The Steel Guitar Forum

When I saw this on ebay (posted by Ryan Rukavina).....I pulled the trigger.....I've been an admirer of Ryan's work for a while....it sounds every bit as good as it looks.....





























On a Mark Roeder Stand.....

I love the carving ..

Very nice.

Was Santa ever good to you!!

His stuff is a work of art and will just appreciate in value. That's a particularly nice one and a very sensible layout to boot. Smart buy.

I've got to say, that is one stunning looking guitar. Kudos to Ryan for that amazing work. I remember some of his earlier designs and he really seems to have fine-tuned his vision.

I'm really enjoying playing this guitar...it's some hunk of mahogany......the string spacing is just a hair over 3/8 at the bridge with a slight taper at the nut......very comfortable........the sound is on the midrangy side with great clarity in the highs & lows......the low end is clear, no mud at all even going way past the 12th fret......

The be purty.

That's amazing. Ryan is my favorite lap steel builder by far.

The man's got a sense of style for sure. Very nice!

I love the image of Howard on the floor taking pics too.

HR, is there a model name for this sweetie, or even better, what have you named it?

No model name.....he has a similar one on his site simply called carved mahongany......

Funny,.....I have names for my Benoit one offs but I can't think of anything for this.....

HowardR wrote:Funny,.....I have names for my Benoit one offs but I can't think of anything for this.....

I have some, but they all include many expletives next to the positives, and bOb has the safety on.

Howard, your new guitar made by Ryan Rukavina looks like a masterpiece, and I am convinced, based on the craftsmanship that Ryan possesses, that the sound is just as great as the guitar. I purchased the first 8 string lap sdteel that Ryan made, and while mine does not have the elaborate workmanship as yours does , I love mine and the sound it produces is great. It would be much better if I could play it with the skill that its potential demands.
Felix

That really is a stunning piece....beauty, form and function to the highest level!

Thanks Mark.....it fits perfectly on your stand....btw.....I've been meaning to email & send some photos to you.....

Photos would be great Howard, I would use them on my website if you don't mind

.......I want to order a couple of stands & parts from you and will send photos of what I'll need......also want to square away with you for the stand that you made for my Benoit 12 string...it's perfect!......I'll email you.....

Thank you, Howard, and other nice folks! It's a late chime-in here, but I 'd like to thank Howard for the support and the good word regarding this oddly whittled plank. It took a little doing, so I'm glad it's a joy for you. Also glad you found a stand to work out for it...it's definitely not made out of balsa. Feel free to send/share a clip should you ever record with it!
Thanks again, Howard!

That is one pritty guitar

I posted my first born

I just wanted to get one done and hear the wood come alive

I have lots of wood to work on

Cherry, Ash, Wallnut

I am retired now so I can refine my work
summer project no heating the shop just some AC

I don't tink I want to make my own pickups

Ryan do you make fret boards I found this one
Look where it is from
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lap-Steel-Guita ... 2a1a4f4730