The Steel Guitar Forum

hi steve, it is a supro 60,with an 80 rectifier tube, 2 6k6 power tubes and an 6sj7 and 6sf7. the knob only goes to 6, what were they thinking in those days? it comes with a small lap steel [faded silver pearloid usually]that fits in the case. they seem to be quite rare. with the caps and cord etc r...

hi, what scale? i assume 6 strings. i have an extra. rob

I have had success modifying snare drum stands like so, take the tops and cobb them onto a tall, stable drum stand bottom, reverse the odd arm[3rd] and bend the arms to fit. A thick rubber band for tension/grip of rear arms completes yer rube goldberg/polish lap steel stand, height adjustable. Music...

ok,so there is one cream one left? i have resisted too long. Is paypal preferred, let me know I will take it. rob 415 518 6074

There is a guy in northern california, whose website is vintage47amps.com, who makes replicas or reproductions of early supro and national amps. I have heard good things and his website will show the beautiful goodies he builds. He should be an excellent resource at least. regards rob

hi, it is Rob from the guitar show, from fairfax. I can be reached at 415 518 6074, or szpuk@comcast.net. Hoping to hear from you soon. regards Rob don't fret, slide

Gee nobody mentioned my favorite, grounding to the gas pipe. I've always wondered how that one didn't burn the house down or blow it up. In the sixties I would play my hot solos in the dark on stage squeezing a welding lighter/sparking device while picking, very dramatic, I am much less dramatic in ...

sold pending finances clearing. will send donation to forum when check clears. regards rob

will the person who agreed to buy this guitar on the phone please contact rob 415 518 6074 as local buyers are interested and i need further confirmation asap. thanks

if they are available i'll take them. regards rob

this beautiful guitar is still available, i am still open to trade possibilities

what the hell, does anyone have a set of white or chrome plates for my naked bakelite beauty before i make some from plastic or wood? or any other suggestions related or not?? regards, rob

my almost restored dual 8 professional needs only [2] 22 1/2"scale fretboards [8 string] and possibly a control plate. anyone out there?? any 22 1/2" scale at 8 [10?]string width considered and all help or sources much appreciated. regards rob champion, champ, br9, melobar, rics, nationals...

Not the workout video. Hi forumites, I was wondering if there are booths and/or exhibitors possibly selling "steel guitars" or vintage amps at these shows. I have been finding and restoring them for a while and have a few that I would like to offer if that seemed an appropriate venue. I am...

bump, willing to trade for right deal.

hi James, I have about 15 electric vintage laps that are for sale at very reasonable prices and I am about 30 minutes from Berkeley in Fairfax [Mayberry on acid] across the bay, and usually available to try some out [lap steels, not acid] and general goodwill. regards Rob 415 518 6074 also Players G...

I am also open to interesting trades for 6 string, lap or standard and possibly older tube amps. cheers rob

23" scale and 1/4 inch input jack

Offered for sale is a National double eight [note cannon] console steel guitar, no pedals, 2 X 8 strings. An excellent case, four legs, in good to very good condition with some finish checking. Everything is complete, functional and original except for replaced tuner buttons, and all parts are prese...

Oh no, now I can't lift the bar "UP" off the strings let alone put it back "DOWN" . I will still raise and lower it, but not the pitch. I think moving "BACK AND FORTH" on the neck will really clear things up. regards rob

hello john I am trying to buy your Iolana double neck so I can use my newly aquired plates and magnets. I know your out there somewhere, I am just looking for a response. I will send paypal or postal money order as soon as I hear back. Pardon my enthusiasm, I thought the timing of events indicated a...

hi. Stew-mac sells a variety of replacement buttons and several threads here describe the fix. I have good luck with drilling out the holes [in reverse] using friction to melt the plastic and squeezing them on immediately. I did about 20 yesterday so I am stocked with spares. regards rob

I did not intend to indicate that this was a done deal, my bad, I meant only to convey my enthusiasm as I had amazingly aquired a basket case double neck [heavily trashed] supro at a flea market that has the needed parts on Saturday. That being said did/do I get to buy the Iolana and resurrect her, ...

FWIW I have been there with more than a few lap, oops i mean STEEL guitars and cases. baking soda, spread and then vacuumed and sunshine does the case. Mold, however requires the vaporizing of sulfur to kill without damaging old fragile fabric lining and to prevent reoccurance. For the STEEL or SPAN...

great,I'll take it. i regretted having to part with the one i had and i have the missing parts. SOLD. regards rob 415 518 6074