This is the best sounding instrument, in my humble opinion. I have a tremendous respect for guys like this one who knows how to play such a complex instrument.
Have you listened to any of the band Poco? The late great Rusty Young was a master of the pedal steel. Also played lap slide, dobro, electric, acoustic guitar, and mandolin. He also wrote and sang Poco's biggest hit , Crazy Love. 2 songs to listen to that prominently feature the pedal steel are Heart of the Night, on the same record as Crazy Love, and their version of the JJ Cale song, Magnolia. Both are beautiful, they are both southern but not really country. That was Poco's thing from the very beginning, take country instruments, add tight vocal harmonies, and work them into a rock song. Example of that would be the song Ride the Country, with the way the pedal steel and lead guitar play off of each other.
You are right about the Pedal Steel being an evolution. After the 1st "string bender" was used with a little plank, a short piece of wire & fish hook, then they added the 2nd "string bender" to the guitar. Then it got ugly, cause the next "string bender" needed, was to be used with one of the "original benders" & the contortionist Pedal Steel Guitar Player was born. I play the Day Way & it is smooth. My first Guitar came to me as an Emmon's contortionist Guitar, but my Steel Player friend turned it into a great playing Day Guitar. I think Buddy Emmons was great, but his guitar setup was not good for me. I'm glad I live in a Free Country....
It's great that pedal steel is getting more work in pop and rock, I suppose Paul Franklin has had a lot to do with that. Pete Drake in the 60' & 70s also did a lot of work promoting the instrument into different genres with Bob Dylans Nashville Skyline n George Harrison's "All things must pass" and many more. I think if Pete Drake had lived another 20 years he would have filled that gap up to Franklin playing with Mark Knopfler and pedal steel would have been more widespread more quickly.
It really started with the Hawaiian guitar, a normal acoustic guitar with a raised nut to clear the strings from the fretboard. This evolved into the solid body lap steel guitar, and so on.
I'm interested in learning pedal steel. Any advice for steel players to contact in Ottawa or surrounding area? Looking to purchase S10 in top band, used. Love this instrument.
I've been playing for 31-32yrs ('90...when I was 9) I know I could play pedal steel....it's just getting the $$$$ to cop one.....I'll settle for a lap steel but.....I want a double neck with all the good stuff..
Hi Karina, you can actually get pretty great lap steel sounds out of just about any acoustic. You just put this thing over the nut of the guitar and tune it up to open D, which will work with your normal string gauges. It sounds especially good with a magnetic sound hole pickup through an amp. Then you just need a bar and you’re good to go! (Guitar nut height extender)
Great to see younger talented people getting involved with the pedal steel guitar. Amazing instrument.
This is the best sounding instrument, in my humble opinion. I have a tremendous respect for guys like this one who knows how to play such a complex instrument.
I really like how the pedal steel guitar sounds. It's like silk brushing your ears. Very comfortable.
Have you listened to any of the band Poco? The late great Rusty Young was a master of the pedal steel. Also played lap slide, dobro, electric, acoustic guitar, and mandolin. He also wrote and sang Poco's biggest hit , Crazy Love.
2 songs to listen to that prominently feature the pedal steel are Heart of the Night, on the same record as Crazy Love, and their version of the JJ Cale song, Magnolia. Both are beautiful, they are both southern but not really country. That was Poco's thing from the very beginning, take country instruments, add tight vocal harmonies, and work them into a rock song. Example of that would be the song Ride the Country, with the way the pedal steel and lead guitar play off of each other.
Just started learning. Ive always wanted to play. Now im on the way. Thanks for the tips.Hes a good steel guitarist
The sound is a pure heaven, but playing must be a black magic.
Excellent overview of the pedal steel guitar. I hope you post some instructional sequel videos on the pedal steel guitar.
We're glad you liked it!
First saw steel guitars about 1963 ... at the home of Shot Jackson in Nashville, Tennessee.
Great. Shot Jackson and Buddy Emmons created the ShoBud pedal steel guitar.
Absolutely in love with this instrument. Wish I would own one, but it’s hard to get your hands on an affordable instrument at least in Germany
A great explanation of an incredibly beautiful instrument, played by someone who's immensely talented.
Glad you liked it - what a complicated instrument!
Oh it is. And it's not easy to play it well. I struggle with 6 strings so this is impressive. ;-) But what a sound. Wow.
My heart just melted!
You are right about the Pedal Steel being an evolution. After the 1st "string bender" was used with a little plank, a short piece of wire & fish hook, then they added the 2nd "string bender" to the guitar. Then it got ugly, cause the next "string bender" needed, was to be used with one of the "original benders" & the contortionist Pedal Steel Guitar Player was born. I play the Day Way & it is smooth. My first Guitar came to me as an Emmon's contortionist Guitar, but my Steel Player friend turned it into a great playing Day Guitar. I think Buddy Emmons was great, but his guitar setup was not good for me. I'm glad I live in a Free Country....
3:20 when you show ur friends ur stuff
Beautifull sounds
This is just so good
It's great that pedal steel is getting more work in pop and rock, I suppose Paul Franklin has had a lot to do with that. Pete Drake in the 60' & 70s also did a lot of work promoting the instrument into different genres with Bob Dylans Nashville Skyline n George Harrison's "All things must pass" and many more. I think if Pete Drake had lived another 20 years he would have filled that gap up to Franklin playing with Mark Knopfler and pedal steel would have been more widespread more quickly.
Don't forget "Sneaky Pete" Kleinow.
@user-nu7kk4uw6k Sneaky Pete kleinow had a "sound" that neatly all players started with, but he made it work for him.
Keep the pedal steel alive and pass it on
Awesome video! Love it Thanks
Glad you enjoyed it!
Finally! Someone explained about the C6 neck.
I Love so much this sound. PSG is the Queenmother of guitars 😍😍😍😍
It really started with the Hawaiian guitar, a normal acoustic guitar with a raised nut to clear the strings from the fretboard. This evolved into the solid body lap steel guitar, and so on.
Wow. So good.
Great Job Man Thankyou ❤
So does each string deck, I have seen as many as 4, have it's own set of pedals so that you move your feet from one to the other?
Brett, I would like to see a "HOW TO" DVD, to learn Pick Blocking... your technique looks different & doable....
Thanks Ray, that would be an interesting DVD!
it takes sooooooooooooooooooomuch input too get it all together so much too learn
I'm interested in learning pedal steel. Any advice for steel players to contact in Ottawa or surrounding area? Looking to purchase S10 in top band, used. Love this instrument.
Al Brisco is located in Colborne ON. www.steelguitarcanada.com. He sells guitars and is very knowledgeable.
I've been playing for 31-32yrs ('90...when I was 9)
I know I could play pedal steel....it's just getting the $$$$ to cop one.....I'll settle for a lap steel but.....I want a double neck with all the good stuff..
Lol i tried using my regular acoustic guitar to get that effect and let me tell you, my strings weren’t having it
Hi Karina, you can actually get pretty great lap steel sounds out of just about any acoustic. You just put this thing over the nut of the guitar and tune it up to open D, which will work with your normal string gauges. It sounds especially good with a magnetic sound hole pickup through an amp. Then you just need a bar and you’re good to go!
(Guitar nut height extender)
John David Call on 'Aren't You Mine' on Pure Prairie League is the best. No one wants to tackle it. They just post the easy stuff!
You should have shown the pedals and knee levers being used.
What brand of guitar is this?
That's a Marlen that he's playing. Great Older guitars, no longer made.
Thank you Damon he never replied to my post.
That is soo purdy
He calls it the "Nashville sound," but I'm pretty sure it's actually the 'Bakersfield sound.'
Bakersfield refers to a picking style.. That is definitely the Nashville sound. If you're talking about the E9th that is.
So that's what they used for some of the SpongeBob music
Little hard understand lesson in English, need scroll in italian below. ..please...Marty Christmas