[ddots-l] Re: Difference In Tone
- From: "Farfar on Laptop" <dgcarlson@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <ddots-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 8 Jan 2012 21:47:31 -0800
Annabelle,
I would expect there to be a difference, even if subtle. The lap steel guitar
(also known as a dobro because of the manufacturer) is an acoustic instrument
made mostly of wood with a large round metal resonator (sometimes called a
hubcap) where the sound hold is usually located.
A pedal steel guitar is mounted on a stand so that the player sits at it like a
piano, with a physical foot pedal to control the dampening of the strings, and
I believe a lot less acoustic wood to flavor the tone.
Dave Carlson
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----- Original Message -----
From: Annabelle Susan Morison
To: ddots-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Sunday, January 08, 2012 21:29
Subject: [ddots-l] Difference In Tone
Hi, it's Annabelle.
I wonder, is there a difference in tone between the lap steel guitar and the
pedal steel guitar? Or do they sound the same? I'm confused! I know they both
have that sliding twang, and I know they're both used in country music and, if
I'm right, blues, but is there a characteristic tone that lets you tell them
apart? Maybe someone could share an audio example.
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