Soulful Pedal Steel & Singing Lap Steel for Modern Production for $95

THE SOUND: PREMIUM "VOCAL-EMULATING" STEEL FOR MODERN PRODUCTIONS
I provide elite, high-energy pedal steel and lap steel leads designed to breathe human life into modern R&B, Neo-Soul, Gospel, Pop, and more. My signature "Singing" steel style, rooted in the Sacred Steel tradition, mimics human vocal phrasing—cries, vowels, and breaths—offering a soulful, melodic alternative to traditional synth leads.

THE GEAR & HIGH-FIDELITY STUDIO
Primary Instruments: Carter S-10 Pedal Steel (5 Pedals/5 Levers), Modded Artisan Lap Steel (Seymour Duncan Hot Rails)
Signal Chain: Professional-grade signal path utilizing a curated mix of analog pedals and analog-modeled digital processing to ensure a studio-quality sound.
Conversion: High-headroom interface into a professional 64-bit Digital Audio Workstation.

SERVICE TIERS & PRICING STRUCTURE
I offer 2 production tiers. Please request a Custom Proposal:
The Signature Voice (Standard $95-115): A single premium "Vocal-Emulating" lead, melodic hook, or soulful solo recorded on the Carter S-10 or Artisan Lap Steel. Perfect for tracks that need a definitive "singing" melody.
The Steel Symphony (Premium $145-175): A comprehensive arrangement designed to fill the sonic landscape. This includes the signature "Vocal" lead plus atmospheric swells, emotive chordal pads, and harmonic textures—utilizing the full 10-string capability of the Carter S-10.

MASTER TERMS & PROTOCOLS
Deliverables: High-fidelity 24-bit / 48kHz WAV stems. I deliver "Tone-Committed" tracks with core shaping baked in. Time-based effects (Reverb/Delay) are excluded by default.
DI Tracks: Available "By Request Only" at project start.
Revisions: Includes 2 rounds of minor adjustments (tone-shaping or small performance tweaks).
Project Fit: I reserve the right to decline projects that do not align with the "C. Herb Music" creative identity or technical standards.
Credits: BMI Registered artist (IPI: 01285705139). Please include "Steel Guitar by C. Herb Music" in your credits.
Loyalty: Returning clients are eligible for a 10% discount on Standard and Premium tiers.