The Steel Guitar Forum

Is your Oahu still available?

You might check Reverb. There are a couple used Fairytales available there now, though the prices are still above $2000. Might be worth checking...

I'm looking for an Oahu Diana in good to excellent shape. Anyone interested in parting with one? Would also consider an Oahu Tonemaster in very good to excellent shape. Thanks.

Any idea what the scale length is?

Hi, Bill! I had to give up playing guitar after many years due to chronic palmar fasciitis (like plantar fasciitis, only in the hand and not the foot) which was pretty debilitating. There isn't a day I don't miss guitar, but dobro and lap steel are two of the most joyful pursuits I've ever undertake...

I have this EH-125 that I purchased as a stripped carcass and rebuilt with new fittings and electronics. Plays and sounds excellent. https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2020-03/12244_1943_Gibson_EH125_F_7317024_2_1.jpg PM me if you have any interest. I can supply more photos and all specifics. Y...

Thanks for the replies, everyone. I found an EH-100 here in Portland and picked it up yesterday. It's going to need a little work, but should be pretty nice once it's worked on.

I assume you're asking where you can put stolen instrument info on this forum, but I'd check out a couple other options. If they're on social media like Facebook or Instagram, that is a good place. Post the info with a request for people to share it on their page and share it on the page of musical ...

Looking for an EH-100, EH-125 or BR-3 if anyone is interested in selling one. Doesn't hurt to ask, right? Thanks.

I’m a 7 string fan. Mine are tuned G9 gGBDFAD, but there a couple really good 7 string tunings based on Dobro G. EGBDGBD G6 gives you a nice bottom end that’s missing on Dobro & E minor GBDEGBD is another G6 option Allan, what styles of music are you playing with those tunings? Have you eve...

Don Barnhill wrote:I'm in the same choice situation. I have six strings already so I would choose an 8. Good luck!

Don, why are you wanting to go to an 8 string? Just curious.

Great feedback! Thanks, everyone. My inclination is to go 8 string or, as David mentioned, even the 7 string. I remember hearing an interview with Alan Akaka who mentioned another Hawaiian player that prefers 7 string to 8 string. But, Steve, I also appreciate your intuition to stay with 6 string an...

I am new to lap steel. Have been playing dobro for three years. Have a good basic understanding of music theory. Am self motivated and can self teach to a good degree. However, I am stuck in the, "Should I choose 6 string or 8 string?" dilemma. Any assistance you could provide to help guid...

Thanks for the responses, everyone. Okay, just to clarify, I have been in touch with them via email. They were out of the country and stuck in Central America due to Covid-19. While there, they had limited access to internet and phone. Jon King, the owner, was finally able to return to Florida, but ...

Wondering if anyone has done business with Guitar Vintners? I've been in contact via email with them regarding a lap steel and they seem legit, but an endorsement from someone here would be much more reassuring! Thanks.

Edited to add the website address.