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Topic: 6 Tuning lap steel |
Philip Bender
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Palmetto FL USA (deceased)
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Posted 14 May 2008 12:05 pm |
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Aloha All,
Here is a picture of the new 6 tuning lap steel that I have been working on so long. It was taken on the 13th, and I put final coat of clear on today. All that is left, is the tuning indicator window, and assembly. BTW, the "Slim Belly" PU is red hot.
Later,
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John Bushouse
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Posted 14 May 2008 1:08 pm
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Looking forward to seeing the pics  |
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Rick Aiello
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Berryville, VA USA
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Posted 15 May 2008 10:46 am Re: 6 Tuning lap steel
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| Philip Bender wrote: |
| BTW, the "Slim Belly" PU is red hot. |
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Danny James
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Summerfield Florida USA
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Posted 15 May 2008 2:34 pm
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Hey Phil,
I too am looking forward to seeing the pics.
Maybe get to give it a try before summer is over. 
All the best,
Danny |
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Rick Aiello
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Berryville, VA USA
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Posted 17 May 2008 7:07 am
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Here you go ...
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Philip Bender
From:
Palmetto FL USA (deceased)
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Posted 17 May 2008 7:57 am 6 tuning steel
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Aloha Rick,
Thanks a load for taking care of these pictures, I don't know what is wrong but I cannot upload pics onto the forum. Any question about the mechanism, or anything else, let me know.
BTW, the cam does have provision for 48 variations, but we chose 6 to start with.
hi to low;
1.D, E, C, A, G, E, C, A
2. F
3. C# C#
4. F D
5. D B
6.E F D Bb
Just one set of variations, more to come not based on C6.
Mahalo,
Phil |
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Philip Bender
From:
Palmetto FL USA (deceased)
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Posted 31 May 2008 4:42 pm Tuning chart
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Aloha all,
Let's see if I can fix this chart;
1. D E C A G E C A
2. D E C Bb G# E C Bb
3. D F C A G E C A
4. D E C# A G E C A
5. D F D A G E C A
6. D E D B g e C A
Now let's see if that works.
Mahalo,
PHIL |
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Philip Bender
From:
Palmetto FL USA (deceased)
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Posted 12 Jun 2008 5:46 pm 6 Tuning , 8 string lap steel
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Aloha all,
Well one more day, and the new guitar will be completed. The last pics were just a ststic picture, without all of the strings, and being hard wired. I think a couple of hours will do it, and BTW, what is the best way to let everyone hear how it sounds, U tube or what?
At least there will be some new pictures, with the inside of the tuning changer.
Mahalo for all of the interest,
Phil
P.S. There is still a tiger in the grain of the walnut body, I will try to show it. |
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chris ivey
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california (deceased)
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Posted 13 Jun 2008 3:15 pm
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| very nice....i'd appreciate more info/pics on the cam function! |
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Philip Bender
From:
Palmetto FL USA (deceased)
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Posted 14 Jun 2008 8:47 am 6 Tuning lap steel
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Aloha Chris,
Let me have your email address, and I will send you some pics, and info on changer in general along with details on cam.
Mahalo,
Phil |
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chris ivey
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california (deceased)
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Philip Bender
From:
Palmetto FL USA (deceased)
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Posted 3 Jul 2008 12:08 pm 6 tuning lap steel
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Aloha all,
Well she is finished, not too happy with the finish but all in all ok. The tuning variations are as listed, but not finalized as of now, but they are nice.
Thanks for all of the comments, and help, could not have done it otherwise.
If more pics or info needed, email me or reply here.
Again, thanks, Phil |
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Danny James
From:
Summerfield Florida USA
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Posted 3 Jul 2008 1:52 pm
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It seems you have outdone yourself this time Phil.
If you make it to Col. again this yr. be sure and bring brother Gary and stop by for a little pickin & grinnin.
Danny |
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Philip Bender
From:
Palmetto FL USA (deceased)
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Posted 24 Jul 2008 1:55 pm 6 tuning lap steel
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Aloha all,
Here is an update on the tunings for this changer;
Base tuning, C6 A6 D9 F9 C9maj,
is there any other tuning you would like to include?
Phil |
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Chuck Fisher
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Santa Cruz, California, USA * R.I.P.
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Posted 24 Jul 2008 9:42 pm
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| yum, nice work Jason clean and simple, elegant... |
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Danny James
From:
Summerfield Florida USA
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Posted 25 Jul 2008 5:45 am
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Because of the limits of string stretch I don't know if you can put an E or an A tuning on there (low bass)?? Both of those are quite handy. 
Sorry I missed seeing your guitar at Winchester.
Yer old pal,
Danny |
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