Bill made this guitar using the current 700 series pedal steel D-10 body with wood necks. It re purposes many of the components of his pedal steels.. including body, end plates, compact key-head with Grover tuners, pickup cavity, necks etc. The bridge is totally hand built along with the 8 peg head/nut. The string spacing is set for 3/8" at the bridge with a slight taper toward the nut. The scale length is Bill's standard 24 1/4".
The electronics include CTS pots with knurled tele knobs and a Switchcraft 3 way switch with chrome tip. Equipped with the Bill Lawrence 705 USA Reissue pickups, this guitar has a lovely smooth sweet tone that has been admired by many, including several professional players.. but has standard mounting cavity if you want to change to pickups of your choice.
The inlay work and curly maple body with honey amber lacquer finish are stunning to look at and are set off by the highly polished components, and comes with a cover to protect it when not being used, and there is not a mark on the guitar anywhere.
The legs telescope to a standing playing height, and fit in the included leg bag which velcro mounts under the guitar for transport in the included ATA hard case.
Sale price $1,800 obo.. split paypal and shipping. You are more than welcome to come check it out if you are in or visiting Minneapolis and take it home with you..
Lots of references on this forum. Thanks for looking! I can send hi res photos on request.
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Of course, he also said he would call it the Hal Braun Signature Model once I was famous... safe bet there.. hehe