MikeHenrick13 ай бұрын
@@licksandtricks6809 that’s a fair point and obviously true there are similarities, the title is slightly misleading, maybe, but I know a lot of people that played lap then tried to play pedal steel and could grasp it, because they’d learnt On something with a fixed tuning, and pedal having so many changes confused them, not having a decent knowledge of theory etc, in fact two I knew gave up pedal and went back to lap steel and at times sounded incredibly good with no pedals, I had a S12 Bennet, and now am using my Dads Emmons D10 and fender 1000, but to be honest I’m a keyboard player really, and dabble with guitar and pedal, I’d always say go as expensive as you can afford, and throw yourself in the deep end because if it’s not for you, you find out a lot sooner and save a lot of wasted time, and probably be able to sell what you purchased for near the same money, and if you’re one of the lucky few that can play well, and sound in tune well you saved a lot of money in the long run, either way it’s all good, personally I only ever really rated Buddy Emmons and those that can emulate him, as I’m not a country fan, so much volume pedal and whining is a little irritating after a while a few good ones sound ok, but very few, to me. But then who am I lol. Can’t play a tenth as good. Yet lol
@MikeHenrick13 ай бұрын
@@licksandtricks6809 and anyway you spending the time to create this video and put together the info is good for everyone. Good 👍 job
@mc2mc2773 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@BassTheUniverseMan4 ай бұрын
I have an old Fender student model; 3 pedals, 1 knee lever. Where is the best place to trade that in for a 3/4 model?
@amauridamascenodealmeida11944 ай бұрын
Hello, my name is Amauri, I live in Brazil. I really want to learn to play steel guitar
@jpdunn764 ай бұрын
best version I've heard!!! very good!!
@Docsjeff5 ай бұрын
What amp & rig are you running?Tone is KILLER.
@Docsjeff5 ай бұрын
3 frets above the F# with A& F lever.I rmbr seeing that somewhere.
@Docsjeff5 ай бұрын
I see,.Pickblock strings 3&4 and let that 6 string ring.
@Docsjeff5 ай бұрын
Hey.Ive always wanted to learn this lick.Thank you very much for explaining and showing it.
@bobvog71236 ай бұрын
I love your music room. Very cozy.
@ronbarry85426 ай бұрын
I've been a lifelong guitarist, made it my attempted career and "career-adjacent" focus for a few decades. i've always been fascinated by lap steel and pedal steel (played plenty of slide), but the pedal steel is my new journey. i love this vid! excited to jump in and learn. i know a lot of amazing musicians and the best ones have always been curious and embrace the stretch. thanks for your protips!
@user-es3nc6ni8t8 ай бұрын
What about the old fender 400 from the 60s
@derbyd108 ай бұрын
Hamilton, very cool Lloyd transition lick right as you go into the 2 chord at :04” It’s his style that makes the difference
@steelecooper41409 ай бұрын
Hello Al, great playing my friend, I have messed around with this song for a few years. As you mentioned the chords are G, Am and C. Question: I see you playing the Am chord on the 5th fret. What pedals etc. do you use on for the Am on the 5th. fret? Thanks
@derbyd108 ай бұрын
If you have a pedal or knee lever that lowers the 3rd interval a half step you can make an Am at the 5th fret. I think he was only demoing the A chord )the 2 interval, in the progression.
@ronfarmhand51799 ай бұрын
Started out playing 6 string slide open G Next picked up an fender stringmaster 8 string double neck one C6 the other E7 Next ordered a Jackson slide king pedal 8 string set up for E7 no knees 4 pedals I like them all , play blues and fell in love with sacred steel. I don’t think you are wasting your time starting on a lap. It’s not a big expense to try out lap and jump into pedal when you’re ready . I’m trying to play country but it sounds a little bluesy ha ha !
@GordiansKnotHere11 ай бұрын
Hey Hamilton- I found this really helpful and you answered some questions I had. I've been playing guitar (Classical, Flamenco, Blues, Jazz etc...) for decades. Pedal Steel- Lap Steel has always deeply fascinated me. I was thinking of getting a Recording King so you answered my question there. Do you have any suggestions on a good 8 string Lap to start with? I'm not looking to play in any one Genre or style. Thanks again for your time, I found this one of the more direct and thoughtful videos out there.
@bdixon111 ай бұрын
Hi man, I just got a GFI student model 3x4 from reverb that I got a good deal on and am super excited. Been looking for forever and inventory was so low, and student models were just way overpriced online. Anyways, this video was super helpful. Thank you! Also curious if you have any reccomendations for good inexpensive, beginner amps, volume pedal, wiring etc. Thanks for any recs!
@michaelhartz993611 ай бұрын
The correct pronunciation is Zum like “gum.” I’ve been playing for over 40 years and I think the Carter starter would be a great beginning guitar. Also, you have to decide if you want a Jimmy day set up or an Emmons set up. The day set up is like a backwards emmons set up as far as the pedals go. The emmons set up is definitely the most common. A single 10 Mullen PRP or royal precision would also be an excellent lifetime guitar and you can find them for around $2500-$2800. The great thing about learning Steel Guitar I found when I was just starting is that it is such an addictive instrument that even when you get frustrated, you always come back to it. I would say the first year is probably the most difficult for learning, and it starts to get a little easier after that. Learning to correctly tune the instrument can also be challenging but I believe investing in something like a Peterson Strobostomp HD tuner pedal with a sweetener specifically for Steel Guitar makes tuning so much easier.
@kevin_s_rivera11 ай бұрын
This is so helpful. Thank you!
@logannday Жыл бұрын
Need more content from you. Playing and instructional value are excellent
@vidyadharjoshi5714 Жыл бұрын
I made it myself.
@andrewschmidt3974 Жыл бұрын
Very helpful, but I think it would help a beginner greatly to mention the key at the beginning. Took me watching a couple of times to grasp that we were in C# :)
@Mark_Bayer Жыл бұрын
Is the carter starter junk or good? One for sale locally for $700
@licksandtricks6809 Жыл бұрын
It’s a good instrument for getting into pedal steel. Most players tend to outgrow them in about a year or so but they are easy to resell. I bought one in 2014 for $700 and sold it to a friend for $700 and he still plays it. These days they are going for around $1000 or more. If it’s playable and in good enough shape mechanically I’d recommend buying it.
@licksandtricks6809 Жыл бұрын
They do feel kinda cheap once you get used to playing a more professional instrument but for getting started they’re great.
@Mark_Bayer Жыл бұрын
@@licksandtricks6809 I’ll be putting it in my recording studio, do you think it would be worth it for that?
Thank you for the information. It will make a good start for my purchase.
@skellez83 Жыл бұрын
Man too bad you stopped making videos…these were gold!
@GibsonF4F5 Жыл бұрын
Great! Thanks!
@rogertyler3237 Жыл бұрын
I Used To Play My Dad's Old Blackstone Sunburst Electric Guitar Like A Lapsteel. But I Always Wanted To Play A Pedal Steel. I Was Always Told That If Anyone Couldnt Aford A Pedal Steel Is To Try Building One You'r Self.
@nitroxylictv Жыл бұрын
I hate how expensive pedal steel is. I'm 19, have been playing guitar since I was around 12/13 and I have plenty of guitars now but the cheapest pedal steel I ever found was $1,999 and it wasn't even a high quality one. Very hard to get into pedal steel. Its almost elitist. Dont really want a lap steel because you cant bend and its awkward to use a volume pedal with one so if anybody knows of a pedal steel that doesnt cost more than $800...
@ansipage Жыл бұрын
Thanks! I’m looking to get something going in Nashville. Any current leads on a good used student/pro model?
@lyonsson6480 Жыл бұрын
Having just bought my first, I think prices have come up quite a bit since this video was made.
@nitroxylictv Жыл бұрын
they always go up, pedal steel is like elitist or something they only want rich cowboys buying them and the fact that they are so expensive and hard to find makes good pedal steel players harder to find. lap steels arent really worth your time if that is what you bought. its just a guitar you can only play with a slide.
@edwardkujawa Жыл бұрын
Doug told me he had to increase price of The Stage One 1000.00 to about 1100 or 1200 in 91 or about there i bought a new BMI for you ready 600.00 3x5not 4 knee levers but 5 5th one a vertical one straight up with the knee not side to side
@glennjones6100 Жыл бұрын
I want a pedal steel so bad
@patlane9365 Жыл бұрын
Don't forget that Jackson has its Maverick line. Which are very well built and affordable.
@jamestaylor7375 Жыл бұрын
Well done and certainly a very good example of a nice lick; thank you!
@mattsafranek1174 Жыл бұрын
I'm bummed I showed up late to your videos. I'm picking up the steel again after 4 years and this is super helpful. I'm a big fan of the videos so far and hope you end up doing some more
@ralphanderson5621 Жыл бұрын
I’ve got a 30’s national lap steel that I need to learn how to play.
@mrpoolplayer6379 Жыл бұрын
Trying to get into Steel Guitar , the cheap way, is the wrong way to accomplish any thing. If you buy cheap stuff, the tone will tell all & the inability to make it sound great, stacks up . If you buy your stuff right , you won't loose a lot of your investment, but tryouts aren't free.
@mrpoolplayer63793 ай бұрын
I have a Super Sierra Prototype. its an S10, with an attachable Pad. it has 4 pedals & 5 knee Levers, with pull out P
@daleramsey6000 Жыл бұрын
Is bmi single 10 3floor pedal 4 knee leavers any good ?
@zenn3339 Жыл бұрын
I am thinking of the possibilities for this instrument in playing ambient music. I think that it would sound great.
@superorangeish4 ай бұрын
It does.. The possibilities are endless
@danspoonhour3622 Жыл бұрын
The steel guitar has come a long way; from a 6 string, pearl laminated, lap guitar with a plastic bar hanging in a pawn shop window to a dazzeling, beautifully designed awsome instrument we see today. Yes, it's complex and difficult to learn; but if you're determined enough to start from the begining and do it right you'll be glad you did; the reward is the tone, sound, you've been searching for and the enjoyment of playing for years to come. With today's tuning set up (E9th-C6th) knee levers and foot pedals; you can play anything on it. For beginers follow the adivce as suggested by this video; then when you feel like you have accomplished enough to move up; you'll find plenty of steel guitar manufacturers to choose from. So keep a pickin and a grinin!