Pedal Steel Guitar Tuning For Sale (2024 Update)

Pros; fairly well made from a nice piece of American swamp ash, it sounds good, and plays as it should, great price. Cons; I don't like the set of the bridge posts. Worst part; made in China…slytone1

Nicely made. I did change strings as suggested by instructor. Has a nice case and everything went together well. Will be a challenge to learn…a lot to concentrate on while playing…good fun for an old man's brain..records1320

I usually use the Gotoh vintage style, but they were out of stock. Decided to give these a shot and was pleased. 18:1 Ratio and very smooth. They feel like sealed tuners.UJM

I have purchased this only for the engraved Kluson Delux on the back. and noticed the quality is worse than Wilkinson which made in Korea and Goto which made in Japan and Taiwan. even the price is not good as the competitors on the market. do not buy Kluson again. it's my advice to myself51nocaster

I MUCH prefer these over the stock ping tuners that came with my classic series 60's strat…unfortunately I didn't read the fine print that said "uhhh btw, you have to buy our adapter's SEPARATELY in order to fit modern guitars"….So I just spent probably 4 hours trying to make these things work before reading that….Wasted so much time, why the h3ll didn't they just include the freaking adapters! Ugh!!!! Other than that….they're great, but I highly recommend checking your guitar, or just buying the adapters just in case.Nathan

I am a new pedal steel player (E9). My new to me PSG was in need of a string change. No experience deciding what is a good string or a not so good string. Decided to try a set of Ernie Ball strings. They installed like any other string. Hold tuning well. I am abusing the instrument about 2 hours a day c/w lots of up and down bending. So far no broken strings. They sound good, hold pitch, seem durable and are priced right. Not much more to say.Alvin

This is book is a great value, a complete treatise of the history and theory behind this totally US American instrument. It deals with the developers, the musical theory as well as the mechanics of the device. It is WELL worth the cost for the new player or any wishing to study the history and evolution of the instrument.1beeper1

This book answers alot of questions fast, It gets right down understanding the steel guitar and having you play it. And it also teaches chord theory. Very good book.trpsurplus

This was known as "The Book" back in its day. Lots of pros got started with this book. I had one back in the 70's when I dabbled in pedal steel. Took up the instrument again and just had to have this again. It now comes with a CD intead of the flimsy vinyl record it used to have that was always warped and almost impossible to play.Really glad to have this again. It will be indespensable I am sure.willsmusik

Bought the Polytune 3 to replace the Polytune 2 on my board because I wanted the buffer without having to use a separate buffer pedal. First thing I noticed out of the box was that the Polytune 3's screen is only 60-70% as bright as the Polytune 2. Returned it and got a replacement; same thing. I spoke to TC Electronic and they confirmed that this is indeed a design change in the Polytune 3 because some people were complaining that the 2 was too bright (wow, I guess a lot of complaining people don't do outdoor gigs). Go figure. At all levels of the built in light sensor, the 3 is dimmer than the 2, including outside full brightness. Boo. This is a deal breaker for me as the Polytune 2's screen & brightness were perfect. The new one is too dim and hard to see from eye level, and other LED's on my board are actually brighter than the Polytune 3's display, which is distracting. So so disappointing as this could have been perfect. Such a puzzling decision on the part of TC Electronic. A much better solution would have been to make the brightness switchable between two modes if that really was an issue. I mean really: who wants a dimmer, harder to see screen? Especially outside in sunlight. They took one of the industry standard tuners and upgraded it with a switchable buffer, but downgraded it because the screen is dim. Going back to my Polytune 2 with separate buffer pedal.Tommy

Don't know how well it works yet. This is not ready to use out of the box unless you happen to already have a 9v DC power supply. Not sure if it will take a 9v battery because a specific hex wrench is necessary to open the unit. It would be helpful to have this information on a retailer's website to alert potential buyers.Steve

Does everything it says it does. I only have two complaints and two suggestion: 1) Tuning in poly mode seems to have you tune everything slightly sharp. I tuned all strings in poly first and then when switching to a single string to fine tune, ever single was string was just a hair sharp. I don't know if poly mode is accurate and single string mode is flat or vice versa, but that's a minor gripe. You can use poly mode to get close and single string mode to get every string perfect. 2) There is no way to "lock" the pedal in one mode or the other. You strum all strings for poly mode or one string for the other mode and the pedal automatically switches between modes. The problem is that you have to be sure ALL of the other strings are muted/completely silent to keep the pedal in single string mode. If you even accidentally bump another string while trying to tune a single string, the pedal will switch back to poly mode. It would be nice if there was a way to keep the pedal in one mode or the other to avoid inadvertently switching back and forth. Second suggestion, I wish there was a way to dim the display. When they say this pedal has an ultra-bright LED display, they mean it has an ULTRA-bright LED display. You could probably tune your guitar in low earth orbit with this pedal. That's fine in bright lighting or daylight, but at night or on a darkened stage, something that bright tends to affect my vision for a few minutes. Other than that, I found the pedal intuitive and easy to use. The only thing I had to refer to the manual for was to find out how to switch between alternate tunings. There is a TINY little button near the input jack and I missed it when just holding the pedal and giving it a quick once over. The pedal does not affect your tone in any noticeable way, even when you have your volume way up. The footswitch is smooth and there's no audible pop (either on the pedal or through your amp) when switching the tuner on and off.Heavyarms

I bought this as a Stupid Deal of the Day. I wasn't expecting great quality — just a serviceable instrument. Alas, even there I was disappointed. There were minor annoyances like absolutely no documentation — no manual in the box; no manual on-line; nothing. I still don't know what the little allen wrench that came with it is for. When I picked up one of the legs it fell apart. There is a press-to-fit collar that holds the screw which allows adjusting the length of the leg. It wasn't actually pressed onto the shaft it was supposed to be attached to. A little brute force (before I attached the leg) solved that one. The real problem, however, came when I managed to assemble it anyway in spite of these minor glitches. Within moments of me setting it up on it's legs, one of the legs fell off. Actually the metal plate into which the leg screwed fell off. Luckily I still had all the packing material because I hadn't actually managed to completely unpack it. I called Musicians Friend. They were very helpful and immediately sent a RMA and a return label. Back it went.Bill, W.

Excellent product, I found it to hold tune and appears fairly sturdy. Strings are adequate for practice will experiment with others later, but not bad. I ran this through my Fender Deluxe reverb and found very little hum. Practically none and this surprised me as it is a single coil pickup. My only grip is the legs, I could not even get them to screw in, but then I didn't plan to use them in the first place, this instrument is best in your lap. The legs will come in handy if there is a noisy cat in the alley, or I need something to sink a boat (they are fairly heavy and seem decent, except, they are impossible to screw into the dang guitar!) Overall I would highly recommend as a first lap steel for sure.Mike

I've played electric/acoustic/bass for over 25 years, but got curious to try a lap steel because I've always loved the sound; I know what a quality instrument should feel like, and this definitely met or exceeded my expectations. I tuned up to C6 easily, and the single-coil pickup gives a nice bright tone that is consistent in volume from string-to-string. I haven't noticed any hum from the pickup at normal practice volume, and no grounding problems. I expect I'll change the strings soon, but that's a personal preference. A few people mentioned tuning problems; the tuners aren't the best, but I'd suggest pulling on each string when you first get it, to get any extra slack out of them. After that, mine holds tune perfectly fine. It packs up really neatly in the included gig bag, which does hold the detachable legs as well. The gig bag doesn't have much padding, but should be perfectly fine for storing the guitar when not in use. If you need to gig with the instrument professionally, I'd suggest getting something more solid, but this is a fantastic option for someone looking to learn on, or for studio use where you're looking for some different tones.Sam A

This chord chart has been a great step for me in learning the steel guitar. I recommend it for all beginners, you'll be surprised at how you will advance once you learn where the chords are.bbuch11

This chart is nicer than it appears in the description. It is described as 8" X 11" but it folds open so it is actually 16" X 11". It is a nice poly type material that is moisture proof and rugged. It's by far the handiest and most complete chart of E9th pedal steel information avaiable and easily fits on a music stand. A great quick reference for those odd chords. Displays which strings to play and which pedals and levers to press for most of the chords you will ever need on an E9th neck.az-buckeye

Great book for beginners. There are only 3 'effective' methods for beginning steel and this is one of them. DeWitt 'Scotty' Scott and Winnie Winston, creators of THE 3. If you're looking for the 'keys to the city,' check out everything by these two cats… The jury's still out on all others. Respectfully Submitted, Regi Oliver, 'Just a servant of the cause.1sexysaxman

I haven't yet built it, but it looks like it'll be a fun project. All parts included (except 2 x 4), and instructions seem pretty straight forward. I'll probably buy more of theses (to build & sell).jham8704

I haven't made it yet as I'm working on making a good body for it. But the instructions are in a large format making it super easy for someone my age to be able to read. Everything is well laid out. Will enjoy building it.derekkmartin

I upgraded the wooden parts with some shaping. Havent plugged it in to test it out. Great instructions that allow for customization.gonzo59870

I have been a pedal steel player for many years. In my old age, I have become interested in the lap steel. It is a much more complex instrument than I expected. The Gretsch Electromatic is probably the nicest looking steel in it's price range, but there are some problems right out of the box. Keep in mind that I am talking only about my instrument. I cannot speak for others. First, the fretboard is plastic, and held in place with screws. The intonation is off slightly, (which can easily be compensated for by bar adjustment) and the fretboard, not being glued down, was bowed up off the base approx. 1/4 of an inch. This condition was easily taken care of with a little Super Glue. Next, the bridge cover had to be removed in order for me to hand block the strings. The bridge is very simple, but it looks okay, so that's not a big thing. And then there is the issue of the volume and tone knobs being too close to the position my right hand naturally takes when I play. This also interferes with string blocking. I am playing this instrument through a Boss ME-80 and into a Peavey Classic 50 2X12. I am very pleased and surprised at the wide range of sounds this little steel makes. The finish is blemish free and beautiful. It weighs less than I expected, but it stays nicely in place on my lap. All said, I am looking forward to the journey ahead, and learning to play the Lap Steel. The volume and tone both are responsive, and it sounds great. I can live with a few imperfections for what the Electromatic costs. I learned long ago that steak costs more than hamburger. I think it was a good buy.J Lindley

There are a gazillion of these everywhere on line. I bought one long ago for around $299 and that was too much I sent it back. The fret board is the cheapest PVC plastic. The looks is pretty good. That is about it. Five hundred bucks is way out of line. Recording Kings are a better instrument for half the price.wy03bay

It has nice tone with a few limitations. The tuners are very poor quality, it is Chinese made. The bridge is fixed, so there is no chance of fine tuning intonation or string height. If you lay the bar on the strings on the higher registers, the second and third lowest strings don't touch the bar without placing pressure on the bar, adding to the intonation problem. The finish is absolutely beautiful, high gloss and nice color. That being said, it could use moleskin or felt to keep it from sliding around on you lap. I used black adhesive backed felt, worked perfectly.cheswinster

Finalmente! Nella mia pedaliera non avevo più spazio causa milioni di pedali. Per fortuna arriva Ernie Ball che unisce due pedali in uno. Volume progressivo e pulito e accordatore veloce e preciso. Lo metto in testa alla mia catena e così riesco anche a gestire la quantità di distorsione che ottengo. Costruito in maniera super robusta. Grandi Banana per la velocità!Renato B.

Defective right out of the box. I love the Ernie Ball Vp Jr and I've tried most volume pedals on the market. EB VP has the best sweep but I literally have to replace it every 1-2 years. I assumed after this long in the game that their new upgraded pedal would be great and it doesn't even work from the start. Technically speaking, the volume pedal part works fine so far but the tuner/volume screen has gone out 3 times in less than 30 minutes.Andrew O

I was looking for a tuner and a volume pedal to add to my board when I stumbled across this combination pedal. Great idea! This device accomplishes both while saving a spot on the board. The large display is easy to see even on a dark stage between tunes. Robust construction give confidence that it will be durable for years to come. There is no extraneous noise and little to no alteration in overall tone when used in the front of my board. It's only been 3 months but so far I couldn't be happier with this device!Jbass222

I really like this tuner. It's got a very bright display and it's very responsive. The construction and materials seem solid. I like it much better than my TC Electronics tuner that I bought for $100. Except for one thing…..the Monoprice tuner only lasted a year. At first it would occasionally make a loud "pop" through my amp when I pushed the toggle button. One time before a gig it "popped" and blew out something in my GK bass head so that it only worked through the line out jack (not through the bass cabinet). The next day the head worked fine. But gradually the tuner started to generate noise through my system so I have retired it to the junk heap. I'm back to using my TC Electronics tuner with the erratic tuning indicator. I guess you get what you pay for. $20 a year for tuning. Geeze.,,,.Ted

Build quality and initial impressions: This pedal is small and cute – smaller than a typical Boss pedal but larger than a "mini" pedal. The casing is metal, but it feels flimsy and I can hear parts rattling around. I'm not convinced that this pedal will have a long lifespan, but I guess I'll find out. (If it breaks, I'll update this review.) As other reviewers mentioned, it's branded as "Stage Right" but it's the same product so it's not a big deal. The screen was actually cracked when I got it, which saves me the trouble of having to do it, at least. Functionality: The tuner works well and locks on to pitches quickly, but it does feel a little indecisive occasionally. It handles lower frequencies fine for the most part, but had some trouble picking up the lower strings on my 8-string. One review stated that the tuner was a little off and needed to be calibrated to match up with what other tuners were saying. Luckily, mine seems to be accurate out of the box. The display is bright and although I haven't tried it outside yet, I think it would be readable even in bright sunlight. Operation: Despite being relatively small, this pedal can still run off a 9V battery, or off a 9V power supply. The switch feels extremely unsatisfying to press. It takes a little more force than I would expect, and instead of gradually giving way, it depresses all at once and makes an obnoxious "click". This doesn't affect the output signal though, so it's an inconvenience more than anything. Features: The "pitch" button allows you to set the reference frequency (436 – 445Hz, default 440), and the "flat" button allows you to transpose the displayed note up 1-3 half steps. There are two outputs: one mutes the output signal when tuning as usual, and the other allows the sound to pass through unmuted. Conclusion: If this weren't the cheapest tuner pedal on Home Essentials Direct, I'd say it's not worth it due to the questionable build quality and the awful switch. However, it's $12 at the time of this writing, which is crazy cheap, and with that in mind it's well worth the money. If you only have $12 to spend on a tuner pedal, this is your best and (probably only) option.E.N.

I have a confession to make. I made an adverse review on this tuner years ago that was due to user error. This is the third one of these pedals that I have purchased. I gave one to a beginner guitarist as a MUST HAVE. I keep one where I leave my equipment for rehearsal, and the one I'm purchasing now will stay in the storage compartment of my guitar case to take wherever I go. This is the best value tuner I have found. I use it on the bench as well when dialing in the intonation.Glenn

I bought my first pedal steel, and was looking for something to get me started. This book covers a great deal. Its perfect for an abject beginner, but also provides a lot of material for more seasoned players. Its very well thought out.hgb123

Absolutely essential for anyone learning the Pedal Steel Guitar.Crammed full of information,practice runs,licks,tunes and so much more, all Tabbed out. Will soon become the Pedal Steel Guitar "Beginners Bible". 10/10.graham19690_2

Screen is easy to see and shows degrees of flat but volume shuts off soo harmonic tuning in a noisy environment is a challenge otherwise5150time2013