The Steel Guitar Forum

a couple of glamour shots of pure sweetness. 1950 Oahu

good to know. thanks

coincidently Lee, what originally prompted my question was, I am in the process of buying a lap steel pretty much just like yours. it to is a beauty and in mint condition, except, I believe the pu may need replacing or rewinding. Still, it's just too cool looking and good playing of a guitar to pass...

thanks for the info gentlemen. i wonder if the word "beefy" would ever be used to describe their tone?

thanks for the info Peter. What made me wonder was, while trying out a 50's Supro (which has 2 magnets), the pickup sounded a bit thin and harsh. I took it to a friends vintage shop and he measured the pickup response with an ohm meter and it read 255K which he said was quite low and the pickup poss...

I was curious what the characteristics should be on a vintage Valco String through pick up. thanks

another important consideration is what neck scale length will serve you best

does anyone know app. what size this tone bar is? I am so bowled over by his exquisite playing.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2nXkL8V9P8

does anyone know what size this tone bar is? I am so bowled over by his exquisite playing.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2nXkL8V9P8

thanks for the reply. I was actually looking for a funky kind of older one preferably in the $400 to $800 range.

hi folks, I was wondering if some of you all have an opinion on a good medium scale length lap steel. I have an old BR 9 which is around 22", and I like the way it plays but its tone is not all that great, (maybe because it isn't made of real wood). I also have a real sweet old Oahu Diana which...