A lap steel guitar is a compact guitar played in a horizontal position, either in the player’s lap — hence the name — or on a stand or table. Players use a slide known as a tone bar to fret the ...

Like pineapple on pizza, lap steel can be something of an acquired taste, but the Mahalo is the perfect place to start. MusicRadar's got your back Our team of expert musicians and producers spends ...

From the lilting music of Hawaii to the wail of country and western, from the tropical islands to Kalamazoo, the Hawaiian steel guitar made its mark during the 20th century. But the history of the ...

Though mostly associated with country music, there's a pretty good chance that you've heard the sweet singing tones of a lap steel guitar in whatever modern genre floats your boat. OK, maybe not ...

I’ve been campaigning for more slide guitar in metal for years — what would some nasty pedal steel licks sound like amidst wicked slams?? — and my wish has finally been granted by Velocihamster, the ...