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I've built a couple cigar box lap steels. They are very liberating to build and sound great. Here is my first one.

http://www.leroybeal.net/guitars/lap/gurkalap/gurkha6stringlapsteel03.jpg

More ...

I've used laser etched fret boards on 3 of my instruments, but not using the 2 tone material. I've only used mirrored acrylic that was etched, then painted. Very stunning to look at. Check out these p ...

Well done! I really like the color scheme and the wooden pick guards(?). If it looks good, plays good, sounds good, then it is good.

Very nice. Keep up the good work.

Nice job, Leroy. How does it sound?

I added a video to my original post.

Thanks guys.

This is something I finished recently. I'm very pleased with the resulting guitar. For those people who would like an inexpensive, ready-at-a-moments-notice, fun, knock-about acoustic lap guitar, some ...

Very nice.

Did the original "New Yorker" have the so called
"Chicken Head" knobs?

I believe they did. I have some chicken head knobs I was going to use, but liked the look of these Ra ...

Wow! Any stories on the build?

Thanks guys. I added some photos, and comments, taken during the construction process.

http://www.leroybeal.net/guitars/lap/BA/BAcon/index.html

http://www.lero ...

I thought I'd show off a recently completed instrument. I've always liked the classic good looks of the National New Yorker, so decided to make my homage to that great design. It plays and sounds supe ...

Me

http://www.leroybeal.net/guitars/acoustic/HN/hollownecklapsteelguitar01.jpg

More pictures:

http://www.leroybeal.net/guitars/acoustic/HN/index.html

Gorgeous! I bet it really sings.

Thanks for the beautiful song. I was wondering how those pickups sound. Excellent tone.

I'm surprised that no one mentioned Cole Clark's Violap. Semi hollow body with multiple pickups. Here is a link to Jerry Douglas demonstrating one.

http://www.premierguitar.com/Video/20090814/790/C ...

I, too, am curious about those pickups.
Ryan Rukavina has offered to make me some split pickups similar to those for a those for a 10 string. If wired like the two coils of a standard humbucking PU, ...

I am just putting the finishing touches on my T8 modular console center. I'm not sure what to call it exactly, because it is more than just a T8 console. It incorporates a mixing console, laptop, DVD ...

That is stunning!

This thing is huge! I kind of wish they would have left off the label though.

http://www.leroybeal.net/guitars/forum/tribotone.jpg

I was perusing the August copy of Premier Guitar and I spied this photo. It looks to be one of Tom Pettingill's own creations. Nice!

http://www.leroybeal.net/guitars/forum/PG01.jpg

I'm fortunate to have Mark as a friend and lutherie cohort. He knows stuff!

Superb job! Clean and elegant!

Sweet! You did a beautiful job getting that retro feel.

Very nice!
very simple, elegant design.
I've often thought of making one using pretty much the same construction method.
Is the head stock strong enough for the string tension? Would you add a sti ...

These two items seem to be of interest to an increasing number of players these days.

I noted these were BOTH absent from your fine lil' g'tar. What price range is it in. How much does it weigh ...

I just put the finishing touches on a new 8 string prototype. Just wanted to try out a few ideas I've been mulling over for awhile. It turned out quite nicely and sounds great. It has killer sustain. ...

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Topic: Acoustric lap steel from a 'cigar box'?
Leroy Beal Replies: 28 Views: 18107	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 19 Jul 2010 4:44 am Subject: Acoustric lap steel from a 'cigar box'?
Leroy Beal Replies: 28 Views: 18107	I've built a couple cigar box lap steels. They are very liberating to build and sound great. Here is my first one. http://www.leroybeal.net/guitars/lap/gurkalap/gurkha6stringlapsteel03.jpg More ...
Topic: Laser etched Fingerboards
Leroy Beal Replies: 18 Views: 10403	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 22 Apr 2010 12:17 pm Subject: Laser etched Fingerboards
Leroy Beal Replies: 18 Views: 10403	I've used laser etched fret boards on 3 of my instruments, but not using the 2 tone material. I've only used mirrored acrylic that was etched, then painted. Very stunning to look at. Check out these p ...
Topic: New lap steel
Leroy Beal Replies: 18 Views: 8328	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 22 Mar 2010 7:08 am Subject: New lap steel
Leroy Beal Replies: 18 Views: 8328	Well done! I really like the color scheme and the wooden pick guards(?). If it looks good, plays good, sounds good, then it is good.
Topic: Bird's Eye Maple Lapsteel
Leroy Beal Replies: 5 Views: 1925	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 8 Mar 2010 8:13 am Subject: Bird's Eye Maple Lapsteel
Leroy Beal Replies: 5 Views: 1925	Very nice. Keep up the good work.
Topic: Weissenheimer Acoustic Lap Steel Guitar
Leroy Beal Replies: 4 Views: 1966	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 26 Feb 2010 10:29 am Subject: Weissenheimer Acoustic Lap Steel Guitar
Leroy Beal Replies: 4 Views: 1966	Nice job, Leroy. How does it sound? I added a video to my original post. Thanks guys.
Topic: Weissenheimer Acoustic Lap Steel Guitar
Leroy Beal Replies: 4 Views: 1966	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 26 Feb 2010 8:22 am Subject: Weissenheimer Acoustic Lap Steel Guitar
Leroy Beal Replies: 4 Views: 1966	This is something I finished recently. I'm very pleased with the resulting guitar. For those people who would like an inexpensive, ready-at-a-moments-notice, fun, knock-about acoustic lap guitar, some ...
Topic: Homebuilt 10string lapsteel
Leroy Beal Replies: 12 Views: 3760	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 14 Feb 2010 9:34 pm Subject: Homebuilt 10string lapsteel
Leroy Beal Replies: 12 Views: 3760	Very nice.
Topic: B&B International Big Apple
Leroy Beal Replies: 10 Views: 3198	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 12 Feb 2010 11:07 pm Subject: B&B International Big Apple
Leroy Beal Replies: 10 Views: 3198	Did the original "New Yorker" have the so called "Chicken Head" knobs? I believe they did. I have some chicken head knobs I was going to use, but liked the look of these Ra ...
Topic: B&B International Big Apple
Leroy Beal Replies: 10 Views: 3198	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 12 Feb 2010 8:42 pm Subject: B&B International Big Apple
Leroy Beal Replies: 10 Views: 3198	Wow! Any stories on the build? Thanks guys. I added some photos, and comments, taken during the construction process. http://www.leroybeal.net/guitars/lap/BA/BAcon/index.html http://www.lero ...
Topic: B&B International Big Apple
Leroy Beal Replies: 10 Views: 3198	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 12 Feb 2010 8:47 am Subject: B&B International Big Apple
Leroy Beal Replies: 10 Views: 3198	I thought I'd show off a recently completed instrument. I've always liked the classic good looks of the National New Yorker, so decided to make my homage to that great design. It plays and sounds supe ...
Topic: acoustic lap steel
Leroy Beal Replies: 8 Views: 6452	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 29 Dec 2009 12:46 pm Subject: acoustic lap steel
Leroy Beal Replies: 8 Views: 6452	Me http://www.leroybeal.net/guitars/acoustic/HN/hollownecklapsteelguitar01.jpg More pictures: http://www.leroybeal.net/guitars/acoustic/HN/index.html
Topic: The Pettingill Cruiser
Leroy Beal Replies: 25 Views: 11750	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 14 Oct 2009 9:26 pm Subject: The Pettingill Cruiser
Leroy Beal Replies: 25 Views: 11750	Gorgeous! I bet it really sings.
Topic: Dynalap / Alumitone Mp3- A Million Moons Over Hawaii
Leroy Beal Replies: 16 Views: 9146	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 17 Sep 2009 3:33 pm Subject: Dynalap / Alumitone Mp3- A Million Moons Over Hawaii
Leroy Beal Replies: 16 Views: 9146	Thanks for the beautiful song. I was wondering how those pickups sound. Excellent tone.
Topic: Which Lap gets the best Jazz tone?
Leroy Beal Replies: 34 Views: 12011	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 29 Aug 2009 2:17 pm Subject: Which Lap gets the best Jazz tone?
Leroy Beal Replies: 34 Views: 12011	I'm surprised that no one mentioned Cole Clark's Violap. Semi hollow body with multiple pickups. Here is a link to Jerry Douglas demonstrating one. http://www.premierguitar.com/Video/20090814/790/C ...
Topic: New T8 modular console setup
Leroy Beal Replies: 7 Views: 2939	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 28 Aug 2009 8:56 pm Subject: New T8 modular console setup
Leroy Beal Replies: 7 Views: 2939	I, too, am curious about those pickups. Ryan Rukavina has offered to make me some split pickups similar to those for a those for a 10 string. If wired like the two coils of a standard humbucking PU, ...
Topic: New T8 modular console setup
Leroy Beal Replies: 7 Views: 2939	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 27 Aug 2009 4:39 pm Subject: New T8 modular console setup
Leroy Beal Replies: 7 Views: 2939	I am just putting the finishing touches on my T8 modular console center. I'm not sure what to call it exactly, because it is more than just a T8 console. It incorporates a mixing console, laptop, DVD ...
Topic: FPS-001 ... A New Model Pettingill
Leroy Beal Replies: 46 Views: 25860	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 16 Aug 2009 8:34 pm Subject: FPS-001 ... A New Model Pettingill
Leroy Beal Replies: 46 Views: 25860	That is stunning!
Topic: New white Tribo tone slide
Leroy Beal Replies: 3 Views: 1668	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 11 Aug 2009 1:42 pm Subject: New white Tribo tone slide
Leroy Beal Replies: 3 Views: 1668	This thing is huge! I kind of wish they would have left off the label though. http://www.leroybeal.net/guitars/forum/tribotone.jpg
Topic: Premier Guitar page 24 photo
Leroy Beal Replies: 4 Views: 1716	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 11 Aug 2009 11:24 am Subject: Premier Guitar page 24 photo
Leroy Beal Replies: 4 Views: 1716	I was perusing the August copy of Premier Guitar and I spied this photo. It looks to be one of Tom Pettingill's own creations. Nice! http://www.leroybeal.net/guitars/forum/PG01.jpg
Topic: Confessions of a Luthier
Leroy Beal Replies: 26 Views: 9151	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 9 Aug 2009 6:50 am Subject: Confessions of a Luthier
Leroy Beal Replies: 26 Views: 9151	I'm fortunate to have Mark as a friend and lutherie cohort. He knows stuff!
Topic: Black Harbor Lights
Leroy Beal Replies: 9 Views: 3481	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 9 Aug 2009 6:43 am Subject: Black Harbor Lights
Leroy Beal Replies: 9 Views: 3481	Superb job! Clean and elegant!
Topic: Finished my new Twin Neck (photos)
Leroy Beal Replies: 12 Views: 4258	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 1 Aug 2009 11:37 am Subject: Finished my new Twin Neck (photos)
Leroy Beal Replies: 12 Views: 4258	Sweet! You did a beautiful job getting that retro feel.
Topic: New 8 string test bed
Leroy Beal Replies: 7 Views: 3175	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 1 Aug 2009 6:00 am Subject: New 8 string test bed
Leroy Beal Replies: 7 Views: 3175	Very nice! very simple, elegant design. I've often thought of making one using pretty much the same construction method. Is the head stock strong enough for the string tension? Would you add a sti ...
Topic: New 8 string test bed
Leroy Beal Replies: 7 Views: 3175	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 31 Jul 2009 8:35 pm Subject: Re: Where's the ARM REST and PICK Guard?
Leroy Beal Replies: 7 Views: 3175	These two items seem to be of interest to an increasing number of players these days. I noted these were BOTH absent from your fine lil' g'tar. What price range is it in. How much does it weigh ...
Topic: New 8 string test bed
Leroy Beal Replies: 7 Views: 3175	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 31 Jul 2009 2:24 pm Subject: New 8 string test bed
Leroy Beal Replies: 7 Views: 3175	I just put the finishing touches on a new 8 string prototype. Just wanted to try out a few ideas I've been mulling over for awhile. It turned out quite nicely and sounds great. It has killer sustain. ...