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Thanks for the bump! Someone should jump on this gorgeous lap steel....

Thanks for the bump Johnnie! Sure hope someone goes for this beauty. It's a killer steel.

LOL! Thanks, Steve! Yep, definitely has the Gumby look on the headstock. Short scale 22.5". Great fun to play. George

Custom lap steel built for me by Ken Wittman out of solid Corian. I wanted a lap steel that looked like it was made out of marble.

Routed in the back to reduce weight. Custom Rick Aiello horsesho ...

6 string model in exellent condition w hard shell case. Made by Tut Taylor's son.

Dual reissue P-90 pickups are clean and creamy. Very sweet tone and the dual pickups offer lots of tonal option ...

Melobar SXL 6 string model in excellent condition w custom Cedar Creek case.

Steinberger headstock design, dual Bill Lawrence blade humbucker pickups. Very hot!!! This lap steel will rock your ...

She knows a few licks too but mainly in her food bowl.
LOL Chris!!

Ray, Spencer is a Pointer/Springer Spaniel mix. Weighs in at about 60 lbs.

Steve, Yes Spencer sings along when I play guita ...

I like solo lap steel a lot. I often use it or solo dobro as accompaniment for vocal songs. Nothing fancy, but I hope you like it.

I played this on a Melobar SXL w dual Bill Lawrence humbuckers. ...

Thought you folks would get a smile from this. The lap steel is one built by Tennessee Crafters http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1403/4442_Spencer_and_the_Tennessee_lap_steel_1.jpg

Ross, I have a 50s Ricky Electro w the smaller horseshoe p'up. It's in very good condition and I have the original hard shell case. Doesn't have the bakelite tone, but sound real good. Thanks. Geor ...

Sorry, Ross, it's been sold. Thanks for inquiring. George

Got any interest in a 1930 National Style 1 roundneck?

Six string. One of the old ones w string through the body and large horseshoe pick-up. Has that classic, and classy, Bakelite Ricky tone and sustain. Very good condition. Original case shows some ...

Post-war Bakelite 'panda' Rickenbacher lap steel. 6 string. Excellent playing condition. One knob is chipped, but fully functional. Original case shows some wear.

$750 + shipping

http://bb ...

Hand built by Bill Bonanzinga around 2004. I am the original owner. Beautiful flamed mahogany body and top. Lovely wild rose inlay. Mint condition. TKL case. $1200 + shipping.

I prefer cashi ...

1950s. 6 string. Excellent condition. Original case.

$450 + shipping. I prefer payment by cashier's check or postal money order, but I can accept PayPal.

I really like the look and tone of t ...

1940s. Charlie Christian pick-up with that killer tone. 6 string. Original case. Very good condition, normal playing wear. $800 + shippng.

Prefer payment by cashier's check or postal money or ...

Thanks Ted! You make a good point about the price. I'll think on that. Need to find buyers first...

I hear what you mean about the brightness of the Duncan p'up. I tend to roll the tone knob ju ...

I appreciate the help Ted. You know more about Melobars than anyone. I've corrected the ad and reduced the price.

I've played a lot of Melobar Rattlers and like them a lot. My main steelk is o ...

White solid-body 6 string Skreemr.

Replacement Seymour Duncan pick-up. Excellent tone.
Very good condition, a few minor dings.
The Skreemr has a chrome bridge saddle, chrome plate, plai ...

Howard,

Rick goosed my B6's gauss from 80 to 200+. Big improvement! But you're right - it certainly perked me up too. No hangover - yet I'll have pics of the Lap Stone fairly soon. Gotta get it ...

I found it was best to write out the notes of the fretboard on a piece of paper and then memorize them. As I learned different tunings, I repeated the process. Connect the octaves and build from the ...

Hi there, I'm George. I've learned a lot about lap steels from you folks over the past several months while I've lurked in the background. Thanks. Rick particularly has been very helpful. He certa ...

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Topic: Tennessee Crafters Deluxe lap steel
George Ballentine Replies: 3 Views: 3521	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 31 Mar 2015 4:49 am Subject: Tennessee Crafters Deluxe lap steel
George Ballentine Replies: 3 Views: 3521	Thanks for the bump! Someone should jump on this gorgeous lap steel....
Topic: Melobar SXL lap steel 6 string
George Ballentine Replies: 2 Views: 2413	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 31 Mar 2015 4:48 am Subject: Melobar SXL lap steel 6 string
George Ballentine Replies: 2 Views: 2413	Thanks for the bump Johnnie! Sure hope someone goes for this beauty. It's a killer steel.
Topic: One-of-a-kind custom Corian lap steel
George Ballentine Replies: 2 Views: 2708	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 24 Mar 2015 3:08 pm Subject: gumby guitar
George Ballentine Replies: 2 Views: 2708	LOL! Thanks, Steve! Yep, definitely has the Gumby look on the headstock. Short scale 22.5". Great fun to play. George
Topic: One-of-a-kind custom Corian lap steel
George Ballentine Replies: 2 Views: 2708	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 24 Mar 2015 6:43 am Subject: One-of-a-kind custom Corian lap steel
George Ballentine Replies: 2 Views: 2708	Custom lap steel built for me by Ken Wittman out of solid Corian. I wanted a lap steel that looked like it was made out of marble. Routed in the back to reduce weight. Custom Rick Aiello horsesho ...
Topic: Tennessee Crafters Deluxe lap steel
George Ballentine Replies: 3 Views: 3521	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 24 Mar 2015 6:28 am Subject: Tennessee Crafters Deluxe lap steel
George Ballentine Replies: 3 Views: 3521	6 string model in exellent condition w hard shell case. Made by Tut Taylor's son. Dual reissue P-90 pickups are clean and creamy. Very sweet tone and the dual pickups offer lots of tonal option ...
Topic: Melobar SXL lap steel 6 string
George Ballentine Replies: 2 Views: 2413	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 24 Mar 2015 5:57 am Subject: Melobar SXL lap steel 6 string
George Ballentine Replies: 2 Views: 2413	Melobar SXL 6 string model in excellent condition w custom Cedar Creek case. Steinberger headstock design, dual Bill Lawrence blade humbucker pickups. Very hot!!! This lap steel will rock your ...
Topic: My dog loves lap steel
George Ballentine Replies: 10 Views: 2900	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 8 Jan 2015 8:31 am Subject: My dog loves lap steel
George Ballentine Replies: 10 Views: 2900	She knows a few licks too but mainly in her food bowl. LOL Chris!! Ray, Spencer is a Pointer/Springer Spaniel mix. Weighs in at about 60 lbs. Steve, Yes Spencer sings along when I play guita ...
Topic: The Star Spangled Banner solo lap steel instrumental
George Ballentine Replies: 1 Views: 876	Forum Section: Steel on the Web Posted: 7 Jan 2015 3:39 pm Subject: The Star Spangled Banner solo lap steel instrumental
George Ballentine Replies: 1 Views: 876	I like solo lap steel a lot. I often use it or solo dobro as accompaniment for vocal songs. Nothing fancy, but I hope you like it. I played this on a Melobar SXL w dual Bill Lawrence humbuckers. ...
Topic: My dog loves lap steel
George Ballentine Replies: 10 Views: 2900	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 7 Jan 2015 3:11 pm Subject: My dog loves lap steel
George Ballentine Replies: 10 Views: 2900	Thought you folks would get a smile from this. The lap steel is one built by Tennessee Crafters http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1403/4442_Spencer_and_the_Tennessee_lap_steel_1.jpg
Topic: Rickenbacher Bakelite Electro Model B 1939
George Ballentine Replies: 8 Views: 4758	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 27 Dec 2014 10:56 am Subject: Rickenbacher Bakelite Electro Model B 1939
George Ballentine Replies: 8 Views: 4758	Ross, I have a 50s Ricky Electro w the smaller horseshoe p'up. It's in very good condition and I have the original hard shell case. Doesn't have the bakelite tone, but sound real good. Thanks. Geor ...
Topic: Rickenbacher Bakelite Electro Model B 1939
George Ballentine Replies: 8 Views: 4758	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 27 Dec 2014 9:45 am Subject: Rickenbacher Bakelite Electro Model B 1939
George Ballentine Replies: 8 Views: 4758	Sorry, Ross, it's been sold. Thanks for inquiring. George Got any interest in a 1930 National Style 1 roundneck?
Topic: Rickenbacher Bakelite Electro Model B 1939
George Ballentine Replies: 8 Views: 4758	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 13 Dec 2014 6:13 pm Subject: Rickenbacher Bakelite Electro Model B 1939
George Ballentine Replies: 8 Views: 4758	Six string. One of the old ones w string through the body and large horseshoe pick-up. Has that classic, and classy, Bakelite Ricky tone and sustain. Very good condition. Original case shows some ...
Topic: Rickenbacher Bakelite Electro lap steel
George Ballentine Replies: 4 Views: 4160	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 13 Dec 2014 6:00 pm Subject: Rickenbacher Bakelite Electro lap steel
George Ballentine Replies: 4 Views: 4160	Post-war Bakelite 'panda' Rickenbacher lap steel. 6 string. Excellent playing condition. One knob is chipped, but fully functional. Original case shows some wear. $750 + shipping http://bb ...
Topic: Bonanzinga Weissenborn style acoustic Flamed Mahogany!!
George Ballentine Replies: 0 Views: 2329	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 8 Dec 2014 7:35 am Subject: Bonanzinga Weissenborn style acoustic Flamed Mahogany!!
George Ballentine Replies: 0 Views: 2329	Hand built by Bill Bonanzinga around 2004. I am the original owner. Beautiful flamed mahogany body and top. Lovely wild rose inlay. Mint condition. TKL case. $1200 + shipping. I prefer cashi ...
Topic: Gibson Century Lap Steel SOLD!
George Ballentine Replies: 2 Views: 3823	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 6 Dec 2014 9:08 am Subject: Gibson Century Lap Steel SOLD!
George Ballentine Replies: 2 Views: 3823	1950s. 6 string. Excellent condition. Original case. $450 + shipping. I prefer payment by cashier's check or postal money order, but I can accept PayPal. I really like the look and tone of t ...
Topic: Gibson EH-150 Lap Steel SOLD!
George Ballentine Replies: 3 Views: 4037	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 6 Dec 2014 8:48 am Subject: Gibson EH-150 Lap Steel SOLD!
George Ballentine Replies: 3 Views: 4037	1940s. Charlie Christian pick-up with that killer tone. 6 string. Original case. Very good condition, normal playing wear. $800 + shippng. Prefer payment by cashier's check or postal money or ...
Topic: Melobar Skreemr white solid body 6 string
George Ballentine Replies: 6 Views: 6413	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 4 Sep 2014 9:07 am Subject: Melobar Skreemr white solid body 6 string
George Ballentine Replies: 6 Views: 6413	Thanks Ted! You make a good point about the price. I'll think on that. Need to find buyers first... I hear what you mean about the brightness of the Duncan p'up. I tend to roll the tone knob ju ...
Topic: Melobar Skreemr white solid body 6 string
George Ballentine Replies: 6 Views: 6413	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 29 Aug 2014 6:30 am Subject: Melobar Skreemr white solid body 6 string
George Ballentine Replies: 6 Views: 6413	I appreciate the help Ted. You know more about Melobars than anyone. I've corrected the ad and reduced the price. I've played a lot of Melobar Rattlers and like them a lot. My main steelk is o ...
Topic: Melobar Skreemr white solid body 6 string
George Ballentine Replies: 6 Views: 6413	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 22 Aug 2014 8:40 am Subject: Melobar Skreemr white solid body 6 string
George Ballentine Replies: 6 Views: 6413	White solid-body 6 string Skreemr. Replacement Seymour Duncan pick-up. Excellent tone. Very good condition, a few minor dings. The Skreemr has a chrome bridge saddle, chrome plate, plai ...
Topic: Delrin used as a Dobro Nut and Saddle
George Ballentine Replies: 14 Views: 1685	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 30 Sep 2004 5:07 am Subject: Delrin used as a Dobro Nut and Saddle
George Ballentine Replies: 14 Views: 1685	Howard, Rick goosed my B6's gauss from 80 to 200+. Big improvement! But you're right - it certainly perked me up too. No hangover - yet I'll have pics of the Lap Stone fairly soon. Gotta get it ...
Topic: Fretboard Position Indicators
George Ballentine Replies: 9 Views: 1417	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 30 Sep 2004 5:01 am Subject: Fretboard Position Indicators
George Ballentine Replies: 9 Views: 1417	I found it was best to write out the notes of the fretboard on a piece of paper and then memorize them. As I learned different tunings, I repeated the process. Connect the octaves and build from the ...
Topic: Delrin used as a Dobro Nut and Saddle
George Ballentine Replies: 14 Views: 1685	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 29 Sep 2004 11:28 am Subject: Delrin used as a Dobro Nut and Saddle
George Ballentine Replies: 14 Views: 1685	Hi there, I'm George. I've learned a lot about lap steels from you folks over the past several months while I've lurked in the background. Thanks. Rick particularly has been very helpful. He certa ...