Ive built a few spanish type guitars before but this is my first lap steel. It turned out OK. It actually looks better in the photos. Made with a piece of doug fir and two pieces of mahogany laminated together (what I had on hand). 10 string Bridge was made by Rukavina Guitars. 22.5 in scale. 3/8 string spacing. George L pickup (chosen mostly for its looks if Im being honest). My only steel experience before was with a 6 string rogue so I kind of guessed at what I would like. Some things I would do differently:
1. Less wood. Overkill on size and weight.
2. Smaller string spacing. Just my preference I suppose.
3. Move the output jack. Coming out the back makes it hard to lean it against anything while plugged in.
4. 12 strings. Should have just gone all out now I have to build another one.
First Lap Steel Guitar Build
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Well, Jay I like it at least. I have plans to do single 10 string one day in the next couple of years. A few other projects first.
I do like the bridge.
I do like the bridge.
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Beautiful!
Regards,
John
Steelin' is a way of life!
1997 Carter U-12 Double Body-Natural Birdseye Maple-8p/5k, Peavey Nashville 1000 Amp, Goodrich L10K Vol. Pedal, Boss DD-3 Delay, Boss CE-5 Chorus, Behringer UMC-204HD Audio Interface, AKAI MPK Mini MK3 Professional Midi Keyboard/Controller, Gretsch Bobtail Resonator, Fender Banjo, Rondo SX Lap Steel (C6), DIY Lap Steel (Open D), a few Mojo Hand Cigar Box Guitars (MojoHandGuitars.com).
John
Steelin' is a way of life!
1997 Carter U-12 Double Body-Natural Birdseye Maple-8p/5k, Peavey Nashville 1000 Amp, Goodrich L10K Vol. Pedal, Boss DD-3 Delay, Boss CE-5 Chorus, Behringer UMC-204HD Audio Interface, AKAI MPK Mini MK3 Professional Midi Keyboard/Controller, Gretsch Bobtail Resonator, Fender Banjo, Rondo SX Lap Steel (C6), DIY Lap Steel (Open D), a few Mojo Hand Cigar Box Guitars (MojoHandGuitars.com).