Melbert Roundabout

Steven Hudson · Post by **Steven Hudson** » 18 Sep 2020 7:46 am

I am really excited about receiving this steel. It is shipping from Tennessee today. This is Bob Allen's frypan design. He calls it the Roundabout. This is my new gig guitar.

Happy Steelin'

Joe Cook · Post by **Joe Cook** » 19 Sep 2020 6:37 am

Very cool, I love the wood Frypan design! Have fun, Steven! Post some samples sometime.

Daniel Zazynski · Post by **Daniel Zazynski** » 20 Sep 2020 8:43 am

Really unique! I have purchased a couple of lap steels from Bob and he is a great craftsman!

Joshua Clements · Post by **Joshua Clements** » 24 Sep 2020 3:51 pm

Take my money!! I had a 7-string Melbert for a bit. Loved it. I will have to see if they make these in an 8-string.

Steve Atwood · Post by **Steve Atwood** » 24 Sep 2020 4:39 pm

I like the traditional look of the frypan design and bought this Trade Wind a few years ago. It even has a faux horseshoe pickup. Itâ€™s a hollow body and has a unique tone.

Steven Hudson · Post by **Steven Hudson** » 25 Sep 2020 8:49 am

Joshua Clements wrote:Take my money!! I had a 7-string Melbert for a bit. Loved it. I will have to see if they make these in an 8-string.

He has already made an 8-string. I think he has a picture up now. That one has a deluxe head, more of a keyhead look, instead of the plain headstock look of the standard. I'm thoroughly enjoying this one. You know Bob, it's a sweet playing tank.

Steven Hudson · Post by **Steven Hudson** » 25 Sep 2020 8:50 am

Steve
That's a cool looking frypan. Thanks for sharing. I like the horseshoe look.