Want to see my completed 10 string lap / console steel?

Greg Gefell · Post by **Greg Gefell** » 9 Dec 2008 1:34 pm

Thanks John - I've been experimenting heavily with slight variations on standard E9 for lap. Each change has its advantages and disadvantages. It does seems to be a common theme though to have the dom 7 in the lower strings and the 6th tone in the higher register.

I've just recently discovered the brilliant simplicity of those lower E9 strings. At first all those whole steps threw me off - but then you have an aha moment and you're off to the races with melody.

John Sims · Post by **John Sims** » 11 Dec 2008 11:40 am

John Sims wrote:
That depends on the value of the pots and the capacitance used. It's a simple R/C network. Most average 6 string guitars with a 500K pot use a .05uf to the best of my recollection or a 250K pot with a .1uf capacitor.
Actually, a .047 uf cap is standard with two 500K pots (wired in parallel). It'll work just fine and should be wired as shown below.

Greg, sweet axe! I have a chunk of 2 X 6 Maple and will be doing the same design, but need to find the keyhead already made.

Greg Gefell · Post by **Greg Gefell** » 11 Dec 2008 2:05 pm

John - you might try John Coop Sr. He sold me a 10 string sho bud keyhead a while back. He often has "extra" steel parts available for sale.

John Sims · Post by **John Sims** » 12 Dec 2008 12:08 pm

Greg Gefell wrote:John - you might try John Coop Sr. He sold me a 10 string sho bud keyhead a while back. He often has "extra" steel parts available for sale.

Thanks Greg! Have a great weekend.