Steel Guitar Builder

Hi Dave, It will be a lot of work making that top finger but, it will keep you busy Questions: - Should the scissors be made from stainless? If regular steel, is rust a potential problem? Ans) I use mild steel and rust isn't a problem if you don't play under water - How wide should the slot for the ...

Pedal steel pickups are usually about 2" center to center from the bridge

I don't know what they will be like, but they may be of interest

Ceramic 8 string pickups.
https://www.amazon.com/BQLZR-Ceramic-Hu ... B01MYTYZDM


Ron Mc

Happy Birthday to one of the finest 'steel' builders and all round 'good guy' Dave (Sheffield Steel) Wheelhouse

Ron Mc

Hi Jason, 'billet' or 'extruded' aluminium is stronger than cast aluminium due to having a finer and more uniform grain structure.

Best Regards

Ron Mc

Just in case there is anyone still 'logging in', A Very Merry Christmas and best wishes in the New Year.

Ron Mc

Glad to see you back Russ, I like the pedals but I don't have casting facilities so I'll just have to continue fabricating.
It would be great to see some photo's of your process.

Best Regards
Ron Mc

Hi Stormy / Ross, Great to see some input again, nice work on the 'shobud fingers'. Yeah I keep building, since I was diagnosed 'osteo arthritis' and had to sell the boat through not getting around much. I retired to the workshop in an effort to hold onto what sanity I've got left. The site is a bit...

It's nice to hear from you again Russ, I have sold one and have another up for sale, I don't make my own pickups, I am inclined towards the BL 705s though, they sound nice to my ears but the one I am using at the moment has an 'Alumitone' in it. Building them keeps me busy and I don't rush at it, I ...

Thanks Russ, how are you.