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Can anyone identify this vintage lap steel? I've never seen one quite like it. Maybe it was a custom build? It suggests Epiphone a little but I don't know of any old steels with a headstock like th ...

Thanks for the guess. It might have been them. Either way, you've tipped me off to some good stuff. Their Stereolab cover is infectious.

I was at a Barnes & Nobles the other day and they played a steel guitar instrumental on the store sound system. They usually play, shall we say, modern and radio-friendly music. Are there any co ...

I'd like to learn acoustic steel, but can't commit to spending the $ on an entry level weissenborn at the moment. I was thinking of picking up a cheap used 3/4 parlor size guitar (such as a Baby Tayl ...

It's wood, but with a nice stripe decal that runs around it.

I picked up this Boen lap steel. Does anybody on the forum know anything about these instruments? It needed some TLC, but I cleaned it up a bit. I read that Jim Boen was making pedal steels in the ...

He definitely indulges in odd instruments.
I really admire what he's doing in this clip that Brad posted once in another thread:

http://www.johnpauljones.com/video_NOSUMI2000live.html

Here are 2 clips:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9D6hJCnwiQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dirg5cDIN8M

I'll be making a business trip to San Francisco in March. Does anybody know if Freddie Roulette is performing these days? I can't find any contemporary info, but would love to see him in whatever co ...

My personal inclination in this scenario would be to save up a bit and look at an Asher EH Jr. However, if you feel better about buying new then go for it.

I would consider a used Asher EH Jr ov ...

I found this Supro with legs on Craigslist. It would be about the same price as a Dynalap with stings and finishing supplies.

Based on everyone's recommendations, I feel like I should pass on th ...

Many thanks to everyone for their replies.
The unanimous praise is certainly pushing me towards the Dynalap.

I'm surprised I haven't heard from any Valco or Magnatone fans.

Danny- I also happen ...

I finally decided to pull the trigger but not sure what to pull it on.

I'd like a vintage Valco or an under $300 new instrument.

People keep mentioning that the string thru pickups are great for ...

Thanks Michael and Rick. I was looking for the info for a while with no luck. I figured you would be able to help, but didn't realize you'd be so fast.

Can anybody confirm that this is a National?
Link to first one:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=380199048389

It certainly has many features that are similar to the Nation ...

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Topic: Can anyone identify this vintage lap steel?
Chris Lackner Replies: 2 Views: 2131	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 30 Aug 2012 9:51 pm Subject: Can anyone identify this vintage lap steel?
Chris Lackner Replies: 2 Views: 2131	Can anyone identify this vintage lap steel? I've never seen one quite like it. Maybe it was a custom build? It suggests Epiphone a little but I don't know of any old steels with a headstock like th ...
Topic: Steel guitar at Barnes & Noble
Chris Lackner Replies: 4 Views: 1769	Forum Section: Music Posted: 23 Mar 2012 5:51 am Subject: Steel guitar at Barnes & Noble
Chris Lackner Replies: 4 Views: 1769	Thanks for the guess. It might have been them. Either way, you've tipped me off to some good stuff. Their Stereolab cover is infectious.
Topic: Steel guitar at Barnes & Noble
Chris Lackner Replies: 4 Views: 1769	Forum Section: Music Posted: 15 Mar 2012 9:24 pm Subject: Steel guitar at Barnes & Noble
Chris Lackner Replies: 4 Views: 1769	I was at a Barnes & Nobles the other day and they played a steel guitar instrumental on the store sound system. They usually play, shall we say, modern and radio-friendly music. Are there any co ...
Topic: 3/4 parlor acoustic vs weissenborn
Chris Lackner Replies: 7 Views: 3650	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 14 Feb 2012 10:34 am Subject: 3/4 parlor acoustic vs weissenborn
Chris Lackner Replies: 7 Views: 3650	I'd like to learn acoustic steel, but can't commit to spending the $ on an entry level weissenborn at the moment. I was thinking of picking up a cheap used 3/4 parlor size guitar (such as a Baby Tayl ...
Topic: Any info on my Boen lap steel
Chris Lackner Replies: 5 Views: 5174	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 8 Mar 2010 10:01 pm Subject: Any info on my Boen lap steel
Chris Lackner Replies: 5 Views: 5174	It's wood, but with a nice stripe decal that runs around it.
Topic: Any info on my Boen lap steel
Chris Lackner Replies: 5 Views: 5174	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 7 Mar 2010 2:01 pm Subject: Any info on my Boen lap steel
Chris Lackner Replies: 5 Views: 5174	I picked up this Boen lap steel. Does anybody on the forum know anything about these instruments? It needed some TLC, but I cleaned it up a bit. I read that Jim Boen was making pedal steels in the ...
Topic: "Them Crooked Vultures" - John Paul Jones, steel
Chris Lackner Replies: 8 Views: 3926	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 19 Feb 2010 3:54 pm Subject: "Them Crooked Vultures" - John Paul Jones, steel
Chris Lackner Replies: 8 Views: 3926	He definitely indulges in odd instruments. I really admire what he's doing in this clip that Brad posted once in another thread: http://www.johnpauljones.com/video_NOSUMI2000live.html
Topic: "Them Crooked Vultures" - John Paul Jones, steel
Chris Lackner Replies: 8 Views: 3926	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 18 Feb 2010 4:45 pm Subject: "Them Crooked Vultures" - John Paul Jones, steel
Chris Lackner Replies: 8 Views: 3926	Here are 2 clips: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9D6hJCnwiQ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dirg5cDIN8M
Topic: Freddie Roulette
Chris Lackner Replies: 2 Views: 1080	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 16 Feb 2010 5:39 pm Subject: Freddie Roulette
Chris Lackner Replies: 2 Views: 1080	I'll be making a business trip to San Francisco in March. Does anybody know if Freddie Roulette is performing these days? I can't find any contemporary info, but would love to see him in whatever co ...
Topic: Vintage vs. New, 6 vs. 8 - advice for a soon to be player
Chris Lackner Replies: 26 Views: 11553	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 2 Feb 2010 9:41 pm Subject: Vintage vs. New, 6 vs. 8 - advice for a soon to be player
Chris Lackner Replies: 26 Views: 11553	My personal inclination in this scenario would be to save up a bit and look at an Asher EH Jr. However, if you feel better about buying new then go for it. I would consider a used Asher EH Jr ov ...
Topic: Vintage vs. New, 6 vs. 8 - advice for a soon to be player
Chris Lackner Replies: 26 Views: 11553	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 1 Feb 2010 7:20 am Subject: Vintage vs. New, 6 vs. 8 - advice for a soon to be player
Chris Lackner Replies: 26 Views: 11553	I found this Supro with legs on Craigslist. It would be about the same price as a Dynalap with stings and finishing supplies. Based on everyone's recommendations, I feel like I should pass on th ...
Topic: Vintage vs. New, 6 vs. 8 - advice for a soon to be player
Chris Lackner Replies: 26 Views: 11553	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 29 Jan 2010 5:02 pm Subject: Vintage vs. New, 6 vs. 8 - advice for a soon to be player
Chris Lackner Replies: 26 Views: 11553	Many thanks to everyone for their replies. The unanimous praise is certainly pushing me towards the Dynalap. I'm surprised I haven't heard from any Valco or Magnatone fans. Danny- I also happen ...
Topic: Vintage vs. New, 6 vs. 8 - advice for a soon to be player
Chris Lackner Replies: 26 Views: 11553	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 28 Jan 2010 6:33 pm Subject: Vintage vs. New, 6 vs. 8 - advice for a soon to be player
Chris Lackner Replies: 26 Views: 11553	I finally decided to pull the trigger but not sure what to pull it on. I'd like a vintage Valco or an under $300 new instrument. People keep mentioning that the string thru pickups are great for ...
Topic: Please help identify these 2 Nationals
Chris Lackner Replies: 5 Views: 2416	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 25 Jan 2010 4:58 pm Subject: Please help identify these 2 Nationals
Chris Lackner Replies: 5 Views: 2416	Thanks Michael and Rick. I was looking for the info for a while with no luck. I figured you would be able to help, but didn't realize you'd be so fast.
Topic: Please help identify these 2 Nationals
Chris Lackner Replies: 5 Views: 2416	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 25 Jan 2010 11:35 am Subject: Please help identify these 2 Nationals
Chris Lackner Replies: 5 Views: 2416	Can anybody confirm that this is a National? Link to first one: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=380199048389 It certainly has many features that are similar to the Nation ...