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Years ago I had surgery on my left hand and couldn't hold a bar normally for a long time. My solution was to thin a SP bar so that I could hold it between my index and middle finger instead of my hand ...

Mark, I guess you're the only one to have a Richard Wilson lap steel so good for you! Glad to hear you like it. Thanks for the response.

I just came across these recently and I'm wondering if any of you have experience with Richard Wilson. I see theres a few videos on the weissenborns but what about the chambered solid body lap steels?

I play an acoustic lap steel and I also had a Lazy River weissenborn for a while. My current guitar is actually a Seagull 12-string that I converted to a 6-string lap steel after I heard that Kelly Jo ...

Are the Rondo legs decent quality? I've been thinking of adding legs to a 4-string lapsteel bass that I made.

I was at a festival last weekend and ran into another steel player. We were discussing the stresses of transporting bars and picks, which often rattle around our cases. So I gave him one of my old Hoh ...

That was awesome, Terry, and quite the production. Loved your playing and your tone.

I'm a hobby builder and I've built a bunch of lap steel guitars. IMO a solid body lap steel guitar is the easiest type of guitar to build since the neck is thick and flat. There's no need for an actua ...

The Ibanez Jem come to mind when I think of a guitar with a built-in handle.

https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2203/7059_JEM_1.jpg [/img]

My main interest is recording original music. I've only released a couple that contain lap steel but I have quite a few more in my library of songs. Some will get released and others will go to produc ...

Haha, that was fun. I'm gonna test that out when I get a minute or 30 Smile

Thanks, Steve.

One of my band mates just bought a NUX Amp Academy for $199 new. It's a great device and very simple with lots of options.

I would love to try a Jason Dumont lapteel and the Rayco's look nice too.

I have no trouble switching between 22.5 and 25.5 but it's a little harder switching to the 28" bass I built last year

https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2203/7059_20220617_094204_1.jpg [/ ...

Those AI statements are generalizations and I would have been disappointed if that's the response I got from my original question. Instead what I got were real answers about specific items like nut an ...

Hey, Rob - My steels have 22.5 or 23” scales, so that’s just what I’m used to. It makes behind the bar pulls easy (my accuracy with them is another story…). But I’m comfortable on reso, with ...

You guys have made great points. I repair/restore and build guitars as a hobby and I have built five lap steels so far but I really only make them from my limited knowledge. I hear some of your record ...

I was just reading the thread about lap steel manufacturers and made me wonder what you all think makes a great lap steel. After all, solid body lap steels are a very basic instrument and I think if I ...

Great job as usual, Mike. The track title is very appropriate.

Wow, that's really nice. Great job. I build guitars as a hobby but definitely not on your level.

The pros of shorter scale:
- slants are easier
- guitar is physically smaller

The pros of longer scale:
- easier to intonate notes
- increased tension has snappier tone

I'm sure there are mo ...

I don't think I can pick a favorite but I will reference one of his lesser know recordings with Elliott Morris titled "What's Mine Is Yours" album.

I heard the news this morning and how sad to hear that he's gone. David has always been a huge influence on me and countless others so RIP David and I will pray for those who were the closest to you.

Have acoustic steels fallen out of favor? They haven't with me. I still write songs for acoustic and I currently have three acoustic steels. In my case I found that I actually like to convert 12-strin ...

Wallace, what kind of music do you want to play? Knowing what music you might play will help to narrow down what tuning to start with.

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Topic: enabled slides
Mark Mansueto Replies: 5 Views: 752	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 26 Nov 2024 8:51 pm Subject: enabled slides
Mark Mansueto Replies: 5 Views: 752	Years ago I had surgery on my left hand and couldn't hold a bar normally for a long time. My solution was to thin a SP bar so that I could hold it between my index and middle finger instead of my hand ...
Topic: Richard Wilson Lap Steels?
Mark Mansueto Replies: 2 Views: 808	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 26 Nov 2024 8:40 pm Subject: Richard Wilson Lap Steels?
Mark Mansueto Replies: 2 Views: 808	Mark, I guess you're the only one to have a Richard Wilson lap steel so good for you! Glad to hear you like it. Thanks for the response.
Topic: Richard Wilson Lap Steels?
Mark Mansueto Replies: 2 Views: 808	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 25 Nov 2024 12:30 pm Subject: Richard Wilson Lap Steels?
Mark Mansueto Replies: 2 Views: 808	I just came across these recently and I'm wondering if any of you have experience with Richard Wilson. I see theres a few videos on the weissenborns but what about the chambered solid body lap steels?
Topic: Acoustic lap steel vs Weissenborn
Mark Mansueto Replies: 9 Views: 1372	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 25 Nov 2024 12:19 pm Subject: Acoustic lap steel vs Weissenborn
Mark Mansueto Replies: 9 Views: 1372	I play an acoustic lap steel and I also had a Lazy River weissenborn for a while. My current guitar is actually a Seagull 12-string that I converted to a 6-string lap steel after I heard that Kelly Jo ...
Topic: Rondo SX leg specs
Mark Mansueto Replies: 5 Views: 1235	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 19 Sep 2024 10:12 am Subject: Rondo SX leg specs
Mark Mansueto Replies: 5 Views: 1235	Are the Rondo legs decent quality? I've been thinking of adding legs to a 4-string lapsteel bass that I made.
Topic: TONE BAR holder-
Mark Mansueto Replies: 19 Views: 4616	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 19 Sep 2024 10:03 am Subject: TONE BAR holder-
Mark Mansueto Replies: 19 Views: 4616	I was at a festival last weekend and ran into another steel player. We were discussing the stresses of transporting bars and picks, which often rattle around our cases. So I gave him one of my old Hoh ...
Topic: My New Song - Man Of Steel
Mark Mansueto Replies: 3 Views: 965	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 19 Sep 2024 9:53 am Subject: My New Song - Man Of Steel
Mark Mansueto Replies: 3 Views: 965	That was awesome, Terry, and quite the production. Loved your playing and your tone.
Topic: How to build your own lap steel?
Mark Mansueto Replies: 37 Views: 6969	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 10 Mar 2024 8:52 am Subject: How to build your own lap steel?
Mark Mansueto Replies: 37 Views: 6969	I'm a hobby builder and I've built a bunch of lap steel guitars. IMO a solid body lap steel guitar is the easiest type of guitar to build since the neck is thick and flat. There's no need for an actua ...
Topic: Could lap steels use a built-in handle?
Mark Mansueto Replies: 14 Views: 1782	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 10 Mar 2024 8:27 am Subject: Could lap steels use a built-in handle?
Mark Mansueto Replies: 14 Views: 1782	The Ibanez Jem come to mind when I think of a guitar with a built-in handle. https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2203/7059_JEM_1.jpg [/img]
Topic: Who do you play for?
Mark Mansueto Replies: 18 Views: 3531	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 21 Mar 2023 1:06 pm Subject: Who do you play for?
Mark Mansueto Replies: 18 Views: 3531	My main interest is recording original music. I've only released a couple that contain lap steel but I have quite a few more in my library of songs. Some will get released and others will go to produc ...
Topic: Country/Blues/Rock lick in Open E-Video Tutorial
Mark Mansueto Replies: 7 Views: 1813	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 21 Mar 2023 12:57 pm Subject: Country/Blues/Rock lick in Open E-Video Tutorial
Mark Mansueto Replies: 7 Views: 1813	Haha, that was fun. I'm gonna test that out when I get a minute or 30 Thanks, Steve.
Topic: Anyone using the Strymon Iridium?
Mark Mansueto Replies: 25 Views: 39003	Forum Section: Recording Posted: 21 Mar 2023 7:51 am Subject: Anyone using the Strymon Iridium?
Mark Mansueto Replies: 25 Views: 39003	One of my band mates just bought a NUX Amp Academy for $199 new. It's a great device and very simple with lots of options.
Topic: Best quality lap steel guitar manufacturers
Mark Mansueto Replies: 34 Views: 18482	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 21 Mar 2023 7:42 am Subject: Best quality lap steel guitar manufacturers
Mark Mansueto Replies: 34 Views: 18482	I would love to try a Jason Dumont lapteel and the Rayco's look nice too.
Topic: Lap Steel Scale Length Comparisons
Mark Mansueto Replies: 15 Views: 7129	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 21 Mar 2023 7:29 am Subject: Lap Steel Scale Length Comparisons
Mark Mansueto Replies: 15 Views: 7129	I have no trouble switching between 22.5 and 25.5 but it's a little harder switching to the 28" bass I built last year https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2203/7059_20220617_094204_1.jpg [/ ...
Topic: The future of honest exchange of experience and knowledge
Mark Mansueto Replies: 28 Views: 5272	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 21 Mar 2023 7:21 am Subject: The future of honest exchange of experience and knowledge
Mark Mansueto Replies: 28 Views: 5272	Those AI statements are generalizations and I would have been disappointed if that's the response I got from my original question. Instead what I got were real answers about specific items like nut an ...
Topic: Lap Steel Scale Length Comparisons
Mark Mansueto Replies: 15 Views: 7129	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 20 Mar 2023 4:00 pm Subject: Lap Steel Scale Length Comparisons
Mark Mansueto Replies: 15 Views: 7129	Hey, Rob - My steels have 22.5 or 23” scales, so that’s just what I’m used to. It makes behind the bar pulls easy (my accuracy with them is another story…). But I’m comfortable on reso, with ...
Topic: What makes a great solid body lap steel guitar?
Mark Mansueto Replies: 8 Views: 1430	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 20 Mar 2023 12:41 pm Subject: What makes a great solid body lap steel guitar?
Mark Mansueto Replies: 8 Views: 1430	You guys have made great points. I repair/restore and build guitars as a hobby and I have built five lap steels so far but I really only make them from my limited knowledge. I hear some of your record ...
Topic: What makes a great solid body lap steel guitar?
Mark Mansueto Replies: 8 Views: 1430	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 20 Mar 2023 8:01 am Subject: What makes a great solid body lap steel guitar?
Mark Mansueto Replies: 8 Views: 1430	I was just reading the thread about lap steel manufacturers and made me wonder what you all think makes a great lap steel. After all, solid body lap steels are a very basic instrument and I think if I ...
Topic: Graceful Ghost Rag
Mark Mansueto Replies: 6 Views: 1235	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 20 Mar 2023 7:43 am Subject: Graceful Ghost Rag
Mark Mansueto Replies: 6 Views: 1235	Great job as usual, Mike. The track title is very appropriate.
Topic: Finished up
Mark Mansueto Replies: 29 Views: 5511	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 20 Mar 2023 7:37 am Subject: Finished up
Mark Mansueto Replies: 29 Views: 5511	Wow, that's really nice. Great job. I build guitars as a hobby but definitely not on your level.
Topic: Lap Steel Scale Length Comparisons
Mark Mansueto Replies: 15 Views: 7129	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 20 Mar 2023 7:36 am Subject: Lap Steel Scale Length Comparisons
Mark Mansueto Replies: 15 Views: 7129	The pros of shorter scale: - slants are easier - guitar is physically smaller The pros of longer scale: - easier to intonate notes - increased tension has snappier tone I'm sure there are mo ...
Topic: Favorite solo from Mr. Lindley
Mark Mansueto Replies: 18 Views: 4552	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 4 Mar 2023 7:55 am Subject: Favorite solo from Mr. Lindley
Mark Mansueto Replies: 18 Views: 4552	I don't think I can pick a favorite but I will reference one of his lesser know recordings with Elliott Morris titled "What's Mine Is Yours" album.
Topic: Fundraiser for David Lindley
Mark Mansueto Replies: 37 Views: 14292	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 4 Mar 2023 7:47 am Subject: Fundraiser for David Lindley
Mark Mansueto Replies: 37 Views: 14292	I heard the news this morning and how sad to hear that he's gone. David has always been a huge influence on me and countless others so RIP David and I will pray for those who were the closest to you.
Topic: Acoustic steel guitar?
Mark Mansueto Replies: 46 Views: 12952	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 26 Dec 2022 12:04 pm Subject: Acoustic steel guitar?
Mark Mansueto Replies: 46 Views: 12952	Have acoustic steels fallen out of favor? They haven't with me. I still write songs for acoustic and I currently have three acoustic steels. In my case I found that I actually like to convert 12-strin ...
Topic: How do I start ?
Mark Mansueto Replies: 12 Views: 2432	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 17 Aug 2022 7:17 am Subject: How do I start ?
Mark Mansueto Replies: 12 Views: 2432	Wallace, what kind of music do you want to play? Knowing what music you might play will help to narrow down what tuning to start with.