First post, old guy

Bob McElroy · Post by **Bob McElroy** » 7 Apr 2011 8:21 am

Hi folks,

Been playing (at) guitar and mandolin for about 40 years. I have always had a dedicated slide guitar around including a few low to mid level Dobros. I have made a few attempts at lap playing, but always with the idea that I would/could play the same lines.
I use open tunings frequently and know my 6th chord from my elbow.

So now, the lap bug has bitten again, and I hope you folks endure my questions.

My price point has me looking at the Rogues, SXs etc.
I have an overflowing parts drawer, if I go with humbucker pickup and "standard" mounted tuners I have high quality replacements ready to install.

Would you guys talk me out of either?

Post by **Brad Bechtel** » 7 Apr 2011 8:59 am

For the lowest price point, I'd seriously consider one of the Rondo SX lap steels. Something like this one should be easy to upgrade. You might prefer the sunburst finish instead.

They are not great lap steels, but they're great for the money.

Bob McElroy · Post by **Bob McElroy** » 7 Apr 2011 10:32 am

The burst is my fave. The P90 setup is tempting as well; I had a 50's Les Paul Junior that was capable of making all the sounds I require.

Mike Neer · Post by **Mike Neer** » 7 Apr 2011 12:03 pm

Hi Bob and welcome. Give it a go with one of the Rondo steels and let us know how you like it.

Bill Creller · Post by **Bill Creller** » 7 Apr 2011 3:35 pm

Hi Bob ! and welcome to the geriatric section of the forum!! ( not Mike!)

David Matzenik · Post by **David Matzenik** » 7 Apr 2011 8:00 pm

Old guys rule! Well. . . when we remember to.

Bob McElroy · Post by **Bob McElroy** » 8 Apr 2011 12:05 pm

Spent the morning looking for a conversion nut I bought at a garage sale years ago to get started, but it's MIA. Tried a bit with my bottleneck and my Tele on my lap, but that was a train wreck. Man, I want to get started! And, after a minor medical procedure today, it's feet up for a few days; perfect time to practice, gotta find that nut...

Mike Neer · Post by **Mike Neer** » 8 Apr 2011 12:11 pm

Bob McElroy wrote:Spent the morning looking for a conversion nut I bought at a garage sale years ago to get started, but it's MIA. Tried a bit with my bottleneck and my Tele on my lap, but that was a train wreck. Man, I want to get started! And, after a minor medical procedure today, it's feet up for a few days; perfect time to practice, gotta find that nut...

Send me your address and I'll send you one.

Bob McElroy · Post by **Bob McElroy** » 8 Apr 2011 2:36 pm

And I will send it back when done! PM with address on the way.

Kevin Mincke · Post by **Kevin Mincke** » 10 Apr 2011 6:20 pm

Welcome aboard old guy!
I must be in the right place again..............finally made it home. Not too long ago I was in a group called FOG (Four Old Guys) but we added a drummer and didn't get too confused as we were still FOG (Five Old Guys) We often wore the Ol' Guys rule T-shirts

Funny thing is we did everything from Fat Bottom Girls to Swingin' Doors Hmmm...........

Kevin Brown · Post by **Kevin Brown** » 11 Apr 2011 6:26 am

Welcome aboard Bob, it was'nt that long ago that long ago that I introduced myself here too, you'll find a great bunch of folks on here to help you along, as we've all been where your at right now, congratulations ! Do the rogue thing and get cracking, your first hurdle will be which tuning to start with, just post for help.

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First post, old guy

First post, old guy

Thanks Brad

Thanks for making me feel welcome folks.

Re: Thanks for making me feel welcome folks.

Wow Mike!