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Pole pieces freed up from underneath with pliers and GT85, extra magnets removed and now all is well.

Screw adjustment is VERY sensitive and makes a massive difference

Thanks for all of the go ...

Got some new side magnets from Mojo in the UK and before fitting them I noticed that the pole adjusting screws were seized. (Fixed now)

Under the pup assembly I found 4 magnets as in the photo(my p ...

Thanks for all of your help - one to avoid I guess

Whether or not to give the seller a link to SGF...

Cheers, Bob

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fender-8-String-Lapsteel-Guitar-1956/182984954456?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649

The seller has confirmed it has been refinished and that ...

Thanks Jon - I've contacted Marc at Mojo. He does make complete Valco style pickups at about the same price as Jason Lollar.

Does anyone know if Rick Aeillo still makes NIBro magnets?

Cheers

Advice much appreciated ...

I've tried the original magnets in every possible orientation with the result that the string balance transfers to other strings and in some configurations, the output i ...

Just plugged in my 1946 (ish) Supro Supreme after quite a while and the string-to-string balance is very uneven. Swapping the magnets around produces variations on this and the magnets themselves seem ...

Thanks for the info - I'm trying to get a friend in NH to take delivery. I'll get in touch again.

Must be at least two years since I last posted - left academe and set up a risk management consultancy (mainly music biz and theme parks etc).

Here's the link to the latest project http://www.juble ...

Any idea of the weight and dimensions so I can figure out the cost of shipping to England, please?

Cheers, Bob

Is it still for sale? Only just seen the posting.

Cheers, Bob

http://www.stringstation.com/dvdbig1.html

Cheers Bob

Theo - what is it, can we have a look, please?

Cheers Bob

I'm going to make a 7 string lap pickup and wondered if anyone has info/opinion on using...

1. ... one long bar magnet with the N and S poles at each end.

2. ... small cylindrical neodymium ma ...

I use a Boss GT5, similar to Twayn's but have just got hold of a Roland VG88 which works as a straight guitar multi FX unit as well as doing ridiculous things (drop D, DADGAD, capo 7, 12 string etc) a ...

what does the 7 string humbucker come off of ??

All of the major makers do 7 string pickups in humbucker and single coil, there are some cheepies on eBay.co.uk at £25 for a pair or 3 strat type.
...

Sorry Baz - I got the date wrong!!!

See you another time I hope

Cheers Bob

I bought the body and (one piece old rosewood) neck off UK eBay for £26 and very quickly gave up trying to source original spares at any price near reasonable. So then.....

http://bb.steelguitar ...

Please remove this it's gone to a new home with Lasse in Finland via UK Steelies site

Donation to follow but the PayPal link is down?

Cheers Bob

[url=http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/LAP-STEEL-GUITAR-DUEL-8-STRING-NECK-TWIN-NECK-LAPSTEEL_W0QQitemZ300258221387]Link to auction on eBay.

What's this, any ideas? The machines look like factory and the P/U's ...

I put this on eBay until today (Item number 230285964171 - there are some photos and full description) but had to withdraw it.

If the eBay link is dead I'll post the info if you let me know

£40 ...

Basil H just came round and after <15 seconds with his Tribotone I'm convinced. Sounds really good on Weiss - I'll expand on that - fatter, smoother, quieter.

About to place an order

Cheers B ...

Tried these?

http://www.strum-n-comfort.com

Cheers Bob

I've posted on the Michael Messer site, thanks for the tip and for all the other info, as always SGF is so helpful.

Cheers Bob

My good friend Larry came around this morning with this. It's been in the family for years and (ab)used as a toy (cricket bat Crying or Very sad

amongst other things). Apparently it was settlement for a gambling ...

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Topic: National, Supro etc string through pickups
Bob Bowman Replies: 14 Views: 3304	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 2 Feb 2018 2:25 am Subject: National, Supro etc string through pickups
Bob Bowman Replies: 14 Views: 3304	Pole pieces freed up from underneath with pliers and GT85, extra magnets removed and now all is well. Screw adjustment is VERY sensitive and makes a massive difference Thanks for all of the go ...
Topic: National, Supro etc string through pickups
Bob Bowman Replies: 14 Views: 3304	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 30 Jan 2018 8:27 am Subject: National, Supro etc string through pickups
Bob Bowman Replies: 14 Views: 3304	Got some new side magnets from Mojo in the UK and before fitting them I noticed that the pole adjusting screws were seized. (Fixed now) Under the pup assembly I found 4 magnets as in the photo(my p ...
Topic: Fender 8 string Stringmaster?
Bob Bowman Replies: 11 Views: 2599	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 4 Jan 2018 3:08 am Subject: Fender 8 string Stringmaster?
Bob Bowman Replies: 11 Views: 2599	Thanks for all of your help - one to avoid I guess Whether or not to give the seller a link to SGF... Cheers, Bob
Topic: Fender 8 string Stringmaster?
Bob Bowman Replies: 11 Views: 2599	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 3 Jan 2018 2:49 am Subject: Fender 8 string Stringmaster?
Bob Bowman Replies: 11 Views: 2599	https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fender-8-String-Lapsteel-Guitar-1956/182984954456?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649 The seller has confirmed it has been refinished and that ...
Topic: National, Supro etc string through pickups
Bob Bowman Replies: 14 Views: 3304	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 28 Dec 2017 3:49 am Subject: National, Supro etc string through pickups
Bob Bowman Replies: 14 Views: 3304	Thanks Jon - I've contacted Marc at Mojo. He does make complete Valco style pickups at about the same price as Jason Lollar. Does anyone know if Rick Aeillo still makes NIBro magnets? Cheers
Topic: National, Supro etc string through pickups
Bob Bowman Replies: 14 Views: 3304	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 28 Dec 2017 3:14 am Subject: National, Supro etc string through pickups
Bob Bowman Replies: 14 Views: 3304	Advice much appreciated ... I've tried the original magnets in every possible orientation with the result that the string balance transfers to other strings and in some configurations, the output i ...
Topic: National, Supro etc string through pickups
Bob Bowman Replies: 14 Views: 3304	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 27 Dec 2017 3:38 am Subject: National, Supro etc string through pickups
Bob Bowman Replies: 14 Views: 3304	Just plugged in my 1946 (ish) Supro Supreme after quite a while and the string-to-string balance is very uneven. Swapping the magnets around produces variations on this and the magnets themselves seem ...
Topic: 7 string Epiphone prewar---SOLD
Bob Bowman Replies: 14 Views: 7046	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 17 Oct 2012 2:54 am Subject: 7 string Epiphone prewar---SOLD
Bob Bowman Replies: 14 Views: 7046	Thanks for the info - I'm trying to get a friend in NH to take delivery. I'll get in touch again.
Topic: Hello again after 2+ years
Bob Bowman Replies: 0 Views: 855	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 1 Oct 2012 4:38 am Subject: Hello again after 2+ years
Bob Bowman Replies: 0 Views: 855	Must be at least two years since I last posted - left academe and set up a risk management consultancy (mainly music biz and theme parks etc). Here's the link to the latest project http://www.juble ...
Topic: 7 string Epiphone prewar---SOLD
Bob Bowman Replies: 14 Views: 7046	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 1 Oct 2012 3:53 am Subject: 7 string Epiphone prewar---SOLD
Bob Bowman Replies: 14 Views: 7046	Any idea of the weight and dimensions so I can figure out the cost of shipping to England, please? Cheers, Bob
Topic: 7 string Epiphone prewar---SOLD
Bob Bowman Replies: 14 Views: 7046	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 30 Sep 2012 8:22 am Subject: 7 string Epiphone prewar---SOLD
Bob Bowman Replies: 14 Views: 7046	Is it still for sale? Only just seen the posting. Cheers, Bob
Topic: Fender Triple plus ................
Bob Bowman Replies: 7 Views: 2199	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 13 Mar 2009 4:20 am Subject: Fender Triple plus ................
Bob Bowman Replies: 7 Views: 2199	http://www.stringstation.com/dvdbig1.html Cheers Bob
Topic: Do you keep new strings on your lap steels?
Bob Bowman Replies: 17 Views: 6158	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 2 Dec 2008 4:48 am Subject: Uncle Theo's Lap Map???
Bob Bowman Replies: 17 Views: 6158	Theo - what is it, can we have a look, please? Cheers Bob
Topic: Pickup magnets
Bob Bowman Replies: 1 Views: 804	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 16 Nov 2008 2:53 am Subject: Pickup magnets
Bob Bowman Replies: 1 Views: 804	I'm going to make a 7 string lap pickup and wondered if anyone has info/opinion on using... 1. ... one long bar magnet with the N and S poles at each end. 2. ... small cylindrical neodymium ma ...
Topic: Volume pedal reviews, What's your favorite?
Bob Bowman Replies: 12 Views: 3442	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 13 Nov 2008 3:59 am Subject: Multi FX
Bob Bowman Replies: 12 Views: 3442	I use a Boss GT5, similar to Twayn's but have just got hold of a Roland VG88 which works as a straight guitar multi FX unit as well as doing ridiculous things (drop D, DADGAD, capo 7, 12 string etc) a ...
Topic: 7 String Non Pedal Steel Guitar
Bob Bowman Replies: 12 Views: 3284	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 13 Nov 2008 3:47 am Subject: 7 string humbucker
Bob Bowman Replies: 12 Views: 3284	what does the 7 string humbucker come off of ?? All of the major makers do 7 string pickups in humbucker and single coil, there are some cheepies on eBay.co.uk at £25 for a pair or 3 strat type. ...
Topic: Want to Buy 1/2 Rickenbacher?
Bob Bowman Replies: 20 Views: 5486	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 7 Nov 2008 3:45 am Subject: Baz'n'Brolly
Bob Bowman Replies: 20 Views: 5486	Sorry Baz - I got the date wrong!!! See you another time I hope Cheers Bob
Topic: Want to Buy 1/2 Rickenbacher?
Bob Bowman Replies: 20 Views: 5486	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 7 Nov 2008 2:40 am Subject: Rickenstein
Bob Bowman Replies: 20 Views: 5486	I bought the body and (one piece old rosewood) neck off UK eBay for £26 and very quickly gave up trying to source original spares at any price near reasonable. So then..... http://bb.steelguitar ...
Topic: Fender Triple 8
Bob Bowman Replies: 3 Views: 3236	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 18 Oct 2008 5:30 am Subject: Sold
Bob Bowman Replies: 3 Views: 3236	Please remove this it's gone to a new home with Lasse in Finland via UK Steelies site Donation to follow but the PayPal link is down? Cheers Bob
Topic: ebay again - another odd lap
Bob Bowman Replies: 2 Views: 1008	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 13 Sep 2008 5:46 am Subject: ebay again - another odd lap
Bob Bowman Replies: 2 Views: 1008	[url=http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/LAP-STEEL-GUITAR-DUEL-8-STRING-NECK-TWIN-NECK-LAPSTEEL_W0QQitemZ300258221387]Link to auction on eBay. What's this, any ideas? The machines look like factory and the P/U's ...
Topic: Fender Triple 8
Bob Bowman Replies: 3 Views: 3236	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 7 Sep 2008 9:49 am Subject: Fender Triple 8
Bob Bowman Replies: 3 Views: 3236	I put this on eBay until today (Item number 230285964171 - there are some photos and full description) but had to withdraw it. If the eBay link is dead I'll post the info if you let me know £40 ...
Topic: Tribo-tone Bar - WOW!
Bob Bowman Replies: 51 Views: 18808	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 5 Sep 2008 8:01 am Subject: BH Tribotone
Bob Bowman Replies: 51 Views: 18808	Basil H just came round and after <15 seconds with his Tribotone I'm convinced. Sounds really good on Weiss - I'll expand on that - fatter, smoother, quieter. About to place an order Cheers B ...
Topic: Switching from Guitar to steel and fumbling fingerpicks...
Bob Bowman Replies: 19 Views: 7399	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 5 Sep 2008 7:53 am Subject: Thumb and finger picks combined
Bob Bowman Replies: 19 Views: 7399	Tried these? http://www.strum-n-comfort.com Cheers Bob
Topic: National - help!!!
Bob Bowman Replies: 7 Views: 2755	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 6 Aug 2008 12:20 am Subject: National info
Bob Bowman Replies: 7 Views: 2755	I've posted on the Michael Messer site, thanks for the tip and for all the other info, as always SGF is so helpful. Cheers Bob
Topic: National - help!!!
Bob Bowman Replies: 7 Views: 2755	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 4 Aug 2008 3:56 am Subject: National - help!!!
Bob Bowman Replies: 7 Views: 2755	My good friend Larry came around this morning with this. It's been in the family for years and (ab)used as a toy (cricket bat amongst other things). Apparently it was settlement for a gambling ...