Steve Ahola wrote: So how did you find out about the one that needs repair? Was it listed under clearance? Sounds like a good deal since there is really not that much to a lap steel like the RJL (or practically any of them for that matter). Whereas a regular guitar could have all sorts of problems that could affect playability. (I have yet to see a lap steel that needs to be refretted.)
Steve
eah, I haven't seen a steel in need of a refret, either
Even if the fella on th ephone was just taking an educated guess as to the repair needed, I am pretty confident that it will be something relatively minor for anyone who has experience working with and fixing their own instruments. When I went to the MF site, I pressed "used" to see if they had any in stock, and there was one for the price listed. Later last night after I placed my order and it was confirmed, I got a notice telling me it would be a while since these were on backorder. I don't think that would apply to the one I ordered, obviously, but I thought I would let anyone know if they wee interested in trying to get a brand new one from Musician's friend, that even though the site has these listed "in stock", it is not so. The message did not detail as to timeframe of the back order on the White pearloid, or if it applies to the other colors as well.
) however for today Wednesday the 26th there is a 10% discount so you will save $14 (which is better than nothing). For California customers like me they do charge sales tax.
Now white pearl is not the hot color anymore? Oh, darn!. The humbucker is ok on this thing, really not too shabby, but I am thinking along what Steve mentioned about a coil tap to get some single coil action going. Haven't tried it out at a rowdy bar yet, but the series wired dimmers are a strong consideration toward copper shielding. Fantastic observation, Steve