The Steel Guitar Forum

Sweet!

Here sis a great example of a very good lap steel at a very good price in the for sale section of the forum... and it is in your price range> http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=271893

Check out the Fender Mustang line... I use the Mustang 1 which I got for less than $100 0n Ebay but even brand new they aren't a lot more. Plenty of built in effects and output.

Stumbled across this on youtube and all I can say is wahoo! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TgyvrjEWr5Y

Mark, That deal on Craig's list sounds like a no brainer and I'm sure you'd be able to get you money back later on if you want to go for a better instrument. 2nd as for a stand I and many others here have just gone to a thrift store and bought a walker and with the adjustable legs it usually can be ...

Kevin, First off welcome to the forum, I'm sure that you will find as I did a wealth of information as well as advice. I see you are from Texas, so I'm sure there are a lot of steel players to give lessons and I do think that it is helpful to have someone in the know show you the ropes so to speak. ...

Larry, First off welcome to the forum and the world of Lap Steel. I like you took it up as a hobby a couple of years ago and well I am a bedroom player and that is all I really care about is just my own entertainment, I found Doug Beaumier's instruction books invaluable. Also here is a link to Doug ...

Chuck,

Really enjoyed all of the songs you have on this site... sweet listening!!

Good looking Melbert and as a member of the Melbert family I say welcome and I know you'll be pleased for a long time to come.

Sweet! And I'm sure that it sounds sweet as well. Just wish my playing did sound so much like pulling on a cat's tail.

Dom,
I'm sure that it took a lot of umph to get up there, play live and be judged on the spot... but I for one applaud not only your effort but the performance.
Tom

Welcome to the Happy Melbert Family!! As you found out there are many of us here on the forum who are big fans and I know you'll be happy for a long time to come. Congrats and happy pickin!

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Will lower the price to $340 and still include shipping but if it doesn't sell at that price I'll just keep her.

Congrats on your new Melbert. I have first hand knowledge of working with Bob and you are right he builds one fine guitar.

Still needs a new home. Will consider a offer but please no low balls!!

Breaks my heart to sell my Cypress Princess... but truth be told I am in over my head with 8 strings and while I hate to part with her I rather see her being played and enjoyed rather than sitting idle. Has George L pickup, a brass nut, made from Cypress with a natural finish. Comes with padded TKL ...

There are several of us here on the forum who have Melbert Lap Steels made by Bob Allen. He often has blems or discounted guitars that can be had in the $300 on below range. Check him out... very good man to work with and a great guitar that you'll have for years and years. http://www.musonmt.com/6....

Really enjoyed both of these songs. Especially walk don't run really got the blood pumping!! Thanks for your renditions.

John, First off welcome to the forum. I know you'll find a wealth of information as well as encouragement. Also I see that you have gotten some instructional matter but I would like to highly recommend Doug Beaumier's two books 25 songs for lap steel and 25 more songs for lap steel. Both will have y...

John,
Congratulations on your second Melbert! As you said many very positive posts here on the forum. I myself have a 6 string and an 8 string and while I doubt ever having a "need for more" if I was in the market Bob would be at the top of the list to call.

Tom

Scott and Russell, I think that there are are lot of us who share common back grounds... played a little guitar in the past, have a few years on us and want to get into something to peak our interest. I started this venture about 2 years ago and am and will always be a bedroom player, but that is fi...

I truly love my Melbert 6 string, built like a tank, stays in tune, sounds great, looks great and was built to my specifications without breaking the bank!

Roy,
Really nailed the old time flavor of this tune. Really enjoyed it.

Tom

I own two Melbert (6 & 8) and both play and sound fantastic IMHO and who is to say that 20 years down the road they may not be "classics". Hate to say it but Bob is no sping chicken (sorry Bob) but sure can turn out a great guitar as you already know and you can have it exactly the way...