New parts for lap steel?

Dan Najvar · Post by **Dan Najvar** » 8 May 2000 7:32 pm

Hi there every one. I'm new here to the Forum
and I think it's just the coolest thing.
I would like to build an 8 or 10 string lap
steel.Does anyone out there know where I might find the hardware to accomplish this
task? Any info would be great.
thanks,Dan

Mike D · Post by **Mike D** » 8 May 2000 9:40 pm

Hi Dan, zip on over to the Musical Instrument Makers Forum - www.mimf.com

There is a plan for sale there (cheap) of an 8 string steel built by one of the members. There is also a ton of various info on making lap steels.

Also check out Pat Websters site http://www.bucks.edu/~0228685/guitar/new.html

She has made several really cool lap steels (also a bonus you'll get to see two of my guitars on her site <g>)

Good luck.

Everett Cox · Post by **Everett Cox** » 8 May 2000 10:41 pm

Dan-- I've been very pleased with Ed Naylor's Steal Guitar Works. He's a nice guy, seems to know a lot, and is happy to help. Don't know enough about 'going prices' but I sure had no complaints on any of the stuff I've bought from him. Good luck on your project. With Ed's help, I did a pretty respectable job on a 10/12 stringer, myself.
http://www.steelguitarworks.com/
-- Everett

Dan Najvar · Post by **Dan Najvar** » 9 May 2000 1:58 pm

Ya know, even before I became a member here
I thought this site had the coolest,most
helpful people on the net.You guys just proved it.
Thanks for everything,
Dan

Richard Vogh · Post by **Richard Vogh** » 10 May 2000 6:13 am

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica">quote:</font><HR><SMALL>(December 19, 1999) ... I can supply you with any kind of part you need to build a Steel. The question one must decide is how much mechanical capabilities they have and the tools to do the job. With a 5 minute phone call I can answer all your questions and can supply a "kit" that fits your pocketbool.
Ed Naylor
Steel Guitar Works
1-800-749-3363 </SMALL><HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Ed Naylor prefers phone calls over e-mail.