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I have applied common felt (lots of colors to choose from) with spray adhesive to the backs of several lap steels.

My lesson was learned after just about losing a lap steel from my lap with starche ...

I bought a National Grand Console a few weeks ago and am going through the electronics and cleaning it up. So far, very good.

But the original case is junk.

Covered with gaffer tape, the hinges ...

Frankly, you're giving it away at $650.

Reverb has 5 or 6 of them for sale right now - only one for less than $1,000.

Yours has some cosmetic issues which affects the price a bit. But yours has ...

SOLD OFF FORUM

Thank you both for your responses.

My reading on the internet suggests that there is a possibility that a pickup can change due to age deterioration.

I will put a meter on the guitar and see ho ...

I bought this a few days ago from a vintage guitar shop.

In excellent shape given that it is, or close to, 70 years old. Case is junk.

Gave it a good once-over. Cleaned, oiled, polished and new ...

I forgot who I mocked this up for some years ago. But the logic was to have the front panel wrapped using vehicle wrap. The thought was to have the vinyl removable and changeable.

https://bb.steelg ...

Terry... I just acquired a double 8 National that was advertised as "1950s".

I've done a good cleanup, changed the old 'phone' plug cord to a 1/4" jack and checked out the switches, ...

Thanks BJ...

I've had several conversations with Jim Adams about this guitar. He was very gracious and helpful. In fact, he sent me a new set of bridge inserts at no charge.

I'm puzzled that thi ...

Hahaha BJ...

Usually on stage I'm so worried that I left my fly open
that I never think about "butt wagging" as part of our show.

Gonna talk to the guys tomorrow...

I'll pay shipping CONUS for this guitar for Forum members.

I like the tone you're getting - particularly the low notes.

Nicely done!

Thanks for your response.

Mike Lester

1950 National Grand Console Red D8 Double 8 string Necks Lap Steel

Experience with?

I've never played or even heard one in person.Does this guitar sound good / bad vintage?

Your thoughts woul ...

Is anyone aware of a Trilogy/Hipshot (or similar) bridge for use with a lap steel?

I'd like to zero in closer to the Helm's E13 tuning - from C6 - on stage.

We play a good bit of western swing b ...

Yessir... it is stout built. Sounds good though.

Let's face it.

You need this guitar to flesh out the array of instruments you'll need to honor any possible song request.

You are getting sleepy...your musical mind says "8-string reso for ...

FWIW - I use a Tonemaster Twin through Channel 1 with a Black Box and a NuX Atlantic for reverb and delay.

Works well across all of the attenuator settings.

BL710s

https://bb.steelguitarfor ...

Thanks David...I try to be transparent when I sell something.

Maybe it's just interpretation, but some folks seem to just assume that everything written about a sale is suspicious... when it's not ...

I'd like to address an inquiry I have about this guitar.

It's a nice guitar. Jim Adams builds 'em tough. His technique, after I've viewed and touched several examples, leans toward overbuilt in my ...

Still looking for a home.

Available - lower price

Still here...

Over several years I have toyed with single and double benders on borrowed lap steels with the intent of adding a hint of pedal steel to my lap steel playing.

I failed at every attempt. The lever(s ...

ADAMS 8 String Resonator Guitar by Jim Adams of Texas. In very good condition (see photos) with minor player wear. As told to me by Jim Adams, this guitar was custom built for a professional road trav ...

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Topic: Felt or other underneath lapsteel
Michael Lester Replies: 8 Views: 873	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 20 Nov 2024 8:39 am Subject: Felt on lap steel
Michael Lester Replies: 8 Views: 873	I have applied common felt (lots of colors to choose from) with spray adhesive to the backs of several lap steels. My lesson was learned after just about losing a lap steel from my lap with starche ...
Topic: National D8 Grand Console case rehab?
Michael Lester Replies: 0 Views: 390	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 31 Oct 2024 10:36 am Subject: National D8 Grand Console case rehab?
Michael Lester Replies: 0 Views: 390	I bought a National Grand Console a few weeks ago and am going through the electronics and cleaning it up. So far, very good. But the original case is junk. Covered with gaffer tape, the hinges ...
Topic: National D-8
Michael Lester Replies: 11 Views: 1363	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 30 Oct 2024 7:46 am Subject: National D8
Michael Lester Replies: 11 Views: 1363	Frankly, you're giving it away at $650. Reverb has 5 or 6 of them for sale right now - only one for less than $1,000. Yours has some cosmetic issues which affects the price a bit. But yours has ...
Topic: Adams 8-string Reso $800 - FREE SHIP FORUM Members Only
Michael Lester Replies: 16 Views: 4211	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 21 Oct 2024 7:06 am Subject: Adams 8-string resonator Sold off Forum
Michael Lester Replies: 16 Views: 4211	SOLD OFF FORUM
Topic: National Grand Console D8 - Pickups
Michael Lester Replies: 3 Views: 760	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 18 Oct 2024 8:29 am Subject: National pickup
Michael Lester Replies: 3 Views: 760	Thank you both for your responses. My reading on the internet suggests that there is a possibility that a pickup can change due to age deterioration. I will put a meter on the guitar and see ho ...
Topic: National Grand Console D8 - Pickups
Michael Lester Replies: 3 Views: 760	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 17 Oct 2024 2:47 pm Subject: National Grand Console D8 - Pickups
Michael Lester Replies: 3 Views: 760	I bought this a few days ago from a vintage guitar shop. In excellent shape given that it is, or close to, 70 years old. Case is junk. Gave it a good once-over. Cleaned, oiled, polished and new ...
Topic: Ever seen an American flag colors looking steel?
Michael Lester Replies: 19 Views: 1743	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 16 Oct 2024 12:32 pm Subject: An Old Glory wrap
Michael Lester Replies: 19 Views: 1743	I forgot who I mocked this up for some years ago. But the logic was to have the front panel wrapped using vehicle wrap. The thought was to have the vinyl removable and changeable. https://bb.steelg ...
Topic: National Lap Steel Serial Numbers...
Michael Lester Replies: 6 Views: 4724	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 16 Oct 2024 7:19 am Subject: Serial number location
Michael Lester Replies: 6 Views: 4724	Terry... I just acquired a double 8 National that was advertised as "1950s". I've done a good cleanup, changed the old 'phone' plug cord to a 1/4" jack and checked out the switches, ...
Topic: Adams 8-string Reso $800 - FREE SHIP FORUM Members Only
Michael Lester Replies: 16 Views: 4211	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 13 Oct 2024 7:30 am Subject: Adams
Michael Lester Replies: 16 Views: 4211	Thanks BJ... I've had several conversations with Jim Adams about this guitar. He was very gracious and helpful. In fact, he sent me a new set of bridge inserts at no charge. I'm puzzled that thi ...
Topic: Adams 8-string Reso $800 - FREE SHIP FORUM Members Only
Michael Lester Replies: 16 Views: 4211	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 8 Oct 2024 6:53 am Subject: Hahaha
Michael Lester Replies: 16 Views: 4211	Hahaha BJ... Usually on stage I'm so worried that I left my fly open that I never think about "butt wagging" as part of our show. Gonna talk to the guys tomorrow...
Topic: Adams 8-string Reso $800 - FREE SHIP FORUM Members Only
Michael Lester Replies: 16 Views: 4211	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 7 Oct 2024 7:04 am Subject: Free Shipping
Michael Lester Replies: 16 Views: 4211	I'll pay shipping CONUS for this guitar for Forum members.
Topic: 1950 National Grand Console D8 Double 8 string Necks Lap?
Michael Lester Replies: 9 Views: 1145	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 2 Oct 2024 4:16 pm Subject: Thanks Mick...
Michael Lester Replies: 9 Views: 1145	I like the tone you're getting - particularly the low notes. Nicely done! Thanks for your response. Mike Lester
Topic: 1950 National Grand Console D8 Double 8 string Necks Lap?
Michael Lester Replies: 9 Views: 1145	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 2 Oct 2024 7:09 am Subject: 1950 National Grand Console D8 Double 8 string Necks Lap?
Michael Lester Replies: 9 Views: 1145	1950 National Grand Console Red D8 Double 8 string Necks Lap Steel Experience with? I've never played or even heard one in person.Does this guitar sound good / bad vintage? Your thoughts woul ...
Topic: Trilogy (?) for 8 string lap
Michael Lester Replies: 0 Views: 496	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 1 Oct 2024 9:26 am Subject: Trilogy (?) for 8 string lap
Michael Lester Replies: 0 Views: 496	Is anyone aware of a Trilogy/Hipshot (or similar) bridge for use with a lap steel? I'd like to zero in closer to the Helm's E13 tuning - from C6 - on stage. We play a good bit of western swing b ...
Topic: Adams 8-string Reso $800 - FREE SHIP FORUM Members Only
Michael Lester Replies: 16 Views: 4211	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 28 Sep 2024 1:59 pm Subject: Tuning
Michael Lester Replies: 16 Views: 4211	Yessir... it is stout built. Sounds good though.
Topic: Adams 8-string Reso $800 - FREE SHIP FORUM Members Only
Michael Lester Replies: 16 Views: 4211	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 26 Sep 2024 6:12 am Subject: Still needs a home...
Michael Lester Replies: 16 Views: 4211	Let's face it. You need this guitar to flesh out the array of instruments you'll need to honor any possible song request. You are getting sleepy...your musical mind says "8-string reso for ...
Topic: Fender Tonemaster Pro for PSG
Michael Lester Replies: 9 Views: 1103	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 26 Sep 2024 6:02 am Subject: Tonemaster
Michael Lester Replies: 9 Views: 1103	FWIW - I use a Tonemaster Twin through Channel 1 with a Black Box and a NuX Atlantic for reverb and delay. Works well across all of the attenuator settings. BL710s https://bb.steelguitarfor ...
Topic: Adams 8-string Reso $800 - FREE SHIP FORUM Members Only
Michael Lester Replies: 16 Views: 4211	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 15 Sep 2024 9:14 am Subject: Thanks David
Michael Lester Replies: 16 Views: 4211	Thanks David...I try to be transparent when I sell something. Maybe it's just interpretation, but some folks seem to just assume that everything written about a sale is suspicious... when it's not ...
Topic: Adams 8-string Reso $800 - FREE SHIP FORUM Members Only
Michael Lester Replies: 16 Views: 4211	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 14 Sep 2024 10:08 am Subject: A decent value 8 string
Michael Lester Replies: 16 Views: 4211	I'd like to address an inquiry I have about this guitar. It's a nice guitar. Jim Adams builds 'em tough. His technique, after I've viewed and touched several examples, leans toward overbuilt in my ...
Topic: Adams 8-string Reso $800 - FREE SHIP FORUM Members Only
Michael Lester Replies: 16 Views: 4211	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 6 Sep 2024 2:42 pm Subject: ADAMS 8 string
Michael Lester Replies: 16 Views: 4211	Still looking for a home.
Topic: Adams 8-string Reso $800 - FREE SHIP FORUM Members Only
Michael Lester Replies: 16 Views: 4211	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 3 Sep 2024 6:04 am Subject: Lower price
Michael Lester Replies: 16 Views: 4211	Available - lower price
Topic: Adams 8-string Reso $800 - FREE SHIP FORUM Members Only
Michael Lester Replies: 16 Views: 4211	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 30 Aug 2024 6:31 am Subject: Adams 8 resonator
Michael Lester Replies: 16 Views: 4211	TTT
Topic: Adams 8-string Reso $800 - FREE SHIP FORUM Members Only
Michael Lester Replies: 16 Views: 4211	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 24 Aug 2024 5:45 am Subject: Adams 8 string
Michael Lester Replies: 16 Views: 4211	Still here...
Topic: b benders
Michael Lester Replies: 6 Views: 1416	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 22 Aug 2024 5:55 am Subject: B Benders - not like I thought
Michael Lester Replies: 6 Views: 1416	Over several years I have toyed with single and double benders on borrowed lap steels with the intent of adding a hint of pedal steel to my lap steel playing. I failed at every attempt. The lever(s ...
Topic: Adams 8-string Reso $800 - FREE SHIP FORUM Members Only
Michael Lester Replies: 16 Views: 4211	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 19 Aug 2024 12:19 pm Subject: Adams 8-string Reso $800 - FREE SHIP FORUM Members Only
Michael Lester Replies: 16 Views: 4211	ADAMS 8 String Resonator Guitar by Jim Adams of Texas. In very good condition (see photos) with minor player wear. As told to me by Jim Adams, this guitar was custom built for a professional road trav ...