Felt or other underneath lapsteel

[Alex Cattaneo]

Does anyone have a suggestion for some sort of felt or fabric or whatever to put on the underside of a lap steel? I’ve seen a lot of vintage instruments with it, but I don’t know what it is exactly or where to get it. Thanks!

[Steven Wilson]

I'm using a product called "CatTongue" which looks like a roll of translucent, textured duct tape. There are also some stick-on sandpaper-like products which are used on the top of skateboards. Either one makes the instrument less prone to sliding around on your knee. It only takes a little of either product to accomplish the goal; think small strips rather than covering the entire surface.

[John Keefe]

If you want to try felt, you can find it in the craft store Michaels. They sell it in a lot of colors, and a large size that should do the job on the back of a lap steel. I'm going to try it, and will probably go with a neutral adhesive like Elmer's Glue-All.

John Keefe

[Aaron Clinton]

If you want to try felt, you can find it in the craft store Michaels. They sell it in a lot of colors, and a large size that should do the job on the back of a lap steel. I'm going to try it, and will probably go with a neutral adhesive like Elmer's Glue-All.

John Keefe

Elmer’s shrinks fabric as it dries. I recommend using spray glue for this job.

[Michael Lester]

I have applied common felt (lots of colors to choose from) with spray adhesive to the backs of several lap steels.

My lesson was learned after just about losing a lap steel from my lap with starched jeans.

The felt provides a good friction stability. Can't imagine not having it.

[George Piburn]

If you are opposed to ruining the bottom of your steel guitar with adhesives.

The late Ray Montee (president of the jerry byrd fan club) showed everyone at the Dallas Non Pedal Room

He used a piece of that rubbery shelf liner from Dollar General and placed it across his legs
his Panda's didn't budge at all. After your playing just roll it up for storage and transport.

Keeps the instruments more original didn't leave any marks, eliminates all of the shortcomings of any adhesive solution.

[Aaron Clinton]

If you are opposed to ruining the bottom of your steel guitar with adhesives.

The late Ray Montee (president of the jerry byrd fan club) showed everyone at the Dallas Non Pedal Room

He used a piece of that rubbery shelf liner from Dollar General and placed it across his legs
his Panda's didn't budge at all. After your playing just roll it up for storage and transport.

Keeps the instruments more original didn't leave any marks, eliminates all of the shortcomings of any adhesive solution.

I would definitely do that with a minty! That is great advice. All my guits seem to come with the bottoms already knackered

[Mike Neer]

I used to use a piece of cabinet shelf liner when I played my Tricone out at gigs. Most of time I wore slacks, so it was pretty slick. Worked perfectly.

[Alex Cattaneo]

Thanks everyone! Lots of good suggestions and tips!