I finished this homemade lapsteel a couple of weeks ago. The dark wood is bubinga and the bright wood is mable. The body is hollow. 22 1/4 inch scale. The PU is a gift from my good friend Henning Kock.
It has a warm and jazzy sound with a fine sustain. At the moment it’s tuned Leavitt.
How soon will this guitar be ready to purchase? That is a great design How does the stringspacing compare to A Rick or fender ?I would like to have one of these Garland Nash
Unbelievably nice, Bruno! I've been toying with building one following a similar concept (neck through, hollow "wings") -- I believe you may have inspired me to take the plunge. Any photos taken from the side? I'm interested in how you "stepped" the neck down in thickness".
Very beautiful, Bruno - and quintessentially Scandinavian in its elegant, simple design. I wonder what it would sound like with a Kent Armstrong or other archtop jazz guitar pickup?
Thank you everybody for all the nice comments.
I built this guitar because I could use a second lap guitar for experiments with different tunings, and I just thought I would share it with you.
I am really honoured by the fact that someone would want to purchase my guitar. I never thought of this as a commercial project and I’m afraid I don’t have the capacity for a production. Should that ever become a possibility I’ll let you know.
The string spacing is the same as my Fender Deluxe 8. I don’t know what that would be in inches.
It’s hard to find aged bubinga and very expensive too, at least in Denmark. Both centerblock and “wings” are hollow. The center block for specific reasons that involves both tone and sustain.
Denny – I’m not sure I understand your question!
Andy - I’m a novice in PU’s, but I find that interesting.
Bruno,
I'm very impressed with the quality of the craftsmanship you put into this lap steel..
I am equally impressed with your wood choice , and the design .....Thanks for sharing this with us ....It's a fine example of what can be done at home ... ...GORGEOUS !!..
Sincerely, Jim
I've learned not to provide critique (in most cases) unless it's asked for ! When a person is intent upon making more instruments of their "prototype" presentation, ...they sometimes forget to ask for VERY valuable critique (albeit a few don't want to hear it ).
<SMALL>I never thought of this as a commercial project and I’m afraid I don’t have the capacity for a production.</SMALL>
Suffice it to say your work is very appealing indeed !
Aloha,
DT~
<font size="1" color="#8e236b"><p align="center">[This message was edited by Denny Turner on 10 August 2005 at 03:02 PM.]</p></FONT>
Denny – I sure would like to hear whatever critique you may have – I could only benefit from that, should I ever get the idea of building another guitar. Although it can only be on concept and layout as I’m not gonna send this piece of wood to Hawaii for a hands on test
Peter – I send you a mail, but it was returned (false address) Send me a mail if you want that picture.
! When a person is intent upon making more instruments of their "prototype" presentation, ...they sometimes forget to ask for VERY valuable critique (albeit a few don't want to hear it 
).
