The first DePaule Slick Slider 8

[Andy DePaule]

The first "DePaule Slick Slider 8" is done.
Took me way too long to get it done, but it is a proto-type and that means altering the plans here and there along the way.
This one is the long 24 inch scale and sounds very good.
The second one will be a short 22.5" scale that I intend to keep.

I know the other post of the building was getting too long, but if anyone is interested? This is a link:
https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=379161

Wild Tiger Striped Maple center body with Figured Claro Black Walnut and Quilted Maple outer wings. Gotoh Tulip Silver Tuning Machines and a Lace Alumitone Pick Up....
It has a soft Vinyl case with a large pocket and handles as well as back straps. $1,200.00 Plus shipping in the lower 48 states.
Any questions? Send me a PM because the mail feature for me on the forum does not work well..

Here are the photos of the done deal.

[Dennis Wireman]

WoW Andy great looking one for sure and with that pickup bet it sounds amazing. should not last long on here

[Erv Niehaus]

Beautiful instrument.
Erv

[Joe Cook]

That is beautiful, Andy! Your work is amazing.

[Jon Zimmerman]

A ‘tour de force’ with “woody” styling cues from Nat.NY’s, Andy. An Artisan’s winning entry.

[Andy DePaule]

WoW Andy great looking one for sure and with that pickup bet it sounds amazing. should not last long on here

Thanks Dennis,
Yes the Alumitone is amazing. Sounds great and has a wide range of tone using just the tone control.
Not quite sure how it works, but please don't explain it to me because I'm still trying to understand light bulbs!
Best wishes,
Andy

[Andy DePaule]

Thanks to Erv, Joe & Jon.
Best wishes,
Andy

[Andy DePaule]

A ‘tour de force’ with “woody” styling cues from Nat.NY’s, Andy. An Artisan’s winning entry.

Hi Jon,
Yes it was inspired by the National New Yorker's very kool design.
I made a few changes to suite my own styling ideas as well as some for function.
Best wishes,
Andy

[Andy DePaule]

My wife and I are now back in Saigon for the next 5 weeks.
If anyone is interested in buying this it will need to wait until we return to Oregon October the 17th.

[Chris Boyd]

Magnificent work Andy !

[Andy DePaule]

Thanks Chris,
I'll have it for sale again when I return to the USA after the 17th of October.
Best wishes,
Andy

[John Groover McDuffie]

Beautiful design, Andy!!

[Andy DePaule]

Thanks John,
The design is based on the National New Yorker lap steels from the 1940's though I made several changes and alterations from the originals that were 6 strings.
Andy

[Andy DePaule]

Back in the USA now so if anyone knows someone looking for a nice lap steel at a good price plus the ride....
Anyone interested can contact me through the forum PM system.
Comes with a padded vinyl case with large pocket for your picks, bar, can of beer or what have you.

[Andy DePaule]

Thanks Chris,
Doing the best I can...
Andy