Allen Melbert 8 string

Sean Jenkins · Post by **Sean Jenkins** » 10 Sep 2013 5:52 am

I just bought an Allen Melbert 8 string steel guitar and wanted to say that I am very pleased with the build quality and tone of this instrument. Nice response and sustain, quality tuners, and good overall craftsmanship.

I did quite a bit of research when I decided to purchase an 8 string and the Allen Melbert guitars seemed to be the best value, especially for an 8 string (he also does 6 and 10). Bob was very helpful throughout the process and even included a paloma stone slide as well as the gig bag, cable, fingerpicks, and Stevens tone bar with the purchase. The guitar was built in 5 weeks which was the estimate he gave me at the beginning, and he kept me updated throughout the process. Excellent customer service.

If anyone out there is looking for a quality lap steel that won't break the bank, be sure to send Bob an email. He was very friendly and informative and makes a nice lap steel guitar.

http://www.musonmt.com/index.html

Thomas Temple · Post by **Thomas Temple** » 10 Sep 2013 6:15 am

Welcome to the Happy Melbert Family!! As you found out there are many of us here on the forum who are big fans and I know you'll be happy for a long time to come. Congrats and happy pickin!

Matthew Warman · Post by **Matthew Warman** » 10 Sep 2013 9:29 am

Congratulations Sean! Bob made me a Pro 8 and I agree, he makes one fine instrument, lovely tone,sustain,response, couldn't ask for more. Excellent price as well.

Sean Jenkins · Post by **Sean Jenkins** » 10 Sep 2013 9:30 am

Thanks Thomas! My new steel and Don Helms book have kept me pickin since they arrived just over a week ago.

Sean Jenkins · Post by **Sean Jenkins** » 10 Sep 2013 9:47 am

Thanks Matthew! It is definitely cool to get a solid instrument at an affordable price. I also like being able to communicate directly with the builder. Good stuff.