are Vorson lap steels still being sold?

Maxwell Kolp · Post by **Maxwell Kolp** » 22 Mar 2021 10:41 pm

I'm relatively new to playing lap steel, and I saw the Vorson models and really liked the look of them. However, everywhere that lists them is out of stock, and I can't find anything that says whether they will ever be back in stock. Does anyone know if they will ever be back, or have they been discontinued?

Glenn Wilde · Post by **Glenn Wilde** » 23 Mar 2021 6:09 am

Seems that alot of stuff is out of stock these days, you kinda need to take what you can. Maybe just grab something to get you by until.....

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Jesse Valdez · Post by **Jesse Valdez** » 23 Mar 2021 6:50 am

Iâ€™ve seen a lot for sale on Craigslist and Marketplace, youâ€™ll get lucky I think. Seems like a good value.

Phillip Vaught · Post by **Phillip Vaught** » 23 Mar 2021 10:41 am

i saw one awhile back at a pawn shop but that was in dallas

Allan Revich · Post by **Allan Revich** » 23 Mar 2021 12:08 pm

A couple for sale right now on EBay. Located in Australia though.

Maxwell Kolp · Post by **Maxwell Kolp** » 23 Mar 2021 2:27 pm

I'll keep an eye out on ebay and craigslist. Thanks guys.

Mike Ritchie · Post by **Mike Ritchie** » 23 Mar 2021 6:09 pm

I had eyed a Vorsen a few years back and ended up buying a Gretsch G5700 and was very pleased with the quality and sound. Spends most of the time on the wall these days since I bought the pedal steel though. I would recommend the Gretsch for sure if you are looking for a new lap steel that won't break the bank.

Bill Sinclair · Post by **Bill Sinclair** » 24 Mar 2021 7:09 am

I bought a used 8-string Vorson a while back. Decent hardware and an interesting shape but I realized that I prefer passive pickups and I never got comfortable with the wide string spacing (7/16" at the bridge,3/8" at the nut). Funny, cuz I like that spacing on a 6-string but not an 8. Here's the ad from when I sold it:

https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtop ... ght=vorson

If you're looking for a new lap steel with interesting aesthetics and quality components, you might look at Rukavina or forumite Johnie King's customs. I gravitate toward a vintage look myself but I've admired their creations.

Glenn Wilde · Post by **Glenn Wilde** » 28 Mar 2021 7:18 am

Cole Clark steels have a similar look (natural exotic wood) if that's what your looking for. I have a CC Rickenbacker styled steel and it is excellent, well worth a look.

Jeffery Mercer · Post by **Jeffery Mercer** » 5 Apr 2021 9:00 pm

EBAY, REVERB, AMAZON ALWAYS HAS EM..

Jeffery Mercer · Post by **Jeffery Mercer** » 5 Apr 2021 9:03 pm

eBay has 2 listed as we speak brand new at $496.00

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