drewradlack Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 I'm looking to build one, and I am considering buying the book from this website: http://buildyourguitar.com/resources/lapsteel/index.htm Any advice? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Reflectedinthemoon Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 fraid not... never built myself an instrument (unless you count the Jack Daniels bottle i rigged up with a mic to use as a funky percussion piece). but you are a brave and admirable soul to do so. keep us updated on how it goes! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
In a little rowboat Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 I'm looking to build one, and I am considering buying the book from this website: http://buildyourguitar.com/resources/lapsteel/index.htm Any advice?Matter of fact, i have made 2...the most important thing is to make sure the scale is correct, and proper break angle on the nut and bridge...ive used cedar and maple to success...consider string height and string gauge together (you can have a lower action with heavier strings, light strings make intonation difficult)...i recommend heavy flat wounds... if you put the volume on the right near the bridge it is easy to use volume swells that sound a bit like pedal steel... i used a lace sensor in one, p-90 in the other and they both performed well... j Quote Link to post Share on other sites
drewradlack Posted February 25, 2008 Author Share Posted February 25, 2008 I'm thinking about using Mahogany and Telecaster hardware. I'll keep you all updated. Thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
drewradlack Posted March 27, 2008 Author Share Posted March 27, 2008 Me holding her. Check out more pics: www.myspace.com/ivegotcalentures Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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