The Steel Guitar Forum

___________________________MAN OF STEEL project.

I just finished this 8 string Baritone lap steel guitar with a 28 inch scale. The body was made by George Boards.

I installed the GB bridge right at the end of the guitar and I inserted a block of wood in the keyhead section,
just to move the nut further away from the bridge to get a longer scale.
The (mutilated) pickup plate I got from a forum member and the pickups are new, but I can't remember
who I bought them from. They were cheap but they sound wonderful. There is space for another pick up.

The finish is black hammertone, which I used to hide any surface imperfections.


I used the MAN OF STEEL theme for the fret board markers.

Beautiful.

Wow, that is really pretty and very dramatic looking too!
Great job!

Cheers to you!

Hi Peter!(den Hartogh)
Man O Man!, I had no idea that you also built Steel guitars as well as your other talents. This build unit is magnificent! Is this a hobby with you ?, Or are you in the manufacturing end. In any event they are beautiful. Keep up the good work! Warmest greetings....
Ron