Illuminated fretboard for Steelies

Richard Topping · Post by **Richard Topping** » 2 Jan 2015 3:32 am

Hi folks,
If you sometimes have a problem seeing your fretboard onstage or at home, then you might be interested in my illuminated fretboards.
You can see them on my website and obtain a quotation.
Although they are custom-made to your requirements, you'll probably be pleasantly surprised at the price.
The website is www.live-edge-fretboards.co.uk
Best regards,
Richard.

Malcolm McMaster · Post by **Malcolm McMaster** » 2 Jan 2015 8:01 am

Have tried this out on my guitar, great quality product at a great price, and Richard is a great guy to deal with.

Rene Brosseau · Post by **Rene Brosseau** » 11 Jan 2015 1:13 pm

Great idea ! Have you shipped to Canada yet?

Dennis Smith · Post by **Dennis Smith** » 13 Jan 2015 6:54 pm

How much are they? Where can I see on not on the guitar?

Richard Topping · Post by **Richard Topping** » 14 Jan 2015 3:21 am

Rene Brosseau wrote:Great idea ! Have you shipped to Canada yet?

Hi Rene,

Thanks - glad you like it.

I only started production in December, so haven't sent any to Canada yet.

The fretboards are all made-to-order, but the typical price is 110 UK pounds excluding shipping, with good discount if you buy more than one.

The illuminated fretboard sits on top of you guitar's fretboard and does not need any modifications to your guitar.

The scale-length and the widths/taper are made specifically to your requirements, and you can decide whether you want the cable to be at the front or at the rear of the fretboard.

It is available in 5 colours.

Anyhoo...If you go onto my website's How to Order page you'll be able to key in some sizes from your guitar and obtain a quote.

Best regards,
Richard.

Richard Topping · Post by **Richard Topping** » 15 Jan 2015 6:46 am

Dennis Smith wrote:How much are they? Where can I see one not on the guitar?

Hi Dennis,
Good question ..... I'll see about getting a short video onto YouTube within the next few days so you can see how it looks before and after fitting.
Cheers for now.
Richard.

Gary L Reed · Post by **Gary L Reed** » 15 Jan 2015 8:14 am

Richard, I received my fretboard. All is just like you said. I am well pleased. To all you guys out there looking, Richard is a great guy to deal with and will treat you more than fairly.

Richard Topping · Post by **Richard Topping** » 15 Jan 2015 9:27 am

Hi Gary,
Really glad to hear that you like it.
There will be no keeping you back now!
Please keep in touch.
Many thanks!
Richard.

Richard Sinkler · Post by **Richard Sinkler** » 15 Jan 2015 2:45 pm

The fretboards are all made-to-order, but the typical price is 110 UK pounds excluding shipping, with good discount if you buy more than one.

Copied from a currency converter:

110 British Pound Sterling equals
166.88 US Dollar

Is this right?

They do look really cool. I have had nights where I couldn't see.

Richard Topping · Post by **Richard Topping** » 15 Jan 2015 3:48 pm

Hi Richard,
Yes, that sounds about right.
The cost of shipping by UPS from Scotland adds around 38 dollars.
Shipping is free to customers who buy 2 or more.
Thanks for your kind comment - much appreciated!
Cheers for now,
Richard.

John McClung · Post by **John McClung** » 15 Jan 2015 9:37 pm

These look great.

Just historically curious: didn't MSA announce a product like this a year or two ago? Was it never released?

Tony Tims · Post by **Tony Tims** » 15 Jan 2015 11:33 pm

http://msapedalsteels.com/html/lfrets.html

Malcolm McMaster · Post by **Malcolm McMaster** » 17 Jan 2015 11:02 am

John, believe the built into neck ones are available on new guitars from factory, but don't believe the retro fit ones are available yet, think this may be due to Kyle being off work for a considerable time after falling and injuring his shoulder, perhaps Kyle can update.

David Biggers · Post by **David Biggers** » 20 Jan 2015 10:43 am

Hey....will you be at the Dallas Ft Worth show or have some of these there to purchase? I believe they will sell very fast if you do. Can we order by make of guitar? I play a Carter SD-10 and I believe they are all the same specs no matter what year it is. And when will you have just a plain white led available soon?
Thanks

Richard Topping · Post by **Richard Topping** » 20 Jan 2015 2:58 pm

Hi David,
Thanks for your interest.

The plain white/clear version is almost ready and should be available end Feb.

You asked a good question regarding a standardised fretboard, but I'd have to drastically reduce the range of options in order to do this.
Just now I offer 5 different colours (excluding white) plus the choice of having the cable at the front or the rear of the guitar, making 10 possible configurations.

I suppose if the colours were limited to one or two instead of five then I could offer an "off the shelf" fretboard to suit a range of guitar makes.

Delivery is currently only 2 weeks, so there's no real reason to reduce the range at present, but it's definitely something I'll keep in mind.

I had hoped to attend the Dallas show, but sadly I won't manage this year.

Best regards,
Richard.

Brian Henry · Post by **Brian Henry** » 20 Jan 2015 4:00 pm

Those are very cool indeed, although $200 is very expensive. Until I can afford one here is what I use and it works rather well. A small led torch (british) or flashlight mounted on key head $2.50 plus tax

Dave Potter · Post by **Dave Potter** » 20 Jan 2015 4:17 pm

Richard Sinkler wrote:I have had nights where I couldn't see.

Boy, haven't we all?

Malcolm McMaster · Post by **Malcolm McMaster** » 21 Jan 2015 12:25 am

Brian, the MSA retro fit one is around $340, it is a different style of construction.

Dan Werner · Post by **Dan Werner** » 4 Feb 2015 6:19 pm

I just received and tried out the illuminated fretboard from Richard Topping. Awesome product and a great person to do business with.

Jim Palenscar · Post by **Jim Palenscar** » 9 Feb 2015 7:06 am

Richard was kind enough to send me a number of his lighted fretboards and he has done a fine job! Drop in to see them.

David Biggers · Post by **David Biggers** » 20 Feb 2015 11:21 am

Someone please bring some of these to the Dallas show THIS YEAR!
Thx.

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