I've got the pedal steel sound in my head as well, although mine leans towards the more "traditional" side. I'm actually contemplating the purchase of a steel. I've seen the Carter Starter setup and read varying reviews. From "Don't waste your time" to "Best thing for a beginner." So, my question is this: has anyone played the Carter (or other "starter" type steels) and will I get a few years learning and worth from it? I don't mind buying a student model if it will last me until I truly need the "pro" model, but I don't want an extremely limited setup at the same time.

Help!