Members Quarter Posted February 12, 2010 Author Members Share Posted February 12, 2010 Thanks Prages and Zemmy Seeing all these cool lap steels you build makes me want one. Then you should ... lap steels are a ton of fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members nuke_diver Posted February 12, 2010 Members Share Posted February 12, 2010 I've said it before...if I ever was to get a lap steel I would get one of yours... Especially now that you have 30000 year old Mammoth Ivory.... Unfortunately I have no clue how to play one or what to play with one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members vcnyls Posted February 12, 2010 Members Share Posted February 12, 2010 I've said it before...if I ever was to get a lap steel I would get one of yours... Especially now that you have 30000 year old Mammoth Ivory.... Unfortunately I have no clue how to play one or what to play with one... Same here. But hell, it'd be fun figuring out what to play! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GuitarNoobie Posted February 12, 2010 Members Share Posted February 12, 2010 outstanding !!!! very, very nice.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Quarter Posted February 12, 2010 Author Members Share Posted February 12, 2010 Thanks guys Unfortunately I have no clue how to play one or what to play with one... They are not too tough to play, the basics come quick and the fun is instant. As what to play? ... just about anything you can think of really. Lap steel is a very versatile instrument and can cover just about any style. It can cover, lead, rhythm, fills, ambient effects and even mimic vocals too with the right touch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members caveman Posted February 12, 2010 Members Share Posted February 12, 2010 Top notch coolness! A litte bit of art deco vibe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members vintage clubber Posted February 12, 2010 Members Share Posted February 12, 2010 awesome stuff, Tom! You are a true craftsman! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kulardenu Posted February 12, 2010 Members Share Posted February 12, 2010 Tits! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jjpistols Posted February 12, 2010 Members Share Posted February 12, 2010 fantastic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members nuke_diver Posted February 12, 2010 Members Share Posted February 12, 2010 They are not too big right Quarter.... Something I could hide from the wife? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Quarter Posted February 13, 2010 Author Members Share Posted February 13, 2010 Thanks again all They are not too big right Quarter.... Something I could hide from the wife? LoL ... my experience is they will find anything you try and hide no matter what But here is an idea, they make killer Valentines Day gifts!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Quarter Posted February 22, 2010 Author Members Share Posted February 22, 2010 ---------------------------------------------------------------- Edit: finally had some nice weather and got some better pics taken ---------------------------------------------------------------- Some basic specs 24" scale one piece quilt maple body cocobolo rosewood fretboard, control covers, pickup rings, and knobs mother of pearl markers and logo string through body cocobolo bridge with a phosphor bronze saddle custom wound BG-Pups nickel covered humbuckers with 6 way rotary switching corian nut vintage style 3 on a plate nickel lollipop tuners . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GuitarNoobie Posted February 22, 2010 Members Share Posted February 22, 2010 whoa, that is beautiful !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Quarter Posted February 22, 2010 Author Members Share Posted February 22, 2010 Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bud M Posted February 22, 2010 Members Share Posted February 22, 2010 How about a close up of the knobs? They look like a very cool detail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Quarter Posted February 22, 2010 Author Members Share Posted February 22, 2010 How about a close up of the knobs? They look like a very cool detail. Here is a bit better look at them. Once the weather clears here I'll be taking some better pics. They did turn out pretty cool. I originally was going to use a chicken head for the selector, but was not happy with the look combined with the chrome V and T knobs I was going to use ... so ... I made the selector knob, liked it, and ended up making a matching V and T. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GuitarNoobie Posted February 22, 2010 Members Share Posted February 22, 2010 i already said it, but i will say it again, that is just awesome... the wood and the grains are just stunning... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Quarter Posted February 22, 2010 Author Members Share Posted February 22, 2010 She is a looker alright, but also has a sweet voice, that set of BG Darks in there just sing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GuitarNoobie Posted February 22, 2010 Members Share Posted February 22, 2010 She is a looker alright, but also has a sweet voice, that set of BG Darks in there just sing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members newbuilder Posted February 22, 2010 Members Share Posted February 22, 2010 wow:eek: that is incredible! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Quarter Posted February 22, 2010 Author Members Share Posted February 22, 2010 Thanks ... I had a fun time building it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members roycew93 Posted February 23, 2010 Members Share Posted February 23, 2010 That's just to COOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Quarter Posted February 23, 2010 Author Members Share Posted February 23, 2010 Thanks roycew93 ... I had a fun time building her! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Quarter Posted February 23, 2010 Author Members Share Posted February 23, 2010 Got a chance to really put her through the paces last night and thought I'd post a bit on the bridge saddle I used on this one. On previous variants, I've been using steel and stainless steel with great results. I've tried brass, and while ok, brass always seemed a tad dull, just lacking that something special. On this one I've been testing out a phosphor bronze saddle and I must say I'm liking it a lot. The bronze has a nice rich, clear, almost organic ring to it. Combined with Bryans sweet and articulate pickups, it makes for some killer sweet and rich tones. I guess thats why the high end top dollar cymbals are made of bronze and the best bells are cast from bronze. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Quarter Posted February 24, 2010 Author Members Share Posted February 24, 2010 Bump for some updated pics on page 2 ... finally had a nice day to take pics . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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