The Steel Guitar: The Instrument Behind Country's Signature Sound – No. 4 St. James
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There’s something immediately familiar about the sound of classic country. We’ve all heard it—the layering of warm tones, subtle twang, and its alluring cadence. And though we may each have our own idea of what makes country ‘country,’ many of us will undoubtedly think of the distinctive and recognizable sound of the p
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The Steel Guitar: The Instrument Behind Country's Signature Sound – No. 4 St. James
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