Steel Guitar Buyer's Guide

A Practical Set of Guidelines for

Selecting and Purchasing any Brand of Steel Guitar.

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Here are some useful guidelines which we developed with you in mind . . . They were created through extensive research with experienced players, beginners, and steel guitar builders in the areas of reliability, ease of maintenance, playability, materials, and construction.

If you follow these guidelines when purchasing a pedal steel guitar, you can expect to be happy with your selection.

The Basics

• Guideline 1:    Pay for Quality.
• Guideline 2:    Research the Manufacturer.
• Guideline 3:    Verify Service and Warranty.

Materials Are Critical

• Guideline 4:    Look for a Semi-Production Steel Guitar.
• Guideline 5:    Look for Stable Woods with Good Tone.
• Guideline 6:    Insist on Quiet Electronics.

Manufacturing IS An Art

• Guideline 7:    Focus on Attention to Details.
• Guideline 8:    Is the Builder Innovative?

Hands-On Examination

• Guideline 9:    Examine Action, Playability, and Comfort.
• Guideline 10:  Check Tone and Sustain.
• Guideline 11:  Listen for Extraneous Noise from the Pick-Ups.
• Guideline 12:  Inspect the Finish.

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