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I would like to build a double neck steel similar to a D8. I've look at a lot of different types of wood for the body but Most of them are more expensive then I care to buy. Since I will be using an e ...

I have purchased about four of these steel. The only double neck I got was as you would expect, very cheaply made. They use a wooden nut that seems to be made from some very soft wood, In one case, th ...

SO Christmas is long gone, the grandson needs to learn a new song other then "Silent Night". Grandpa need a simple song to get back into the Dobro and steel. Does anybody know where I can ge ...

I don't have either but there is a fellow here in Salt Lake city that has a single neck 8 with three legs for sale. As of yesterday he hadn't set a price yet.

I would be interested in hearing your thought on leg position. I have a single neck 6 string and a double neck 6 string that both are legless right now. I have been thinking I would put some legs unde ...

I saw the Muppets on TV last night… Realized they play steel better than I do. Bummer!

As requested, I modified the six string layout for both 8 and 10 string.

http://bit.ly/716VF6 -- 10 String

http://bit.ly/6CV74I -- 8 string

Sure I could modify them for both 8 and 10, Maybe even for 12?

I found and downloaded a copy of the program Wfret. Seems to work pretty good. One issue I seem to have with these cheap guitars is that the distance from nut to bridge doesn't seem to be "standa ...

Thanks all, Since I am planning on making a new fret board anyway, I'll just adjust it for the new nut. I may also replace the bridge so I will need to make several tweaks as I modify this guitar.

I am trying to relearn what I thought I knew about playing a steel guitar. I made up this fret chart to help me locate and memorize the notes and chords and thought maybe someone else might like to us ...

I have a lap steel that has a very cheap wooden nut. In fact the nut has splintered a little on one end already. I would like to replace the nut and the fret board. I am having a new nut made from a p ...

I'm reworking a cheap lap steel I got off of the auction site. The fret board that is on this unit is not of the highest quality so I'm looking to have a new one made.

The question I have is; How ...

Good luck with that one. Will you re chrome the bridge parts? looks like a lot of work.

I figured out why I could get me tuner to show the correct note. When I took the tuner back to where I git it from and told the older salesman what my problems was he looked at the tuner and said, &qu ...

So both of these steels I have are basically cheap models. I figured they would be good enough to get me started again. The problem I'm having now is that once I get the saddles set, and try to tune t ...

I know it's not a steel but perhaps this is the shape of things to come. Gibson has announced a self tuning version of the Les Paul Guitar. http://www.ksl.com/?nid=170&sid=8805339

Thanks all. I think I understand now.

Don covered a lot of good ground, I'd just add that you will first need to set the saddles to the instruments scale length. Measure from the face of the nut to the center line of the 12th fret, multip ...

OK, so now I have the new stweel in hand and I've finally decided on how I'm going to tune it. but now I realize that the bridge is one of the adjustable kind similiar to the one shown below:

htt ...

I am most interested in learning to play gospel music. I'm not much for jazz or country, but gospel and some of the old songs.

I played steel (non-pedal) back in my younger days. I have decided It is time to try to relearn all I didn't know back then. I am not having a lot of luck finding anyone who can teach me steel guitar ...

John;

I saw this guitar on another listing and was very interested in it. I thought I might end up doing something like this with mine. I need to first relearn how to play it. And I may be over thi ...

OK here's another mindless Newb question; Why have the different tunings? Why should I tune one neck to C6 and another to E7 or E9 or A6? what's the advantage? Just ask'n.

Interesting case-design!

Thanks John, I really like it 'cause it goes so well with my Piggly-Wiggly travel luggage. LOL

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Topic: wood for a double neck steel
Rick Hanzlik Replies: 5 Views: 2010	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 20 May 2012 7:03 pm Subject: wood for a double neck steel
Rick Hanzlik Replies: 5 Views: 2010	I would like to build a double neck steel similar to a D8. I've look at a lot of different types of wood for the body but Most of them are more expensive then I care to buy. Since I will be using an e ...
Topic: Info on these inexpensive double neck steels on ebay?
Rick Hanzlik Replies: 10 Views: 3961	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 20 May 2012 6:42 pm Subject: Inexpensive double neck steels on eBay
Rick Hanzlik Replies: 10 Views: 3961	I have purchased about four of these steel. The only double neck I got was as you would expect, very cheaply made. They use a wooden nut that seems to be made from some very soft wood, In one case, th ...
Topic: Tabs for " Jesus Loves Me"
Rick Hanzlik Replies: 1 Views: 1804	Forum Section: Tablature Posted: 6 Feb 2012 11:13 am Subject: Tabs for " Jesus Loves Me"
Rick Hanzlik Replies: 1 Views: 1804	SO Christmas is long gone, the grandson needs to learn a new song other then "Silent Night". Grandpa need a simple song to get back into the Dobro and steel. Does anybody know where I can ge ...
Topic: Looking for plans/tracing- Fender stringmaster 8 string
Rick Hanzlik Replies: 6 Views: 6800	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 15 Jan 2010 12:47 pm Subject: Looking for plans/tracing- Fender stringmaster 8 string
Rick Hanzlik Replies: 6 Views: 6800	I don't have either but there is a fellow here in Salt Lake city that has a single neck 8 with three legs for sale. As of yesterday he hadn't set a price yet.
Topic: Lap or legs?
Rick Hanzlik Replies: 24 Views: 13217	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 11 Jan 2010 2:13 pm Subject: Lap or legs?
Rick Hanzlik Replies: 24 Views: 13217	I would be interested in hearing your thought on leg position. I have a single neck 6 string and a double neck 6 string that both are legless right now. I have been thinking I would put some legs unde ...
Topic: Really Bummed out
Rick Hanzlik Replies: 1 Views: 1390	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 11 Jan 2010 2:05 pm Subject: Really Bummed out
Rick Hanzlik Replies: 1 Views: 1390	I saw the Muppets on TV last night… Realized they play steel better than I do. Bummer!
Topic: Fret board chart for 6, 8 & 10 string.
Rick Hanzlik Replies: 7 Views: 2698	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 2 Jan 2010 5:19 pm Subject: Fret board chart for 6, 8 & 10 string.
Rick Hanzlik Replies: 7 Views: 2698	As requested, I modified the six string layout for both 8 and 10 string. http://bit.ly/716VF6 -- 10 String http://bit.ly/6CV74I -- 8 string
Topic: Fret board chart for 6, 8 & 10 string.
Rick Hanzlik Replies: 7 Views: 2698	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 2 Jan 2010 5:01 pm Subject: Fret board chart for 6, 8 & 10 string.
Rick Hanzlik Replies: 7 Views: 2698	Sure I could modify them for both 8 and 10, Maybe even for 12?
Topic: Nut position and fret board length
Rick Hanzlik Replies: 15 Views: 7146	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 2 Jan 2010 5:00 pm Subject: Nut position and fret board length
Rick Hanzlik Replies: 15 Views: 7146	I found and downloaded a copy of the program Wfret. Seems to work pretty good. One issue I seem to have with these cheap guitars is that the distance from nut to bridge doesn't seem to be "standa ...
Topic: Nut position and fret board length
Rick Hanzlik Replies: 15 Views: 7146	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 1 Jan 2010 6:27 pm Subject: Nut position and fret board length
Rick Hanzlik Replies: 15 Views: 7146	Thanks all, Since I am planning on making a new fret board anyway, I'll just adjust it for the new nut. I may also replace the bridge so I will need to make several tweaks as I modify this guitar.
Topic: Fret board chart for 6, 8 & 10 string.
Rick Hanzlik Replies: 7 Views: 2698	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 1 Jan 2010 6:23 pm Subject: Fret board chart for 6, 8 & 10 string.
Rick Hanzlik Replies: 7 Views: 2698	I am trying to relearn what I thought I knew about playing a steel guitar. I made up this fret chart to help me locate and memorize the notes and chords and thought maybe someone else might like to us ...
Topic: Nut position and fret board length
Rick Hanzlik Replies: 15 Views: 7146	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 1 Jan 2010 3:45 pm Subject: Nut position and fret board length
Rick Hanzlik Replies: 15 Views: 7146	I have a lap steel that has a very cheap wooden nut. In fact the nut has splintered a little on one end already. I would like to replace the nut and the fret board. I am having a new nut made from a p ...
Topic: Fret Board Spacing - accuracy ?
Rick Hanzlik Replies: 3 Views: 8153	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 14 Dec 2009 1:17 pm Subject: Fret Board Spacing - accuracy ?
Rick Hanzlik Replies: 3 Views: 8153	I'm reworking a cheap lap steel I got off of the auction site. The fret board that is on this unit is not of the highest quality so I'm looking to have a new one made. The question I have is; How ...
Topic: National New Yorker Restoration
Rick Hanzlik Replies: 65 Views: 63884	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 9 Dec 2009 10:58 am Subject: National New Yorker Restoration
Rick Hanzlik Replies: 65 Views: 63884	Good luck with that one. Will you re chrome the bridge parts? looks like a lot of work.
Topic: Tuning for a 6 string double neck guitar.
Rick Hanzlik Replies: 10 Views: 6561	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 27 Nov 2009 7:43 pm Subject: Boy don't I feel like a fool
Rick Hanzlik Replies: 10 Views: 6561	I figured out why I could get me tuner to show the correct note. When I took the tuner back to where I git it from and told the older salesman what my problems was he looked at the tuner and said, &qu ...
Topic: Tuning for a 6 string double neck guitar.
Rick Hanzlik Replies: 10 Views: 6561	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 25 Nov 2009 4:29 pm Subject: You get what you pay for.
Rick Hanzlik Replies: 10 Views: 6561	So both of these steels I have are basically cheap models. I figured they would be good enough to get me started again. The problem I'm having now is that once I get the saddles set, and try to tune t ...
Topic: Self Tuning Les Paul from Gibson
Rick Hanzlik Replies: 1 Views: 1314	Forum Section: Music Posted: 25 Nov 2009 1:12 pm Subject: Self Tuning Les Paul from Gibson
Rick Hanzlik Replies: 1 Views: 1314	I know it's not a steel but perhaps this is the shape of things to come. Gibson has announced a self tuning version of the Les Paul Guitar. http://www.ksl.com/?nid=170&sid=8805339
Topic: Setting up a new steel
Rick Hanzlik Replies: 7 Views: 2078	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 25 Nov 2009 9:46 am Subject: setting up a new steel
Rick Hanzlik Replies: 7 Views: 2078	Thanks all. I think I understand now.
Topic: Setting up a new steel
Rick Hanzlik Replies: 7 Views: 2078	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 24 Nov 2009 3:59 pm Subject: Setting up a new steel
Rick Hanzlik Replies: 7 Views: 2078	Don covered a lot of good ground, I'd just add that you will first need to set the saddles to the instruments scale length. Measure from the face of the nut to the center line of the 12th fret, multip ...
Topic: Setting up a new steel
Rick Hanzlik Replies: 7 Views: 2078	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 24 Nov 2009 7:22 am Subject: Setting up a new steel
Rick Hanzlik Replies: 7 Views: 2078	OK, so now I have the new stweel in hand and I've finally decided on how I'm going to tune it. but now I realize that the bridge is one of the adjustable kind similiar to the one shown below: htt ...
Topic: Best way to relearn steel guitar
Rick Hanzlik Replies: 3 Views: 2268	Forum Section: For Sale: Music, Lessons, etc. Posted: 20 Nov 2009 8:09 pm Subject: Best way to relearn steel guitar
Rick Hanzlik Replies: 3 Views: 2268	I am most interested in learning to play gospel music. I'm not much for jazz or country, but gospel and some of the old songs.
Topic: Best way to relearn steel guitar
Rick Hanzlik Replies: 3 Views: 2268	Forum Section: For Sale: Music, Lessons, etc. Posted: 20 Nov 2009 2:44 pm Subject: Best way to relearn steel guitar
Rick Hanzlik Replies: 3 Views: 2268	I played steel (non-pedal) back in my younger days. I have decided It is time to try to relearn all I didn't know back then. I am not having a lot of luck finding anyone who can teach me steel guitar ...
Topic: Tuning for a 6 string double neck guitar.
Rick Hanzlik Replies: 10 Views: 6561	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 20 Nov 2009 1:58 pm Subject: Tuning for a 6 string double neck guitar.
Rick Hanzlik Replies: 10 Views: 6561	John; I saw this guitar on another listing and was very interested in it. I thought I might end up doing something like this with mine. I need to first relearn how to play it. And I may be over thi ...
Topic: What's the point?
Rick Hanzlik Replies: 10 Views: 2857	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 19 Nov 2009 1:33 pm Subject: What's the point?
Rick Hanzlik Replies: 10 Views: 2857	OK here's another mindless Newb question; Why have the different tunings? Why should I tune one neck to C6 and another to E7 or E9 or A6? what's the advantage? Just ask'n.
Topic: Tuning for double neck 6 string lap steel
Rick Hanzlik Replies: 7 Views: 12158	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 19 Nov 2009 1:29 pm Subject: double neck tuning
Rick Hanzlik Replies: 7 Views: 12158	Interesting case-design! Thanks John, I really like it 'cause it goes so well with my Piggly-Wiggly travel luggage. LOL