p.s. upgrade NOW coz , the knee lever for the minor chord is on the other side when you get more levers. So you'll have to re -learn certain things. You might as well not get used to it on the student model! Also, start vibrating the bar, essential for good tone, get used to it.Play with reverb and a delay pedal.Keep it up!
I just sold my MSA student model from the 70's. So broke, sentimental attachment, oh well. Glad to have a GFI upgrade. You will kick butt on the thing , if you are determined. Listen to sneaky pete , John Huey, Buddy Emmons,(or whoever your favorites are) and try to recreate the sounds they get .It's a good learning tool. Volume pedal is essential for the"emotion " and overall sound of good steel. Keep it up , so will I. I too need to do more on the steel.It's challenging , to say the least.
second day? sounds good to me i have been carrying around mine for 35 years, steels are a disease. Be careful.------ Tex Message (cowboy singing star) and steelplayer.
I think you are very smart not buying a $5000.00 steel from anyone or any make. That way if for some reason you drop the idea, your not out a bunch of bucks. You would not believe how many are gathering dust in someones closet who gave up due to lack of motivation. It takes a lot of practice and positive attitude to master any instrument and play with a band. good job and good luck!!!
Inspiring video. I really want to learn to play the pedal steel guitar. You mention that you'd rather have gotten the carter starter. Is this because it's better in some way? Easier to tune?
If you're still shopping consider the Stage One. As builder Doug Earnest says "It'll embarrass many pro guitars." I know mine does, it's sweet. Whatever you decide, keep at it, it's a remarkable instrument!
Quite amazing if it 'really' is your second day. I took me a long time to even hold the bar correctly. Better get yourself a pro steel though. Even a top pro would have a hard time with a Maverick...they are virtually useless.....! Try practicing your vibrato on single strings until it cries...! And for Chris'sake...learn how to tune it properly. When it is properly tuned it practically plays itself..!
@odysseus96 yeah I sold that POS, tuning was an issue on it. Have not bought a new one yet, but heavily shopping for a pro model that I can afford. Thanks for watching
Getting used to the fingerpicks was a big issue for me when I started all those years ago. Are you a member of The Steel Guitar Forum? An absolute goldmine for info on all things steel.
not too shabby...my 2nd day, I ran my wife, kid, & 3 dogs off cuz it sounded so bad. so, I stopped playing it & worked on a 12 pack of busch...i have that mastered.
Thanks for the encouragement. I got this maverick on ebay for $425. its in great shape. I do wish I had went with a carter starter. I'm at the point now where I need the other knee levers.
@hgbpro Dude, whatever you do, do NOT get the Carter starter. I know Carter makes basically the best guitars, along with MSA and Sierra, but the Carter starter is almost garbage, especially if it's used. Just get a pro and work your way into fitting the guitar right.
Just loosen up, and change the position of your fingers.
MrLovesJesus 2 months ago
p.s. upgrade NOW coz , the knee lever for the minor chord is on the other side when you get more levers. So you'll have to re -learn certain things. You might as well not get used to it on the student model! Also, start vibrating the bar, essential for good tone, get used to it.Play with reverb and a delay pedal.Keep it up!
superorangeish 3 months ago
I just sold my MSA student model from the 70's. So broke, sentimental attachment, oh well. Glad to have a GFI upgrade. You will kick butt on the thing , if you are determined. Listen to sneaky pete , John Huey, Buddy Emmons,(or whoever your favorites are) and try to recreate the sounds they get .It's a good learning tool. Volume pedal is essential for the"emotion " and overall sound of good steel. Keep it up , so will I. I too need to do more on the steel.It's challenging , to say the least.
superorangeish 3 months ago
Pedal steel? That's like skipping learning how to drive automatic and going straight to stick shift... Really good for only your 2nd day!
dann3th3manni3 6 months ago
second day? sounds good to me i have been carrying around mine for 35 years, steels are a disease. Be careful.------ Tex Message (cowboy singing star) and steelplayer.
jpmrph3earthlinknet 6 months ago
My first steel was similar to this one it was an old Emmons push pull that looks like this one!
EmmonsLL3 6 months ago
i tried a carter starter one time sure was not the guitar my sd10 rains is or any other carter i played on at convention
rainsplayer 7 months ago
I think you are very smart not buying a $5000.00 steel from anyone or any make. That way if for some reason you drop the idea, your not out a bunch of bucks. You would not believe how many are gathering dust in someones closet who gave up due to lack of motivation. It takes a lot of practice and positive attitude to master any instrument and play with a band. good job and good luck!!!
SHADOWMAN296 8 months ago
Do you think the Carter Starter is a good beginner? Thanks
winder3 1 year ago
very good job
yinglyca 1 year ago
Nice job. Sounded better than my 2nd day or 2nd month for that matter. Keep playing!
Bcook122 1 year ago
Inspiring video. I really want to learn to play the pedal steel guitar. You mention that you'd rather have gotten the carter starter. Is this because it's better in some way? Easier to tune?
sleuthblues 1 year ago
hey sounds pretty good for the first time keep up the good work we should hang out lol
msasteelguitarman198 1 year ago
If you're still shopping consider the Stage One. As builder Doug Earnest says "It'll embarrass many pro guitars." I know mine does, it's sweet. Whatever you decide, keep at it, it's a remarkable instrument!
banjodad1 1 year ago
COOL!
well played.
BlueSuedeTom 1 year ago
nice work dude...keep at it
TheTralfaz 1 year ago
Quite amazing if it 'really' is your second day. I took me a long time to even hold the bar correctly. Better get yourself a pro steel though. Even a top pro would have a hard time with a Maverick...they are virtually useless.....! Try practicing your vibrato on single strings until it cries...! And for Chris'sake...learn how to tune it properly. When it is properly tuned it practically plays itself..!
odysseus96 1 year ago 2
@odysseus96 yeah I sold that POS, tuning was an issue on it. Have not bought a new one yet, but heavily shopping for a pro model that I can afford. Thanks for watching
hgbpro 1 year ago
Not bad!
Paul67Carter 1 year ago
Very good! Congratulations.
dannysteel52 1 year ago
Getting used to the fingerpicks was a big issue for me when I started all those years ago. Are you a member of The Steel Guitar Forum? An absolute goldmine for info on all things steel.
awnok 1 year ago
not too shabby...my 2nd day, I ran my wife, kid, & 3 dogs off cuz it sounded so bad. so, I stopped playing it & worked on a 12 pack of busch...i have that mastered.
check out my vids
Quadsinker 1 year ago 2
LOL sounds like good advice. I have since sold that beast. even made a few bucks off it!
hgbpro 1 year ago
@Quadsinker Trust me, if you keep playing steel one they will run away and not come back.
orbodman 11 months ago
On the contrary, I think this is some fine playing. Just curious, mind if i ask how much you got that pedal steel for?
tribesofangrybears 2 years ago
Thanks for the encouragement. I got this maverick on ebay for $425. its in great shape. I do wish I had went with a carter starter. I'm at the point now where I need the other knee levers.
hgbpro 2 years ago
@hgbpro Dude, whatever you do, do NOT get the Carter starter. I know Carter makes basically the best guitars, along with MSA and Sierra, but the Carter starter is almost garbage, especially if it's used. Just get a pro and work your way into fitting the guitar right.
MrLovesJesus 2 months ago
Not that bad, Ronnie Wood does not sound much better on "Far Away Eyes", see "Shine a Light".....
keep on steeling
alltubez 2 years ago
keep it up
ivanleed 2 years ago
For your second day behind the steel...is excellent... Much better than I did.
Carry on.
serafinpol 2 years ago
thanks, havent made much more progress yet.
hgbpro 2 years ago