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I am now the proud owner of a Melbert pro 8-string lap steel! It has a cherry/maple body, and a True Tone pickup. It also has a custom fretboard design made to my specifications. Looks great and so ...

Thanks very much for the information, gentlemen.

Thanks for the replies. I believe that the pickguard/pickup cover is original. Here's another picture, that is just a close-up of the body and maybe shows it a little more clearly. The coloring in ...

Can anyone tell me anything about this Magnatone? I have it on loan from a friend, and I enjoy playing it but would love to know a little more about it. The tuners are not original, but everything e ...

Hi all,

I'm in the same boat as Jeff -- looking into buying my first steel guitar. I'm currently playing a friend's Magnatone, but am interested in acquiring an 8 string. I have seen many mention ...

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Topic: My new Melbert 8 String!
John Soshnik Replies: 0 Views: 1044	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 27 Jun 2013 5:29 pm Subject: My new Melbert 8 String!
John Soshnik Replies: 0 Views: 1044	I am now the proud owner of a Melbert pro 8-string lap steel! It has a cherry/maple body, and a True Tone pickup. It also has a custom fretboard design made to my specifications. Looks great and so ...
Topic: Magnatone Information
John Soshnik Replies: 10 Views: 3074	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 25 Apr 2013 8:25 pm Subject: Magnatone Information
John Soshnik Replies: 10 Views: 3074	Thanks very much for the information, gentlemen.
Topic: Magnatone Information
John Soshnik Replies: 10 Views: 3074	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 25 Apr 2013 1:00 pm Subject: Magnatone Information
John Soshnik Replies: 10 Views: 3074	Thanks for the replies. I believe that the pickguard/pickup cover is original. Here's another picture, that is just a close-up of the body and maybe shows it a little more clearly. The coloring in ...
Topic: Magnatone Information
John Soshnik Replies: 10 Views: 3074	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 22 Apr 2013 11:54 am Subject: Magnatone Information
John Soshnik Replies: 10 Views: 3074	Can anyone tell me anything about this Magnatone? I have it on loan from a friend, and I enjoy playing it but would love to know a little more about it. The tuners are not original, but everything e ...
Topic: Lap steel guitar advice needed
John Soshnik Replies: 18 Views: 7451	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 21 Apr 2013 1:06 pm Subject: Lap steel guitar advice needed
John Soshnik Replies: 18 Views: 7451	Hi all, I'm in the same boat as Jeff -- looking into buying my first steel guitar. I'm currently playing a friend's Magnatone, but am interested in acquiring an 8 string. I have seen many mention ...