also arrived to these same conclusions, but in way longer period of time maybe could get to 66th and Penn to check out plectrums makes a lot more sense after I dropped the pick
I love your Lap Steel. I own the very same make, and design of Lap Steel, case and all. They have a very nice bright sound. I also play a little guitar, and have also found learning to play a lap steel is quite difficult, even with all the C6 help shown on You Tube.. Found that tuning to "E" was my sorce of beginning to learn how to control the bar and picking side ways more easier. It would be much easier if those putting up posts, would describe a common tune in country music, in full deatil, so a person could follow more easier on what strings to srike, and bar placement with each note or cord played in that tune. Forget all the note calling, while skipping over the tune quite quickly, as many don't want to hear theory, or the large names of the notes... it confuses them, and causes them to give it learning quite quickly. Like a baby child, you teach in simple terms, and slowly, even if a number of videos had to be made, just so a person can al least learn one single tune properly by instruction. Once they have that tune down pat, then go for another commonly played tune, and start over again. There is a lot of new work in learning to play the lap steel properly, because of the way it is played. Thanks for your comments. Enjoy playing your lap steel. I know, I will be having fun as well. Have lots of success.
Thanks Wayne, yeah it's a cool guitar, plus it was my grandpa's so there some sentiment attached... despite open E being potentially easier, I am absolutely convinced that C6 is the tuning for me. There's so much more potential for intricate chord progressions, and I'm enjoying the challenge. Here's an example of my progress since I posted this initial video: ua-cam.com/video/gWAfv-4Er2g/v-deo.html
@@superalvedon97 The one seen is made by "Supro". These Lap Steels (seen in video), were made back in the 1940's. "Supro" made different cosmetic body designs of Lap Steel guitars, but they are basically all the same. It's not all that hard to make your own personal Lap Steel, and design the body in the manner you wish it to look, and operate. I still have my "Supro" (exactly like the one seen in video (case included), tuned to C6), plus now I have another Lap Steel, I personally made from scratch, which is tuned to Open "E" tuning with a single, highly responsive pick-up. I have plans on making a second Lap Steel later this year, that will have 3 pickups, and toggle control switch. I also intend to add-on a couple of home-made string benders. I have all the parts needed to make it, but have been too busy at the moment on other projects, to get the time to begin the build it. I'm hoping to have it completed sometime this fall. I'm very proud of my first build. It's dead-on tune, from one end of the neck to the other end. It's wise to find and use a very good responsive, sounding pick-up, if you plan on building one from scratch. A poorly made, or cheap pick-up, can spoil the quality of out-put sound, and possible give you dead sounding strings. I use a "BOSS ME-25" foot pedal on both guitars for add-on affects, and volume control. Hope that answers your question.
@@Istolemyownusername From the video, I see yours is in very good condition, just like mine is, for an instrument made, and sold, back in the 1940's. Like you, I also have the original carrying case. My Supro is tuned to C6, but my home-made Lap Steel is tuned to open "E". Thanks for reply.
There is absolutely no shortage of instructional material on the internet. Doug balmeyer Troy brenning Meyer. Have fabulous courses on how to play lapsteel.
Most of these videos assume the person already plays a guitar. How about some videos for the absolute raw beginner?? Can't seem to find any of those anywhere.
@@Istolemyownusername ... Maybe try "E" tuning, where the cords and notes/cords are close to that of a regular guitar. Get used to it first, then head off into C6 tuning once you have using the bar, and picks down pat more. Here try at this site, that uses"E" tuning. Player explains things more in depth, when getting you to play a tune, you might know from the past. He goes over other tunes as well and keeps things the simplest I have seen on You Tube. Good luck. ua-cam.com/video/grW0BMQ-0qM/v-deo.html
Would love to see more of your journey with the lap steel.
Thanks for the tips. Liked and subscribed!
Do You know what brand of lapsteel that is? I’ve found a similar but with a missing logo…great video btw
Thanks! It’s a Supro Comet, I believe it was made in the mid ‘60s or thereabouts
also arrived to these same conclusions, but in way longer period of time
maybe could get to 66th and Penn to check out plectrums
makes a lot more sense after I dropped the pick
I love your Lap Steel. I own the very same make, and design of Lap Steel, case and all. They have a very nice bright sound. I also play a little guitar, and have also found learning to play a lap steel is quite difficult, even with all the C6 help shown on You Tube.. Found that tuning to "E" was my sorce of beginning to learn how to control the bar and picking side ways more easier. It would be much easier if those putting up posts, would describe a common tune in country music, in full deatil, so a person could follow more easier on what strings to srike, and bar placement with each note or cord played in that tune. Forget all the note calling, while skipping over the tune quite quickly, as many don't want to hear theory, or the large names of the notes... it confuses them, and causes them to give it learning quite quickly. Like a baby child, you teach in simple terms, and slowly, even if a number of videos had to be made, just so a person can al least learn one single tune properly by instruction. Once they have that tune down pat, then go for another commonly played tune, and start over again. There is a lot of new work in learning to play the lap steel properly, because of the way it is played. Thanks for your comments. Enjoy playing your lap steel. I know, I will be having fun as well. Have lots of success.
Thanks Wayne, yeah it's a cool guitar, plus it was my grandpa's so there some sentiment attached... despite open E being potentially easier, I am absolutely convinced that C6 is the tuning for me. There's so much more potential for intricate chord progressions, and I'm enjoying the challenge. Here's an example of my progress since I posted this initial video: ua-cam.com/video/gWAfv-4Er2g/v-deo.html
Who made those lap steels?
@@superalvedon97 The one seen is made by "Supro". These Lap Steels (seen in video), were made back in the 1940's. "Supro" made different cosmetic body designs of Lap Steel guitars, but they are basically all the same. It's not all that hard to make your own personal Lap Steel, and design the body in the manner you wish it to look, and operate. I still have my "Supro" (exactly like the one seen in video (case included), tuned to C6), plus now I have another Lap Steel, I personally made from scratch, which is tuned to Open "E" tuning with a single, highly responsive pick-up. I have plans on making a second Lap Steel later this year, that will have 3 pickups, and toggle control switch. I also intend to add-on a couple of home-made string benders. I have all the parts needed to make it, but have been too busy at the moment on other projects, to get the time to begin the build it. I'm hoping to have it completed sometime this fall. I'm very proud of my first build. It's dead-on tune, from one end of the neck to the other end. It's wise to find and use a very good responsive, sounding pick-up, if you plan on building one from scratch. A poorly made, or cheap pick-up, can spoil the quality of out-put sound, and possible give you dead sounding strings. I use a "BOSS ME-25" foot pedal on both guitars for add-on affects, and volume control. Hope that answers your question.
@@Istolemyownusername From the video, I see yours is in very good condition, just like mine is, for an instrument made, and sold, back in the 1940's. Like you, I also have the original carrying case. My Supro is tuned to C6, but my home-made Lap Steel is tuned to open "E". Thanks for reply.
That’s good I play both lap steel and pedal steel
There is absolutely no shortage of instructional material on the internet. Doug balmeyer Troy brenning Meyer. Have fabulous courses on how to play lapsteel.
Most of these videos assume the person already plays a guitar. How about some videos for the absolute raw beginner?? Can't seem to find any of those anywhere.
Yeah there are some of those as well, but they're a bit difficult to find...
@@Istolemyownusername ... Maybe try "E" tuning, where the cords and notes/cords are close to that of a regular guitar. Get used to it first, then head off into C6 tuning once you have using the bar, and picks down pat more. Here try at this site, that uses"E" tuning. Player explains things more in depth, when getting you to play a tune, you might know from the past. He goes over other tunes as well and keeps things the simplest I have seen on You Tube. Good luck. ua-cam.com/video/grW0BMQ-0qM/v-deo.html
Please stop guitar players from pedal steel . Thanks
@@Ramenscooter hahaha great point there buddy
I couldn't watch it, Can't stand the chewing.
chewing??