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i have what seems to be pretty much the same oahu. i use open D and i'm using 12/54 strings but i don't remember the brand i used. no problem with the tension and playability.

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try simply speakers.

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interesting read. i'm a fan of theirs. so glad to see some newer people picking up the lap steel.
thanks brad,

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al, can't find your pm but i am interested in the tailpiece.
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pm sent for the thinline tailpiece.
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billy has indicated that he is putting them on his. you may want to contact him.

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rest in peace, bobby!

he was always a great help to me and this forum that he created has given me a new musical life that i'll appreciate forever.

thank you bobby!!
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both are beautiful. love the gold foil!!

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if you have the schematic, pull all tubes and check the voltages. if ok, plug in the rectifier tube and check. then the preamp, check and then the power tubes, check. most likely would have found the problem by then. you could also check all the resistors but particularly the ones around the faulty ...

Steve Green wrote:Is the steel by any chance located in Puerto Rico?

Reason for asking, is that I sold an almost identical 1953 Supro to a gentleman in Puerto Rico many years ago, and thought this might be the same one.

it is located in socal. thanks,

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Jack Hanson wrote:Not a Valco expert by any stretch, but I would opine that's not a bad price if everything works. Especially with the brittle plastic pickup/bridge covers (and their fasteners) both intact.

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from what little wood is showing on my br9 it looks to be mahogany.
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hope this is ok to ask: is $600 a decent deal for a supro 53 dual six string lap steel? seller indicates only tuners have been changed but may mean buttons. two extra fretboards included. thanks, https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2203/13573_supro3a_1.jpg https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2...

many places to find them starting with stew mac. take note of the shape of the end of the shaft as you'll need to know that to order the proper ones. they will come in various shades also. in replacing, i heat the shaft with a soldering gun, put a drop of CA inside the button hole and put it on the ...

either one. i do like the contrast idea. how they sound is more important. good job bringing them back.

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same here, marty.
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a friend of mine just bought the pocket version and has used it for both bass and guitar gigs and loves it. he says it is great not having to carry around a bunch of equipment. i see mooer has a prime 1 unit that is bluetooth wireless including the footswitch. wondered if anyone has tried that one? ...

you can check for the century here.

https://www.google.com/search?client=fi ... +lap+steel

and skylark here.

https://www.google.com/search?client=fi ... +lap+steel

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i have one just about like yours. mine is probably from the 50s and has the pyramid bridge. see enclosed info about oahu. 1939 catalog https://jakewildwood.blogspot.com/2013/03/c1939-oahu-guitar-catalog-no-23270k.html p.s. serial number info. https://foxhs.mystrikingly.com/blog/oahu-lap-steel-serial...

strymon deco. lots of effects built in.

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Larry Hobson wrote:How do you sleep at night! ! ?

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great song and i enjoy all of his songs and have seen him twice , but...

"junior browns licks on my wife" cracked me up.

good luck

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i see a lot of people are using bee boxes but i don't know for sure if they come in that size.

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now and then i catch hawaiian eye and the hawaiian bands they have on there.

must be me/tv

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wishing you the best jack. i've enjoyed reading your posts and insights.

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