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I got a lefty SX 1 on eBay for around $130. Overall I was pleased with the deal which included the stand legs and gig bag like yours. As for the instrument itself I think its a great deal for the mone ...

Michael - I think Frank at Republic in Texas does a good job of setting these up and getting them playable. I have since discovered a company called Hot Rod Resonator guitars (http://www.hotrodsteel.c ...

the headstock design is very poor. one of the most important things on a lap steel is to keep all the energy in the string. all that wood cut away and the hole left at the headstock..worthless design ...

Here is your Best Bang for the Buck Entry Level Left Play Steel Guitar <<CLICK<<

That's what I bought:
http://www.randychow.net/ebay/Rondo01.jpg

Mine has the plain dark finish with ...

Thanks for all the great info.

Re lefty - I am indeed a lap steel beginner as Stephen deduced, however I am coming from a 30 year background of playing left handed electric bass. So I am doomed to ...

Forgive me if these have been asked before.

1. How many strings should a tone bar cover?? I think I have found an object for a tone bar that works pretty good and it easily covers 6 strings. But I ...

In the C6th version, if you have narrow string spacing you can play strings 1&2 with the nose of the bullet bar while also getting the bass notes. Some downward pressure can help intonate the 3-fr ...

Stupid question time.

I downloaded and printed out the pdf file and was curious how one would play the Gb13#11 chord?? The two top strings are fretted/barred at 8, the third string at 7 and the fif ...

I am new to lap steel and have tried playing with finger picks but it was a disaster. I think playing the bass with bare fingers for 30+ years have led me to play the lap steel the same way. I am stil ...

Thanks for the helpful replies!

Re Skype - OK! In this day and age it never occurred to me about online lessons. I will also check out YouTube for videos. Such innovative resources were not availab ...

Hi. I am totally new to lap steel and am having trouble finding a teacher in the Long Beach/South Bay area of Los Angeles. Does anyone know of any??

I will also be posting many annoying noob quest ...

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Topic: Adventures in cheap lap steels
Randy Chow Replies: 5 Views: 4787	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 14 Jan 2017 11:47 pm Subject: Adventures in cheap lap steels
Randy Chow Replies: 5 Views: 4787	I got a lefty SX 1 on eBay for around $130. Overall I was pleased with the deal which included the stand legs and gig bag like yours. As for the instrument itself I think its a great deal for the mone ...
Topic: Square-neck Reso Case question...
Randy Chow Replies: 13 Views: 5497	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 23 Dec 2016 12:35 am Subject: Square-neck Reso Case question...
Randy Chow Replies: 13 Views: 5497	Michael - I think Frank at Republic in Texas does a good job of setting these up and getting them playable. I have since discovered a company called Hot Rod Resonator guitars (http://www.hotrodsteel.c ...
Topic: SX 8 string lap steel from Rondo
Randy Chow Replies: 61 Views: 43634	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 20 Dec 2016 11:57 pm Subject: SX 8 string lap steel from Rondo
Randy Chow Replies: 61 Views: 43634	the headstock design is very poor. one of the most important things on a lap steel is to keep all the energy in the string. all that wood cut away and the hole left at the headstock..worthless design ...
Topic: Stupid questions Vol. 1
Randy Chow Replies: 9 Views: 3943	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 20 Dec 2016 5:39 pm Subject: Re: Test the Waters Entry level Left Hand Steel Guitar
Randy Chow Replies: 9 Views: 3943	Here is your Best Bang for the Buck Entry Level Left Play Steel Guitar <<CLICK<< That's what I bought: http://www.randychow.net/ebay/Rondo01.jpg Mine has the plain dark finish with ...
Topic: Stupid questions Vol. 1
Randy Chow Replies: 9 Views: 3943	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 20 Dec 2016 9:37 am Subject: Stupid questions Vol. 1
Randy Chow Replies: 9 Views: 3943	Thanks for all the great info. Re lefty - I am indeed a lap steel beginner as Stephen deduced, however I am coming from a 30 year background of playing left handed electric bass. So I am doomed to ...
Topic: Stupid questions Vol. 1
Randy Chow Replies: 9 Views: 3943	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 20 Dec 2016 12:28 am Subject: Stupid questions Vol. 1
Randy Chow Replies: 9 Views: 3943	Forgive me if these have been asked before. 1. How many strings should a tone bar cover?? I think I have found an object for a tone bar that works pretty good and it easily covers 6 strings. But I ...
Topic: Vince Guaraldi's Christmastime is Here - C6th + Dmaj7 Tabs
Randy Chow Replies: 18 Views: 5448	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 18 Dec 2016 10:46 pm Subject: Vince Guaraldi's Christmastime is Here - C6th + Dmaj7 Tabs
Randy Chow Replies: 18 Views: 5448	In the C6th version, if you have narrow string spacing you can play strings 1&2 with the nose of the bullet bar while also getting the bass notes. Some downward pressure can help intonate the 3-fr ...
Topic: Vince Guaraldi's Christmastime is Here - C6th + Dmaj7 Tabs
Randy Chow Replies: 18 Views: 5448	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 13 Dec 2016 12:07 pm Subject: Vince Guaraldi's Christmastime is Here - C6th + Dmaj7 Tabs
Randy Chow Replies: 18 Views: 5448	Stupid question time. I downloaded and printed out the pdf file and was curious how one would play the Gb13#11 chord?? The two top strings are fretted/barred at 8, the third string at 7 and the fif ...
Topic: Does anyone play with fingers only?
Randy Chow Replies: 44 Views: 19151	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 9 Dec 2016 12:41 am Subject: Does anyone play with fingers only?
Randy Chow Replies: 44 Views: 19151	I am new to lap steel and have tried playing with finger picks but it was a disaster. I think playing the bass with bare fingers for 30+ years have led me to play the lap steel the same way. I am stil ...
Topic: Lap steel noob
Randy Chow Replies: 7 Views: 3045	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 22 Nov 2016 11:14 am Subject: Lap steel noob
Randy Chow Replies: 7 Views: 3045	Thanks for the helpful replies! Re Skype - OK! In this day and age it never occurred to me about online lessons. I will also check out YouTube for videos. Such innovative resources were not availab ...
Topic: Lap steel noob
Randy Chow Replies: 7 Views: 3045	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 20 Nov 2016 3:53 pm Subject: Lap steel noob
Randy Chow Replies: 7 Views: 3045	Hi. I am totally new to lap steel and am having trouble finding a teacher in the Long Beach/South Bay area of Los Angeles. Does anyone know of any?? I will also be posting many annoying noob quest ...