The Steel Guitar Forum

Has anyone an 8 string lap steel for sale? Almost any make old steel would do, including one needing parts and/or restoration- nothing new or nearly new. I should point out that I live in the UK, so must be willing to post it here, or I have a friend in NC who would be willing to accept it as I am o...

Is there a chance that anyone knows anything about a 40's Regal amp. in a wood cabinet with cut out palm trees on the front? Is the circuit the same as any other make such as Supro/National- just badge engineered, or did they make their own? A diagram would be most helpful. Many thanks.

Actually, I was hoping someone with a similar Oahu tonemaster amp might be able just to look inside and tell me exactly which bulb to get- I'm sure I could just replace it then without a problem. I did try the website mentioned earlier, but it seems they have suspended trading for the moment. Thanks...

Dear john and Jim, thank you both for your wise advise- I'll take it!
Nick

Dear Tim, many thanks for that tip and I will try the outlet you reccomended. You coulnd't help me further by suggesting exactly how I can go about checking for the correct voltage could you?
Many thanks
Nick

I have an Oahu Tonemaster amp (from the 50's) which works fine but has one small thing wrong- the little bulb that lights up the Tonemaster panel in the front (over the top of the speaker shield-shaped grill) is missing and I have been unable to find a replacement here in the UK- not surprising as I...