Bringing this beauty to the TSGA

Mark Roeder · Post by **Mark Roeder** » 24 Feb 2015 11:49 am

I have always wanted to experiment with a stand that would allow you to play a "Gitsteel" in either vertical or horizontal positions, or in between. "Gibsteel" by Ram Guitars.

Mike Neer · Post by **Mike Neer** » 24 Feb 2015 11:53 am

That is superb...simply stunning.

admin · Post by **b0b** » 24 Feb 2015 12:26 pm

First you need a Gitsteel...

Mark, if you're going to be selling these, you should post in New Product Announcements.

Mark Roeder · Post by **Mark Roeder** » 24 Feb 2015 12:37 pm

Thanks for the tip Bob. I wasn't sure about selling stands since it is a very small group of players, it was something I've always wanted to play around with. I am sure that Ron would be willing to make more Gibsteels though.

John Booth · Post by **John Booth** » 24 Feb 2015 1:46 pm

Now THAT is cool my friend !

Stephen Abruzzo · Post by **Stephen Abruzzo** » 24 Feb 2015 2:08 pm

WOW......."necessity is the mother of invention".

Scott Swenson · Post by **Scott Swenson** » 24 Feb 2015 3:02 pm

Dayum, Mark... That is frigging awesome! When did you get the guitsteel?
BTW, I'm still digging the stand I bought from you one year in.
Thanks again for everything!

Bob Blair · Post by **Bob Blair** » 24 Feb 2015 3:21 pm

gasp! Too cool!

Rick Barnhart · Post by **Rick Barnhart** » 24 Feb 2015 4:33 pm

Homerun, Mark!!!! I didn't realize Ram Guitars made such contraption, nice rig.

Tom Pettingill · Post by **Tom Pettingill** » 24 Feb 2015 5:46 pm

Sweet! Nice job on both

Don McGregor · Post by **Don McGregor** » 25 Feb 2015 4:24 am

Envy. The whole package. Wow!

HowardR · Post by **HowardR** » 25 Feb 2015 4:30 am

Look forward to seeing you in Dallas, Mark......

Mark Roeder · Post by **Mark Roeder** » 25 Feb 2015 7:43 am

Thanks for all the compliments folks, I am hoping to work it into the trio I have going with my wife. It has been many years since I have done much guitar playing.

Howard, remember when I mentioned this idea at the TSGA back a few years ago. It is fun to follow an idea through....and to see it look like it does, Ron did an incredible job.

Jack Hanson · Post by **Jack Hanson** » 25 Feb 2015 8:01 am

I have dealt with both Ron Mielzynski at RAM Guitars and Mark Roeder with Deluxe34.

Both Ron and Mark offer the highest quality products at very reasonable prices. Their commitment to customer service is extraordinary.

Andy Volk · Post by **Andy Volk** » 25 Feb 2015 8:01 am

What a beautiful instrument and complimented by the perfect, innovative, classy industrial design solution.

Mark Roeder · Post by **Mark Roeder** » 25 Feb 2015 8:11 am

Thanks Andy

I am all about function and beauty......

Andy Henriksen · Post by **Andy Henriksen** » 25 Feb 2015 9:27 am

Super cool! In that last pic, with the nearly vertical set-up, there appears to be nothing but gravity holding it there. Is that correct? I'd personally be nervous about stepping up to it and bonking my elbow into it causing it to tumble.

Rick Barnhart · Post by **Rick Barnhart** » 25 Feb 2015 9:39 am

If I'm not seeing things again, there appear to be knobs on the bottom of each bracket. I wondered the same thing. Maybe there are threaded ferules embedded on the back side of the guitar?

Mark Roeder · Post by **Mark Roeder** » 25 Feb 2015 9:43 am

Andy, I had Ron set some threaded nuts into the back of the Gibsteel to keep it secured.

I use those easy to turn screws with big plastic knobs

Mike Neer · Post by **Mike Neer** » 25 Feb 2015 10:07 am

Mark, you are stand-making genius.

Mark Roeder · Post by **Mark Roeder** » 25 Feb 2015 11:03 am

Thanks Mike
Your support is truly appreciated. It has been a cool journey, talking to players, developing ideas. Ben Harper has one for his Asher, that's pretty cool!

I should post a picture of the very first one I made.....amusing to say the least

Jeff Repp · Post by **Jeff Repp** » 25 Feb 2015 11:35 am

Looking forward to hearing that monster in Dallas. Nice job!

Jonathan Lam · Post by **Jonathan Lam** » 25 Feb 2015 12:44 pm

Holy cow. Stand and guitar are sick! I want one!

Stephen Abruzzo · Post by **Stephen Abruzzo** » 25 Feb 2015 1:18 pm

Hey Mark....are those Vintage Vibe Charlie Christian pickups in your Gitsteel?

Mark Roeder · Post by **Mark Roeder** » 25 Feb 2015 1:24 pm

Those are Jason Lallor CCs. That is Ron's choice for his lap steels. I haven't had time to really check out how it really sounds, just a quick plug in. I'm too busy finishing the things I want to bring down to Texas.