Pedal steel guitar...?

Question

does anyone out there know where to get a good deal on a pedal steel guitar? i am from northern indiana and i'm willing to travel some if i have to.

i am just getting into pedal steel guitar and i really don't have any idea what i need. i don't know how to play a guitar (i do know how to play the piano and the drums) at all but i want to learn to play the pedal stell guitar and i can't do that without getting one first so, if anyone can help me out i would greatly appreciate it! :o)

Answer 1

Pedal steel guitars are a challenge to learn but they're a great instrument.  More, even a starter pedal steel is going to run you $800 or so.  Elderly Instruments in Lansing, Michigan sells a Carter brand starter pedal steel for $795 which is about as low as I've seen new ones. It has 3 foot pedals and 4 knee levers so it's nicely equipped.  From northern Indiana it's not that far I would think.  Good luck.

Answer 2

I agree with everything that Lester said.  Another thought is to consider starting on a lap steel guitar rather than a pedal steel - its related, a little easier to learn on, and less expensive.  Once you get proficient on the lap steel, you can move up to the pedal steel.

Good luck!