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After watching RR videos of him and his Power Slide, I contacted Peavey about a single coil pick guard, and adjustable bridge. I was told they aren't currently available, but to check back in a couple of weeks.
I dislike the pickup on mine, and have some humbuckers I was going to try, but maybe I'll wait and install single coils. (I would love to set the intonation also!)

Bill,

I found this on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0dvAID9FMA

It looks like an upcoming Robert Randolph signature model to me. I like the adjustable bridge, single coil neck pickup and the silver sparkle color. I already have a Powerslide, but I'm sensing a new acquisition when this becomes available. I'm beginning to believe that different tunings weren't invented to play certain songs easier, but as an excuse to buy more lap steels.

-Don

The guy interviewing Hartley Peavey in the NAMM video seemed virtually clueless about anything having to do with both lap steel, and Robert Randolph.

90% of SGF members would likely be more qualified to conduct this interview.

What I would have told Hartley is that the stock strap is no good for playing standing up, rides too high with limited adjustability.

Wait a second - I should have e-mailed Peavey about that myself probably two years ago but I spaced it out.

Obviously marketed to the slide blooze wanker crowd. Why not 8 strings? Hartley says: "nobody would know how to tune it".

In other words, tune it to open E, crank the distortion and wail...

If they put 8 strings on it I'd BUY one. That's a total deal killer for me... even if I HAD $4,000 for a Scott Walker, it's no good for me without enough strings!
http://scottwalkerguitars.com/guitars/lap-steel/

I suppose someone who builds lapsteels could (copy) the basic shape (without being sued) And make an 8 string version.
One thing however is the material Peavey uses is very lightweight, and a wooden body would be much heavier.

The Powerslide is ultralightweight and I could easily play a 4 hour gig standing with it.

I played mine at church with the worship team, and I got a few funny remarks that it looked like a "Jetsons" spaceship or a guitar used by the band KISS. But it sounded great and everybody really liked it.

I eventually sold it because I really prefer more strings.

Dom

i think Hartley is dead on with this concept - its well thought out. Hartley is a smart guy and he is a survivor in a very tuff industry. he is right about having 6 strings and i'm sure there wouldn't be enough interest from the few 8 string players to justify the retooling necessary. he wants to get guitar players interested in the lap steel and this is a great design.

its amazing peavey hasn't just given up on the entire steel crowd...they were the only manufacturer even acknowledging such a market, giving them a good product at a great price, and still everyone seems to enjoy rock throwing at their efforts.

if they are cheap enough, it would justify picking up one of these used when someone gets their kicks out of it and rework it more to my non-rock slide needs.

If one uses a volume pedal while standing up, it very fast becomes uncomfortable. Switching legs works for a short period, but even that still becomes very uncomfortable and causes problems for the hip and spine.

That's the one, Don. I really want the adjustable bridge to set the intonation. I like the single coil sound also, but the demo guitar doesn't seem to have a switch, just looks like 3 knobs. I may add a switch to quickly change the sound.
I'm about to contact Peavey again for parts to retrofit my PowerSlide.

David Mason wrote:If they put 8 strings on it I'd BUY one. That's a total deal killer for me... even if I HAD $4,000 for a Scott Walker, it's no good for me without enough strings!
http://scottwalkerguitars.com/guitars/lap-steel/

David, I know Scott a little bit, and I'm guessing if you had four grand to buy one of his steel guitars he'd be willing to build you an 8-string.

Chris Templeton wrote:If one uses a volume pedal while standing up, it very fast becomes uncomfortable. Switching legs works for a short period, but even that still becomes very uncomfortable and causes problems for the hip and spine.

Us 6 string players get by with it.

I was starting to get a little excited about Peavey getting deeper into the slide scene, till I saw where they are closing down here in USA and taking everything overseas. Hmmmm.....

New video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qn1LQamv9JM

The video mentions a new feature to the RR model I didn't know about, a bar attachment to move it out from your body. That might be a game changer for some people.

-Don

The improved electronics, nut, and adjustable belly bar all seem pretty nifty, but why, oh why, are they putting an individually adjustable bridge on it? That's generally not required on any steel guitar that is built correctly. I don't know... Maybe the ideas is that one can adjust the action for various string gauges and get a perfectly flat bar action for any tuning?

Greg,
That's exactly the question I was going to bring up. Loni, at Lapdancer offers a great bridge for lapsteels using a Tele bridge, One does not need to intonate a steel bridge.

""BigAss Bridge"
Replace your puny three piece saddles with this oversized stainless steel one piece 3/8" diameter bridge. Comes with two adjustment bolts, and retro fits all three saddle vintage style Tele trays. Increased mass = more sustain and better tone! It's the perfect compliment to your RedNeck equipped Tele, or use it with a nut extender on your wimpy stock neck. You don't even need to take the strings off to install it.
Direct price is $30.00 including shipping lower 48 states. "

I just saw one for sale today online: https://8thstreet.com/Product/Get/73387 ... ith-gigbag

Actually, I'm disappointed. It looks like it has the same bridge and nut as the regular model and it costs nearly twice as much. There's always the possiblility that the actual production model is different. There's also no mention of the signature model being available on Peavey's website.

-Don

Don the bridge on the guitar at 8th street looks different than the one showed in th NAMM commerical. Am I seeing right or what? Let me know what you think? Joe

Joe Breeden wrote:Don the bridge on the guitar at 8th street looks different than the one showed in th NAMM commerical. Am I seeing right or what? Let me know what you think? Joe

Yes, it looks just like the one on my current Powerslide. The videos at NAMM and the ones where Robert Randolph is playing show a different bridge and nut. I was kind of hoping Peavey was going to sell replacement upgraded bridges and nuts for the current models.

All is not lost, however. I found another listing showing the upgraded bridge and nut: https://reverb.com/item/1934406-peavey- ... ture-slide

I guess we'll just have to wait and see when Peavey makes an official announcement and/or someone has one in their possession.

-Don

The Robert Randolph Signature model is now on Peavey's website: http://peavey.com/products/index.cfm/item/1515/118861

It's pictured with the upgraded bridge and nut AND an "adjustable belly rest". The tuners may be upgraded as well. I think it's pretty cool. I'll eventually get one.

-Don

David Mason wrote:If they put 8 strings on it I'd BUY one. That's a total deal killer for me...it's no good for me without enough strings!

Like these ?
http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtopi ... ght=peavey