Anyone here in the "Steel Without Pedals" group transition from pedal steel to non-pedal because of age and/or health issues?
I'm considering doing so because of the mentioned issues.
Transition from pedal to non-pedal steel
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Tom Campbell
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Bob Shilling
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Yes. But not completely. I'm 83 and have Parkinson's, which affects coordination, and causes tremors. I was never that good on PSG, but have always enjoyed noodling around with it. I still do.
Over the last year or so I have been focusing on C6 with a Rogue, and some open D on an acoustic guitar with a raised nut. I have trouble holding a bar and, after a lot of experimenting, have found two bars that work well, depending on what I am trying to do. the Shubb SP2 and a 7/8", Clinesmith, polymer bar.
I'm primarily playing the C6 Rogue, and have been going through much of the instructional material, of which a lot is available. I also enjoy playing tabs which several forum members have published.
Over the last year or so I have been focusing on C6 with a Rogue, and some open D on an acoustic guitar with a raised nut. I have trouble holding a bar and, after a lot of experimenting, have found two bars that work well, depending on what I am trying to do. the Shubb SP2 and a 7/8", Clinesmith, polymer bar.
I'm primarily playing the C6 Rogue, and have been going through much of the instructional material, of which a lot is available. I also enjoy playing tabs which several forum members have published.
Bob Shilling, Berkeley, CA--MSA S10, "Classic"
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D Schubert
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