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I have used those bridges many times and they work great. As a guitar builder I'm always wanting to make as many of my parts as possible, hence the desire to make my own bridges and pickups. I have be ...

George- Yes, I have already put together the winder and parts for making pickups. Looking forward to doing that as time permits. Seems there is always too much to do and too little time. I'm not reall ...

Thanks again for the ideas. Got some stainless coming and I'll have a go at milling it.-Bob

Bill- Thanks. I guess I'll try a couple of those SD hum buckers with the adjustible poles. Can go too far wrong.

Thanks for the replies. Looks like I could mill something like that aluminum channel out of stainless pretty easily. Worth a try. Any other ideas always welcome. Thanks,Bob

Actually I made a post similar to this a couple of years ago, but the info is gone from my computer. Before the pandemic I was teaching some lap steel building classes. To make it easy I used electric ...

Bill- I have been off looking at all kinds of pickups the last few weeks. The Seymour Duncan pickups that I had used in the past, but are no longer available, had pole pieces that were not staggered i ...

Bill- Yep, 6 string.Thanks for the reply. I have tried those various foam, surgical tuning alternatives under pickups, but much prefer the standard Fender style springs. As long as the cavity is big e ...

Mike- That's a big help. Thanks. Jon-A little dense here. Sorry! Does the pickup come with 2 different bottom mounts, or are there 2 versions of the pickup? I still don't understand how the wide and n ...

I posted this in the electronics section, but maybe it will be seen more here.I am making a new lap steel 6. In the past I have only used height adjustable pickups. I would like to try the George L fl ...

I am making a new lap steel 6. In the past I have only used height adjustable pickups. I would like to try the George L flat mount pickups. They are very tall, 13/16", so I assume that a recess ...

George- I've had that winder sitting on the shelf for over a year. Just 1 more thing I have not gotten to!Thanks, Bob

Oh yeah, George I screwed that one up! Embarrassing! I meant 10mm, not 15mm. Thanks for the replies guys.

I have a player asking me for a 7 string set up with 15mm string spacing. Looking for recommendations for a good pickup that will work for that. Thanks, Bob

Thanks for all the info.--Bob

I build a few steels here in Hawaii. I have a person from the Mainland who wants a steel with a biting David Lindley sound. I know that's a tough description of tone. I normally use single coil Seymo ...

Thanks for the info and replies.--Bob

Andy,
Thanks for the string spacing info reply. Nice, clean looking guitar.--Bob

I know Ive seen this info here before, but can't find it. I've built a number of 6-string steels and would like to try an 8-string next. Any info on string spacing at the nut and bridge would be appre ...

I teach some lap steel building classes at a couple of music camps here in the Hawaiian Islands. Whenever I have a new class I build a sample model to show the class what we are building. Straight for ...

Mick-Thanks for the info.-Bob

So far I've built only 6 string steels. Looking to try an 8 string. Is the string spacing still 3/8" (11mm)? Also looking for a decent height adjustable pickup. Does not have to be cheap, but not ...

James-Enjoyed your post. It was a treat to see those photos from the Fringe Festival in Scotland. I remember standing and listening to Richard playing his Strat for quite awhile a few years ago. Bough ...

Jerry- Thanks. I have that Lollar book on the way.--Bob

Michael and Jamie- Both good info. Thanks, Bob

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Topic: Handmade lap steel bridges
Bob Gleason Replies: 12 Views: 3848	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 3 Oct 2021 10:42 am Subject: Handmade lap steel bridges
Bob Gleason Replies: 12 Views: 3848	I have used those bridges many times and they work great. As a guitar builder I'm always wanting to make as many of my parts as possible, hence the desire to make my own bridges and pickups. I have be ...
Topic: New Lap steel pickups
Bob Gleason Replies: 14 Views: 4091	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 2 Oct 2021 9:27 am Subject: New Lap steel pickups
Bob Gleason Replies: 14 Views: 4091	George- Yes, I have already put together the winder and parts for making pickups. Looking forward to doing that as time permits. Seems there is always too much to do and too little time. I'm not reall ...
Topic: Handmade lap steel bridges
Bob Gleason Replies: 12 Views: 3848	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 2 Oct 2021 9:19 am Subject: Handmade lap steel bridges
Bob Gleason Replies: 12 Views: 3848	Thanks again for the ideas. Got some stainless coming and I'll have a go at milling it.-Bob
Topic: New Lap steel pickups
Bob Gleason Replies: 14 Views: 4091	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 1 Oct 2021 10:34 pm Subject: New Lap steel pickups
Bob Gleason Replies: 14 Views: 4091	Bill- Thanks. I guess I'll try a couple of those SD hum buckers with the adjustible poles. Can go too far wrong.
Topic: Handmade lap steel bridges
Bob Gleason Replies: 12 Views: 3848	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 1 Oct 2021 10:32 pm Subject: Handmade lap steel bridges
Bob Gleason Replies: 12 Views: 3848	Thanks for the replies. Looks like I could mill something like that aluminum channel out of stainless pretty easily. Worth a try. Any other ideas always welcome. Thanks,Bob
Topic: Handmade lap steel bridges
Bob Gleason Replies: 12 Views: 3848	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 1 Oct 2021 2:43 pm Subject: Handmade lap steel bridges
Bob Gleason Replies: 12 Views: 3848	Actually I made a post similar to this a couple of years ago, but the info is gone from my computer. Before the pandemic I was teaching some lap steel building classes. To make it easy I used electric ...
Topic: New Lap steel pickups
Bob Gleason Replies: 14 Views: 4091	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 1 Oct 2021 2:37 pm Subject: New Lap steel pickups
Bob Gleason Replies: 14 Views: 4091	Bill- I have been off looking at all kinds of pickups the last few weeks. The Seymour Duncan pickups that I had used in the past, but are no longer available, had pole pieces that were not staggered i ...
Topic: New Lap steel pickups
Bob Gleason Replies: 14 Views: 4091	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 17 Sep 2021 9:48 pm Subject: New Lap steel pickups
Bob Gleason Replies: 14 Views: 4091	Bill- Yep, 6 string.Thanks for the reply. I have tried those various foam, surgical tuning alternatives under pickups, but much prefer the standard Fender style springs. As long as the cavity is big e ...
Topic: New Lap steel pickups
Bob Gleason Replies: 14 Views: 4091	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 17 Sep 2021 6:59 pm Subject: New Lap steel pickups
Bob Gleason Replies: 14 Views: 4091	Mike- That's a big help. Thanks. Jon-A little dense here. Sorry! Does the pickup come with 2 different bottom mounts, or are there 2 versions of the pickup? I still don't understand how the wide and n ...
Topic: New Lap steel pickups
Bob Gleason Replies: 14 Views: 4091	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 17 Sep 2021 9:52 am Subject: New Lap steel pickups
Bob Gleason Replies: 14 Views: 4091	I posted this in the electronics section, but maybe it will be seen more here.I am making a new lap steel 6. In the past I have only used height adjustable pickups. I would like to try the George L fl ...
Topic: Pickups for new lap steel
Bob Gleason Replies: 2 Views: 909	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 17 Sep 2021 9:28 am Subject: Pickups for new lap steel
Bob Gleason Replies: 2 Views: 909	I am making a new lap steel 6. In the past I have only used height adjustable pickups. I would like to try the George L flat mount pickups. They are very tall, 13/16", so I assume that a recess ...
Topic: 7 string steel pickups
Bob Gleason Replies: 6 Views: 1803	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 10 Feb 2020 8:04 am Subject: 7 string steel pickups
Bob Gleason Replies: 6 Views: 1803	George- I've had that winder sitting on the shelf for over a year. Just 1 more thing I have not gotten to!Thanks, Bob
Topic: 7 string steel pickups
Bob Gleason Replies: 6 Views: 1803	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 9 Feb 2020 9:59 pm Subject: 7 string steel pickups
Bob Gleason Replies: 6 Views: 1803	Oh yeah, George I screwed that one up! Embarrassing! I meant 10mm, not 15mm. Thanks for the replies guys.
Topic: 7 string steel pickups
Bob Gleason Replies: 6 Views: 1803	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 9 Feb 2020 9:53 am Subject: 7 string steel pickups
Bob Gleason Replies: 6 Views: 1803	I have a player asking me for a 7 string set up with 15mm string spacing. Looking for recommendations for a good pickup that will work for that. Thanks, Bob
Topic: The David Lindley sound
Bob Gleason Replies: 38 Views: 19086	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 14 Nov 2018 1:55 pm Subject: The David Lindley sound
Bob Gleason Replies: 38 Views: 19086	Thanks for all the info.--Bob
Topic: The David Lindley sound
Bob Gleason Replies: 38 Views: 19086	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 13 Nov 2018 7:36 pm Subject: The David Lindley sound
Bob Gleason Replies: 38 Views: 19086	I build a few steels here in Hawaii. I have a person from the Mainland who wants a steel with a biting David Lindley sound. I know that's a tough description of tone. I normally use single coil Seymo ...
Topic: 8-string spacing
Bob Gleason Replies: 6 Views: 2199	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 23 Mar 2018 9:32 am Subject: 8-string spacing
Bob Gleason Replies: 6 Views: 2199	Thanks for the info and replies.--Bob
Topic: 8-string spacing
Bob Gleason Replies: 6 Views: 2199	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 20 Mar 2018 8:55 am Subject: 8-string spacing
Bob Gleason Replies: 6 Views: 2199	Andy, Thanks for the string spacing info reply. Nice, clean looking guitar.--Bob
Topic: 8-string spacing
Bob Gleason Replies: 6 Views: 2199	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 19 Mar 2018 7:59 pm Subject: 8-string spacing
Bob Gleason Replies: 6 Views: 2199	I know Ive seen this info here before, but can't find it. I've built a number of 6-string steels and would like to try an 8-string next. Any info on string spacing at the nut and bridge would be appre ...
Topic: Handmade Lap Steel For Sale
Bob Gleason Replies: 2 Views: 2906	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 7 Dec 2017 2:40 pm Subject: Handmade Lap Steel For Sale
Bob Gleason Replies: 2 Views: 2906	I teach some lap steel building classes at a couple of music camps here in the Hawaiian Islands. Whenever I have a new class I build a sample model to show the class what we are building. Straight for ...
Topic: 8 string steel string spacing and pickups
Bob Gleason Replies: 4 Views: 2503	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 10 Oct 2017 9:13 pm Subject: 8 string steel string spacing and pickups
Bob Gleason Replies: 4 Views: 2503	Mick-Thanks for the info.-Bob
Topic: 8 string steel string spacing and pickups
Bob Gleason Replies: 4 Views: 2503	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 9 Oct 2017 9:55 pm Subject: 8 string steel string spacing and pickups
Bob Gleason Replies: 4 Views: 2503	So far I've built only 6 string steels. Looking to try an 8 string. Is the string spacing still 3/8" (11mm)? Also looking for a decent height adjustable pickup. Does not have to be cheap, but not ...
Topic: My Weissenborn Journey
Bob Gleason Replies: 8 Views: 2783	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 16 Mar 2017 8:14 am Subject: My Weissenborn Journey
Bob Gleason Replies: 8 Views: 2783	James-Enjoyed your post. It was a treat to see those photos from the Fringe Festival in Scotland. I remember standing and listening to Richard playing his Strat for quite awhile a few years ago. Bough ...
Topic: Building pickups from scratch
Bob Gleason Replies: 5 Views: 1740	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 26 Feb 2017 8:48 am Subject: Building pickups from scratch
Bob Gleason Replies: 5 Views: 1740	Jerry- Thanks. I have that Lollar book on the way.--Bob
Topic: Building pickups from scratch
Bob Gleason Replies: 5 Views: 1740	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 24 Feb 2017 9:24 am Subject: Building pickups from scratch
Bob Gleason Replies: 5 Views: 1740	Michael and Jamie- Both good info. Thanks, Bob