Pedal Steel Guitar Strings E9

The most common pedal steel guitars have 10 strings followed by universal 12 string instruments which purport to offer the same versatility as a double 10 string instrument 8 stringed instruments were very popular in the 1950s and 1960s they are less popular nowadays.

Pedal steel guitar strings e9.

This set is gauged and tuned to e9th according to buddy emmons original spec and endorsement. Black diamond n740 e9 nickel wound pedal steel guitar full set 13 36 black diamond n740 e9 pedal steel nickel wound guitar. They re available monday friday from 9 a m 3 p. Pedal steel guitar strings are available in many different tunings.

In this video i thought that i would give a rundown on the e9 tuning and explain some of the mechanics involved with the. Pure nickel is the name given by the industry to the nickel alloy used in the 50s and early 60s. Designed to meet the needs and demands of the steel players everywhere. I have them on my own guitar as of this writing and i m very happy with them.

In terms of knowledge of scale positions arpeggios harmonic elements and especially movement it is certainly easier for most to play a sizzlin lick up down across the fretboard of a six string guitar than it is to play the same lick in similar motions on the e9 pedal steel. Hello and welcome to steel picking. Pedal steel 10 string e9 tuning nickel wound electric guitar strings 13 38 gauge. Call 800 513 8271 to talk with our friendly music strings and gear experts or contact them online.

These sets will work on pedal steels some table steels and lap steel guitars. Pedal steel guitar strings are designed to be used only on steel guitars. The buddy emmons pedal steel strings are made with nickel plated steel over a hex core. Have a question about pedal steel guitar strings.

Ernie ball pedal steel 10 string e9 tuning nickel wound electric guitar strings are precision manufactured to the highest standards and most exacting specifications to ensure consistency optimum performance and long life. We carry string sets designed for 10 string c6th and e9th tunings as well as 12 string sets. The pedal steel itself has four legs several foot operated pedals and often multiple knee operated levers that bend certain strings up and down.