Looking for inexpensive 8 string lap steel

Nick Anderson · Post by **Nick Anderson** » 30 Oct 2005 9:26 pm

Can someone point me in the right direction?

I am looking for a cheap 8-string lap steel to tune to C6.

$300 is my approximate limit.

Any help would be great!

Thanks,
Nick

Tim Tweedale · Post by **Tim Tweedale** » 30 Oct 2005 11:49 pm

The Little Roy Wiggins S-8 is about $250.

-Tim

Gary Boyett · Post by **Gary Boyett** » 31 Oct 2005 3:22 am

Can't get much cheaper than this:
http://steelguitarforum.com/Forum2/HTML/008007.html

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Charlie McDonald · Post by **Charlie McDonald** » 31 Oct 2005 4:22 am

I have to recommend the Dynalap, by forumite Mark Vinbury. Beautiful, great tone, and very nice to hold.

Loni Specter · Post by **Loni Specter** » 31 Oct 2005 6:52 am

Dynalap!

John Anderson · Post by **John Anderson** » 31 Oct 2005 7:40 am

I have one of the Dynalap prototypes - very highly recommended.

John

Bill Hatcher · Post by **Bill Hatcher** » 31 Oct 2005 8:01 am

Gary. The Artisan lap is 6 strings. He is looking for an eight string. Too bad the artisan does not come in 8 strings. THAT would also a big seller.

Post by **Brad Bechtel** » 31 Oct 2005 8:48 am

Moved to Wanted to Buy from No Peddlers. Good luck with your search!

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Buster Warren · Post by **Buster Warren** » 31 Oct 2005 1:01 pm

I have a 10 string Fender Lap Steel,, I'll
take $350.00 and shipping ,,, I can send pics and more info if interested,,,,

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Michael Whitley · Post by **Michael Whitley** » 31 Oct 2005 5:06 pm

If you have the skills and desire to finish a Dynalap, I would recommend looking into it. I'm pleased with mine.

Charles Dempsey · Post by **Charles Dempsey** » 31 Oct 2005 6:02 pm

I can recommend the Dynalap 8. I got one last Wednesday (thanks Dave

and it honks.

I tried to look up the Morrel Little Roy Wiggins S-8. They don't list it on the Morrel website and Musicians Friend says it's discontinued.

Charlie

Andy Zynda · Post by **Andy Zynda** » 1 Nov 2005 7:38 am

Where can I get info on the DynaLap???
-andy-

D Schubert · Post by **D Schubert** » 1 Nov 2005 8:22 am

Bobbe's SGN website shows Morrell 8-strings available in three different colors...

Gerald Pierce · Post by **Gerald Pierce** » 1 Nov 2005 11:14 am

Andy.....I think you can email Mark Vinbury at dynalap@aol.com.[This message was edited by Gerald Pierce on 01 November 2005 at 11:16 AM.]

Mark Vinbury · Post by **Mark Vinbury** » 1 Nov 2005 11:15 am

It is terrifc to see such nice things being said about my Dynalap kits.
Thank you folks very much.
I have Jerry Wallace to thank for his great TT-8 pickup which I feel has played a large part in whatever sucess the kits have had.

Due to a backlog of my regular cabinetry work and in an effort to keep things manageable I have temporarily stopped listing on eBay.
I am still making the kits and will take orders by eMail at dynalap@aol.com .
Pictures of both the Dynalap and Dynalin kits are available as well as an information sheet by eMailing me.

A web site is in the works, also revisions to the existing designs as well as a new model.
I'm trying to work up a practical shape that that can be ganged up to form nice looking multi-neck instruments.Seemed simple at first but tricky to make them for a reasonable price.
I listed a bare bones 8 string parts kit on eBay (pickup, tuners, electronics, bridge, nut and tuner blocks)but it didn't seem to generate much interest. I plan to test the waters in the other direction and offer some finished instruments along with the kits.

I also need to get on with my practicing.
When I see Reece Anderson winding up through the fretboard of one of his beautiful SuperSlides it's a real education in this business.

Charles Dempsey · Post by **Charles Dempsey** » 1 Nov 2005 5:23 pm

Here's the pics Mark sent me. That purple heart makes a fine looking axe. I'm trying to think of a good reason _*NOT*_ to buy another one

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Charlie

[This message was edited by Charles Dempsey on 01 November 2005 at 05:25 PM.]