The Steel Guitar Forum

I received my new Melbert 8 on Friday and it is amazing. I can't say enough good things about Bob and his work. I went with Maple neck, walnut wings and a George L pickup. His guitars are an amazing value. Not only did he build the whole thing, he included a TKL bag AND a Paloma slide.(that was a nice surprise!) SInce i come from the finger-style guitar world, I have always used this type of slide. I never knew there was one for steel.

Part of what was so great about working with Bob was how he really made it work for ME. I told him what tuning I would use(Byrd A7/C6 combo) and he determined the right set of strings and I ordered extras of those as well.(He gets them from SIT and can make an exact match for the tuning, at a very reasonable cost.)

Pics to follow tonight. Here is how you can reach Bob: http://www.musonmt.com/

Tom,,



Being the owner of two Melberts (6 & I know how you feel owning a fine instrument built by a master builder. Congrats and looking foirward toa sound clip.

Tom

Here are a few nice shots of the Melbert 8. This is my first proper steel and I love it!!!

Bob-I have a feeling I will be entering a period of S.A.S. (Steel acquisition syndrome)

Very Nice!!

Beautiful, my Melbert 8 string SN # 259 should be ready any day now; we're just waiting on fingerboard and pickguard. I will send pictures once I have them.

Lovely - almost an identical twin to my #193. Mine has the same wood combination, with a Lawrence pickup.

Nice... Unique! Congratulations.