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Topic: Magnatone identification |
Jean-Sebastien Gauthier
From:
Quebec, Canada
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Posted 25 Aug 2022 6:26 pm |
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Hi guys, I’m looking for a short scale 8 strings lap steel for an Hawaiian music project. I seen this steel for sale but I’m not sure if the scale and if it’s a good tone steel for Hawaiian. Anyone know those steel?
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Noah Miller
From:
Rocky Hill, CT
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Posted 26 Aug 2022 2:05 am
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| I don't have a model ID or a scale, though I think this predates Magnatone's long-scale models. But any Magnatone will make an excellent Hawaiian steel. They tend to have a warm, mellow sound with low to moderate output. |
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Jack Hanson
From:
San Luis Valley, USA
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Posted 26 Aug 2022 8:37 am
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| Does the seller have a tape measure and know how to read it? |
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Mike Christensen
From:
Cook Minnesota
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Posted 26 Aug 2022 7:29 pm Magnatone
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| I had one in nearly new condition recently in a 6 string. 2 tone, I think one of the prettiest laps ever. not the most powerful but a very good old time sound. 22.5 inch scale. Get it. |
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Glenn Wilde
From:
California, USA
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Posted 27 Aug 2022 1:57 am
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| Those 8 string Mags are rare. I have a 8 string G65 and I'm pretty positive it's a 24 1/2 scale, I don't have it here now to measure though. |
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Jean-Sebastien Gauthier
From:
Quebec, Canada
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Posted 27 Aug 2022 4:25 pm
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Thanks guys but I finally decided to stay with what I already have.
For those interested by that cool Magnatone, its listed on Reverb. |
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