General Information:

The amount of steel guitar information on the Internet is growing everyday. Those who are into steel, are really into it! And the best part of it is that everybody thrives on sharing information. Here are some links to places where information abounds.
  • If you're new to the pedal steel guitar, Bud Carter's Beginners Info Page is a great place to start (courtesy of Carter Guitars).

  • Bobby Lee's Steel Guitar Pages is one of the best all-around steel sites going. Contains explanations of what the heck a pedal steel is anyway, how to tune it and how to talk to other steel players online.

  • Brad's Page of Steel is the other best all-around site. Contains information on both pedal and non-pedal guitars.

  • The Pedal Steel Guitar Illustrated is an illustrated guide to the various parts of the modern pedal steel (courtesy of Carter Guitars).

  • If you're looking to buy a guitar, the Steel Guitar Buyer's Guide will set you in the right direction (courtesy of Carter Guitars). See Builders or Suppliers for links to manufacturers and dealers.

  • For detailed information on tuning, set up, maintenance, etc., The Steel Guitar Information Resource Page has it all.

  • Got questions? Ask Bud Carter! This is a place where you can get your questions answered about any pedal steel guitar, without endorsing any particular brand or product (courtesy of Carter Guitars).