Super Cheap Lap Steel

Dom Franco · From: Beaverton, OR, 97007

Super cheap Lap steel, Found on Ebay for under 40 bucks. I have seen these advertised as "Hawaiian Guitars" so I finally ordered one. Not great when fretted but I added a raised nut ($5.00) and it is great fun for practice. Fairly loud too!
Dom

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Peter den Hartogh · From: Cape Town, South Africa

How do you keep it on your lap?
It is so light, it slides off your lap all the time. Laughing

Dom Franco · From: Beaverton, OR, 97007

I don't have a problem keeping it on my lap. It is very light though.

One odd thing is the fret position marker in between the 11th and 12 fret... that threw me off at first until I figured it out.

Dom Whoa!

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Tony Lombardo · From: Alabama, USA

It's body shape is similar to that of a Martin Backpacker guitar.

Dom Franco · From: Beaverton, OR, 97007

I have no vested interest in the sales but Here is the link on Ebay:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/35-ACOUSTIC-GUITAR-NATURAL-WOOD-Backpack-Hawaiian-Traveler-Bag-NEW-SET-/190961283213?pt=Guitar&hash=item2c762df08d#ht_1818wt_896
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Len Amaral · From: Rehoboth,MA 02769

Dom:

You raised the nut but did you have to raise the bridge also?

Lenny

Dom Franco · From: Beaverton, OR, 97007

I did not have to raise the bridge it is fine as is. I did. Locate it for better intonation
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Jack Aldrich · From: Washington, USA

I believe that it's a Martin Backpacker, or equivalent, with a raised nut. A fellow camper at Keaola Baemer's camp a few years ago had one. I believe he as from Austria. They're not much for tone, imho. - Jack
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Doug Beaumier · From: Northampton, MA

Yes, it's a lightweight travel/backpacking/camper guitar. Our local music store sells these. They're super-light and they don't put out much sound. I have no idea why the seller put the words "Hawaii" and "Dulcimer" in the description.
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Jack Aldrich · From: Washington, USA

Well, Doug, as often on eBay, the seller doesn't know what he has possession of. - Jack
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