1963 steel

jwilli · Post by **jwilli** » Sat Jan 24, 2004 2:23 pm

I just bought this '63 (table steel). Its my first one. How should I tune it and what kind of strings should i use on it. I feel like such a "newbie"!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2373573058&category=41439

mortivan · Post by **mortivan** » Sat Jan 24, 2004 3:39 pm

Heh!

Good luck with the new toy John!

fabgear · Post by **fabgear** » Sat Jan 24, 2004 5:54 pm

what??? a guitar John hasn't had before????

enjoy it in good health!

headbanger · Post by **headbanger** » Sun Jan 25, 2004 2:13 am

JW, I'd go for a heavy guage set of flats 13's or whatever & tune to open E or G for starters. Tune to suit the song as required. There are no rules...
Heavy strings keep them stiff as you go up the neck...
Check out a Bob Brosman vid(sp?)for some technique tips.

jwilli · Post by **jwilli** » Fri Feb 25, 2005 3:50 am

A belated thanks!

jeff_ulmer · Post by **jeff_ulmer** » Fri Feb 25, 2005 11:07 am

What model is this (the ebay link is long gone)?

There are string sets for various steels. Standard tunings are E9 and C6.

headbanger · Post by **headbanger** » Sat Feb 26, 2005 7:39 am

Did you like Bob?