MelbertMaster 10

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Robert Allen
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MelbertMaster 10

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Melbert introduces the MelbertMaster 10. String spacing is .375 at both the bridge and nut. The color is Barn Red.

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NICE! :D
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Bob - you devil

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:D

I've just been thinking about a 10 and cooled down knowing that I have enough steel guitars ...and then this popped up.

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Mike, no one can ever have too many lap steels. The man who bought this 10 string already has 4 other Melbert lap steels.
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It's a beauty! What's the scale length?
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Dom, the scale length on this one is 23.25" to match his other lap steels but since it is custom, this model can be made to any scale length. --Bob--
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Very nice Robert......a great add to your stable.

What kind of wood did you use? Pickup?

Are you open to customization re wood and pickups?
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Stephen, I used poplar because this customer wanted something lightweight. Normally I would have used maple but I can use walnut, mahogany, quilted maple, or more exotic woods. It all depends on how much the customer wants to pay. The pickup on this one was a George L's E-66. I can use any of the George L's pickups at the same price. Fitting a different brand pickup would involve custom work and could easily cost more for the pickup. Anyone interested can send an email to me at melbertguitars@gmail.com Bob
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What's the difference between a MelbertMaster and Melbert Deluxe?
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Matt MacDonald wrote:What's the difference between a MelbertMaster and Melbert Deluxe?
Just the shape of the body, the Master is longer and narrower. https://www.melbertguitars.com/
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Melbertmaster 10

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Hello Robert
What make of tuners are on this guitar. Looks awesome! I have one of your deluxe 8 strings - great guitar. Thanks John
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