I've heard the term gassing in reference to some product that someone was salivating over for awhile.

Don't know the origin of the term gassing, but I'm assuming that it means desiring something to the nth degree. Normally I experience my most gasseous moments when I first get out of bed, but that really has nothing to do with music, although I'm working on a version of Star Spangled Banner. My biggest apprehension is hitting that high note on "the land of the Freeeeeeeeeeeeeeee". When I used to play trumpet, I would have to really tighten my lips to hit it and..............

enough of that.

Just wanted to tell somebody about my new toy due in on Mon or tues. I broke down and ordered a cheapie lap steel after reading a couple of posts regarding making one etc. No tools or equipment to even attempt a crude instrument, so I went the cheapie route instead, just to see if I can figure the thing out first.

http://folk-instruments.musiciansfriend....-Bag?sku=513453

Going with the black one, and if I can figure out which tuning I want to use, I might have some fun with it. Any steelers here, your input is not only welcome, but coveted. I'm thinking about doing a dobro open tuning, so that any licks I learn can also be used when I get a resonator guitar. But the old C6 seems to be a favorite for western swing etc. I'd appreciate any thoughts or experiences you might care to share.

Check out the price on this thing, and the reviews aren't bad for a cheapie. If this works out, I'll be able to convice the wife that I need a Zum Stage One pedal steel to further improve my steel playing.

Well I guess this post was not very entertaining or educational, or problem solving in and of itself, but I had fun telling you about it.

Dang....This is addicting.

http://www.reverbnation.com/roberttrippmusic