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I just ordered the Vorson FLSL 220 6 string, but haven't evaluated it yet. I want do a sound comparison of it to my Sierra 8 using the same sound setup. The guitar is beautiful and well made - I was ...

Hi Pat,

Thanks for getting in touch. One can only hope that they have improved the material.

Seems sturdy enough at this stage...there is in not a lot that is not made in China these days. The ...

I just ordered the Vorson FLSL 220 6 string, but haven't evaluated it yet. I want do a sound comparison of it to my Sierra 8 using the same sound setup. The guitar is beautiful and well made - I was ...

Thanks for the feedback.

Finished up going for a dual pick up system. Figure i have two switchable singles or a mix of the two.

Interesting times ahead.

Cheers,

Ian

Still looking into my first lap steel purchase. Some offer single others dual pick ups?

Be interested in hear what you folks think on the two variations? Is two better than one?

Cheers,

Ian

Thanks Stephan,

You have been very helpful. All taken on board.

I have requested to join the FB page....... awaiting confirmation.

The learning curve is steep before I even started however gr ...

Hi Stefan,

Thanks for taking the time to detail out what I need to know and should consider. Very informative and helpful.

Interesting comment you make about the lap steel being one of the diffi ...

Lap steel shape and size?

Is there any inpediments to playing a lap steel say on a table instead of your lap? Reason I ask is on of the contenders of lap steel the Vorson SL-220 is sort of oval sha ...

You have inspired me James! Well played....

I have a wee bit of Scottish blood from my dear late mothers side, probably explains why the hairs on the back of neck stand to attention whenever I hear ...

Thanks Michael. Learning a lot is a short space of time. Gotta love forums, great community going on here!

Thanks Doug I have been in touch with Troy like the way he teaches.

Will look into C6 tuning...

When I started to play slide instruments I took a cheap acoustic guitar and put a nut-raise device on it and tuned it to open E. That would be a regular set of strings tuned to E B E G+ B E, low to hi ...

Hi, Ian. Welcome to the forum.

A couple of tips..... If you are in Adelaide then Pete Miller at Ron Pearce Music is a possibility as a teacher. He does pedal and dobro so there is no reason he coul ...

One thing to consider is: What music are most interested in trying to play?

The instrument can help, or hurt, your efforts. If you want to play classic (50's and 60's) you would need certain tuning ...

Hi Folk,

New member first time poster looking for your advice.

A little about me. 61yo retired Aussie and a Country music tragic as our 2 daughters call me. Never learnt music, it was never an o ...

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Topic: What do you know about Vorson lap steel guitars?
Ian Fleetwood Replies: 27 Views: 37142	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 31 Jul 2017 10:12 pm Subject: Re: Vorson FLSL-220 Lap Steel Pack with F-Holes
Ian Fleetwood Replies: 27 Views: 37142	I just ordered the Vorson FLSL 220 6 string, but haven't evaluated it yet. I want do a sound comparison of it to my Sierra 8 using the same sound setup. The guitar is beautiful and well made - I was ...
Topic: What do you know about Vorson lap steel guitars?
Ian Fleetwood Replies: 27 Views: 37142	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 31 Jul 2017 10:11 pm Subject: What do you know about Vorson lap steel guitars?
Ian Fleetwood Replies: 27 Views: 37142	Hi Pat, Thanks for getting in touch. One can only hope that they have improved the material. Seems sturdy enough at this stage...there is in not a lot that is not made in China these days. The ...
Topic: What do you know about Vorson lap steel guitars?
Ian Fleetwood Replies: 27 Views: 37142	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 31 Jul 2017 7:18 pm Subject: Re: Vorson FLSL-220 Lap Steel Pack with F-Holes
Ian Fleetwood Replies: 27 Views: 37142	I just ordered the Vorson FLSL 220 6 string, but haven't evaluated it yet. I want do a sound comparison of it to my Sierra 8 using the same sound setup. The guitar is beautiful and well made - I was ...
Topic: Single or dual pick ups?
Ian Fleetwood Replies: 17 Views: 6959	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 25 Jul 2017 1:09 am Subject: Single or dual pick ups?
Ian Fleetwood Replies: 17 Views: 6959	Thanks for the feedback. Finished up going for a dual pick up system. Figure i have two switchable singles or a mix of the two. Interesting times ahead. Cheers, Ian
Topic: Single or dual pick ups?
Ian Fleetwood Replies: 17 Views: 6959	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 20 Jul 2017 2:56 pm Subject: Single or dual pick ups?
Ian Fleetwood Replies: 17 Views: 6959	Still looking into my first lap steel purchase. Some offer single others dual pick ups? Be interested in hear what you folks think on the two variations? Is two better than one? Cheers, Ian
Topic: Where to start with a lap steel?
Ian Fleetwood Replies: 26 Views: 13853	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 17 Jul 2017 3:34 am Subject: Where to start with a lap steel?
Ian Fleetwood Replies: 26 Views: 13853	Thanks Stephan, You have been very helpful. All taken on board. I have requested to join the FB page....... awaiting confirmation. The learning curve is steep before I even started however gr ...
Topic: Where to start with a lap steel?
Ian Fleetwood Replies: 26 Views: 13853	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 16 Jul 2017 4:56 pm Subject: Where to start with a lap steel?
Ian Fleetwood Replies: 26 Views: 13853	Hi Stefan, Thanks for taking the time to detail out what I need to know and should consider. Very informative and helpful. Interesting comment you make about the lap steel being one of the diffi ...
Topic: Where to start with a lap steel?
Ian Fleetwood Replies: 26 Views: 13853	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 16 Jul 2017 2:49 pm Subject: Where to start with a lap steel?
Ian Fleetwood Replies: 26 Views: 13853	Lap steel shape and size? Is there any inpediments to playing a lap steel say on a table instead of your lap? Reason I ask is on of the contenders of lap steel the Vorson SL-220 is sort of oval sha ...
Topic: Where to start with a lap steel?
Ian Fleetwood Replies: 26 Views: 13853	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 16 Jul 2017 2:38 pm Subject: Where to start with a lap steel?
Ian Fleetwood Replies: 26 Views: 13853	You have inspired me James! Well played.... I have a wee bit of Scottish blood from my dear late mothers side, probably explains why the hairs on the back of neck stand to attention whenever I hear ...
Topic: Where to start with a lap steel?
Ian Fleetwood Replies: 26 Views: 13853	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 16 Jul 2017 10:23 am Subject: Where to start with a lap steel?
Ian Fleetwood Replies: 26 Views: 13853	Thanks Michael. Learning a lot is a short space of time. Gotta love forums, great community going on here!
Topic: Where to start with a lap steel?
Ian Fleetwood Replies: 26 Views: 13853	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 16 Jul 2017 8:49 am Subject: Where to start with a lap steel?
Ian Fleetwood Replies: 26 Views: 13853	Thanks Doug I have been in touch with Troy like the way he teaches. Will look into C6 tuning...
Topic: Where to start with a lap steel?
Ian Fleetwood Replies: 26 Views: 13853	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 16 Jul 2017 6:54 am Subject: Where to start with a lap steel?
Ian Fleetwood Replies: 26 Views: 13853	When I started to play slide instruments I took a cheap acoustic guitar and put a nut-raise device on it and tuned it to open E. That would be a regular set of strings tuned to E B E G+ B E, low to hi ...
Topic: Where to start with a lap steel?
Ian Fleetwood Replies: 26 Views: 13853	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 16 Jul 2017 6:45 am Subject: Where to start with a lap steel?
Ian Fleetwood Replies: 26 Views: 13853	Hi, Ian. Welcome to the forum. A couple of tips..... If you are in Adelaide then Pete Miller at Ron Pearce Music is a possibility as a teacher. He does pedal and dobro so there is no reason he coul ...
Topic: Where to start with a lap steel?
Ian Fleetwood Replies: 26 Views: 13853	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 16 Jul 2017 1:10 am Subject: Where to start with a lap steel?
Ian Fleetwood Replies: 26 Views: 13853	One thing to consider is: What music are most interested in trying to play? The instrument can help, or hurt, your efforts. If you want to play classic (50's and 60's) you would need certain tuning ...
Topic: Where to start with a lap steel?
Ian Fleetwood Replies: 26 Views: 13853	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 15 Jul 2017 3:46 pm Subject: Where to start with a lap steel?
Ian Fleetwood Replies: 26 Views: 13853	Hi Folk, New member first time poster looking for your advice. A little about me. 61yo retired Aussie and a Country music tragic as our 2 daughters call me. Never learnt music, it was never an o ...