The Golden Gate Stevens Steel is crafted from solid brass and perfectly sculpted to fit the hand for maximum comfort. It's the perfect weight to produce a big sound from any steel guitar or acoustic resophonic instrument. The flat ends of the steel are designed for the bluegrass resonator guitar style of hammer-ons and pull-offs and the entire steel is heavily nickel-plated for long wear under professional usage. Over 7 decades of sales success makes this popular steel your best buy!