Lap Steel Guitar

Peter Pan

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Nov 17, 2010, 8:59:31 PM11/17/10

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Guys I'm thinking of buying a lapsteel, I'd like to learn how to play
one.. Can anyone recommend a decent one for me.. I'm not looking to
break the bank. To give you an idea what I am looking for; I'd like
the "Fender Stratocaster Made in Mexico" quality for a lapsteel In
other words something decent, but not total garbage either.

Thanks

Les Cargill

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Nov 17, 2010, 9:20:05 PM11/17/10

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I don't know of any of them that don't have something
going for them. I'd start by looking at Rogue - they're at
a very good price.

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Les Cargill

JimT

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Nov 17, 2010, 10:10:37 PM11/17/10

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"Les Cargill" <lcarg...@comcast.net> wrote in message
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I've noticed Rogue has one that is a copy of a Valco. Looks pretty cool.

I think if I was looking I'd look at these.

http://www.rondomusic.com/lapproash3ts.html

Rondo has 2 lap steel models now that come with a nice h/c. They have some
decent reviews too.

Jim

JrSamples

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Nov 18, 2010, 8:14:34 AM11/18/10

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My first lap was a post-war Magnatone, paid $100.00 at vintage shop in
Austin in '93.

My 2nd was a late '40s Gibson BR-9. paid $150.00 at same shop.

I bought a new Melobar lap in '95 for $150.00.

All have been used in live & studio. Just make sure whatever you get
is tuneable. My cuz has a piece of crap old Fender that you can't
even turn the keys on.

Those Rondos Jim posted look like a good bet.

Tony Done

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Nov 18, 2010, 1:57:04 PM11/18/10

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Lap steels are nice simple things, and I wouldn't pay for a name like
Gretsch or Fender in a new one. I would go for a well-designed cheapo
like the SX, with a pickup that has adjustable pole pieces - the
adjustable bridge is a daft complication but it won't do any harm. The
next step up IMO would be paying for mojo and vintage pickup, like an
old Supro.

I would also be doing a search for cheapos that have a humbucker
pickup, to facilitate a useful pickup upgrade if desired.

Another option is to use an ordinary electric guitar lap style,
something I often do, or put a nut raiser on to convert it to lap
steel, something else I have also done. This has the advantage that
you can choose the guitar style/sound you want and resale will be easy
if you decide it isn't your thing.

Tony D

Ray

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Nov 18, 2010, 2:20:06 PM11/18/10

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On Nov 17, 10:10 pm, "JimT" <jthr...@toast.net> wrote:
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That looks pretty hip, has anyone played one?

Maybe a lap steel for xmas... hmmm. Pardon me while I arrange to drop
a whole bunch of hints.

Ghoul

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Nov 18, 2010, 8:21:06 PM11/18/10

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I have one of these and for $200 it's a killer.
PS The tone control balances the pickup from humbucker to single.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Lo1ZNIbh9Y

Check out this guys lead on it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCIILUWtbBI&feature=related

JimT

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Nov 18, 2010, 11:48:57 PM11/18/10

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"Ray" <6sicks...@gmail.com> wrote in message
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This is where I heard about them:

http://www.gregcutshaw.com/Rondo/Rondo.html

Back then Rondo was selling them for $99.

The new dog eared model looks pretty cool. Several folks in the Steel Guitar
Forum recommend them but a few swapped pickups for something hotter if I
remember correctly.

I haven't play lap steel much lately. For one thing, it's harder than I
thought it would be.

Jim

the_cat

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Nov 19, 2010, 8:02:10 AM11/19/10

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Do you currently play slide on a regular guitar ? ed s.

Daniel Dreibelbis

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Nov 20, 2010, 8:05:35 PM11/20/10

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that's what I bought myself, in the same ivory finish. What's cool
about it is it's designed so you can use it traditionally, or with a
strap that allows you to 1) use it like a normal standing position as
Gypsy showed off in "Gloria", or 2) have it with it lying flat as you
stand. This includes a gig bag, lap steel style slide and the strap.

I'm having fun with mine, but so far no recording - I don't want to
torture anyone. Yet. :)

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Dan Dreibelbis, CGN (Cerified Guitar Nerd)
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notbob

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Nov 20, 2010, 9:42:33 PM11/20/10

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On 2010-11-18, Peter Pan <exa...@gmail.com> wrote:

> the "Fender Stratocaster Made in Mexico" quality for a lapsteel In
> other words something decent, but not total garbage either.

Get a real Fender lap steel on ebay:

http://tinyurl.com/28jymct

I sold one jes like that on ebay for $450 about 3 yrs ago.

nb

Peter Pan

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Nov 23, 2010, 4:33:04 PM11/23/10

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Thanks for all the info and help with selecting a lapsteel
I'm leaning towards the Rogue
http://folk-instruments.musiciansfriend.com/product/Rogue-Jersey-Lightning-Lap-Steel-Guitar?sku=581998

Like Jim, I need to drop some hints..

Dear Santa....

the_cat

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Nov 23, 2010, 5:23:59 PM11/23/10

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On Nov 23, 3:33 pm, Peter Pan <exar...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Thanks for all the info and help with selecting a lapsteel

> I'm leaning towards the Roguehttp://folk-instruments.musiciansfriend.com/product/Rogue-Jersey-Ligh...

>
> Like Jim, I need to drop some hints..
>
> Dear Santa....

get a head start and play slide on whatever you have. e