The Steel Guitar Forum

Hi all, I'm a lap steel player who is looking for an inexpensive dobro to purchase for camping and learning bluegrss. Something along the lines of a Regal rd45 or comparable. Looking to spend between $150-$300, maybe more for the right guitar...Thanks! Scotty

Thanks for the help. Sounds like Don is the guy. Mike-I did post a while back about the National. I was unable to find exact parts (either NOS or used), so I settled on making do with what I could find. I have a friend who plays steel among many other things and also does instrument repair. I was ab...

Hi...just finishing up a resto on a National D8 Console, and I really want to slap some legs on this thing... I know there used to be a resource on the forum for them... I need legs and sockets, preferably 4 of 'em. Anyone got an idea, or an old steel that they're parting out? Any information is app...

Hi guys, Thanks for the imput....Brad, best advice ever. I don't mind a little rust, as the whole thing looks like it may have been left out in the yard. I'm more interested in the way the guitar will sound. The output on both pickups seems to be right on the money, although I don't know how to test...

Hi all, I posted here before regarding this guitar, and I could use some more help. I've been restoring a grand console (dual eight) for awhile when I have time. Someone did a serious hack job on this thing. I've managed to get as far as re-finishing and re-gluing the entire thing and now I'm trying...

Jerry, Yes, that's it...someone repainted it black, but I'm going to try and get it close...great close up picture, thanks...and thanks for the stewart mac tip... Rich, I don't have the pots, switches, or anything except the pickups...they've been snipped as close as you could snip them...I'm just h...

Hi all, I'm fairly new to the steel, and have been playing non-pedals...I just bought an old National d-8 off of Fleabay, and kind of got taken for a ride. The whole thing is really jacked up, so I'm now looking for parts. I am especially in need of the tuning gears and the pots and knobs...if anyon...