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Thanks fur that!

I have decided that I need to stick to electric guitar and leave the steel playing to those more talented! I have an Epiphone Electar reissue that I upgraded the pickup to a Charlie Christian style si ...

This is now sold.

Thanks!

Todd

I'm in Tyler.

It looks like this may be sold 8pending funds). Will keep folks posted.

Todd

After thinking about this some more, I have reduced the price to $700 shipped. I want someone to feel like they got a heck of a deal on this. If anyone needs additional pictures or has questions, let ...

Attaching pictures now.

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I am back in town now and should have pictures by this evening.

Todd

This Weissenborn has a spruce top and mahogany back and sides and is a teardrop design. The sound of this guitar is absolutely phenomenal. Unfortunately, I am just not finding the time to play it as I ...

I think this is the route I'm going to take. Might as well upgrade.

Thes, it looks like it was previously soldered .

Thanks guys! I am away fit a bit but will check that as soon as I get back home. I do know that I was having a lot of humming issues with the previous pickup, so it's possible that wire was loose the ...

It seems long for that, but it makes the most sense. I was wondering if it might attach to the input jack, given the length. But it may very well be a ground jumper from volume to tone.

I am replacing the pickup on my new model Epi Electar Century 1939. I cut the old pickup wire and it's still attached in these pics. I will be rewiring that part when I'm ready to install. However, at ...

Any additional recommendations for strings I can try that might be a little less noisy?

Thanks for the heads up on this. I love those strings on my acoustic guitars, but it may be that they are not the best option for Weissenborn. Do coated strings help in this regard?

I'm not sure if this really fits here, but I wasn't sure where to post it. I have a Lazy River Weissenborn style guitar that I just bought used. I love the tone! When I got it, it had very old strings ...

I was able to file the nut slot down just a little and it fixed the issue. It really wasn't very hard to do. I just mimicked the string angle to the extent possible.

From what I can tell, it's the string rattling in the nut slot. How do I address that with a metal nut?

I have a new to me Epiphone Electar lap steel. It's a standard 6 string with a metal bridge and nut. I think these originally were set to open G tuning and came with smaller diameter strings. I recent ...

Thanks for the great replies! How do folks generally feel about these. The reviews I've seen online have been fairly sparse.

Yeah, an adapter is like $16 so it makes sense to go that route.

Okay, so I've been researching! It appears to be a Supro Supreme and from what I can tell, maybe made in 1951? The S/N plate has a number that seems to not really fit into the S/N lookup scheme. But m ...

I have some fairly high dollar guitar cables laying around. I think it might be easier to just have an adaptor readily available.

I just picked up this Supro at a local shop. I can't find a S/N on it but it appears original. I played it against a Gibson and a Rick and liked this one best. Any information on these is appreciated. ...

Thanks to both of you! That's what I needed to know.

Todd

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Topic: Epiphone Electar (reissue) with upgraded pickup
Todd McMakin Replies: 3 Views: 710	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 17 Jun 2024 10:44 pm Subject: Epiphone Electar (reissue) with upgraded pickup
Todd McMakin Replies: 3 Views: 710	Thanks fur that!
Topic: Epiphone Electar (reissue) with upgraded pickup
Todd McMakin Replies: 3 Views: 710	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 16 Jun 2024 3:17 pm Subject: Epiphone Electar (reissue) with upgraded pickup
Todd McMakin Replies: 3 Views: 710	I have decided that I need to stick to electric guitar and leave the steel playing to those more talented! I have an Epiphone Electar reissue that I upgraded the pickup to a Charlie Christian style si ...
Topic: FS: Lazy River Teardrop Weissenborn Lap Guitar 2015 Satin
Todd McMakin Replies: 7 Views: 1529	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 14 Sep 2023 12:53 pm Subject: FS: Lazy River Teardrop Weissenborn Lap Guitar 2015 Satin
Todd McMakin Replies: 7 Views: 1529	This is now sold. Thanks! Todd
Topic: FS: Lazy River Teardrop Weissenborn Lap Guitar 2015 Satin
Todd McMakin Replies: 7 Views: 1529	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 10 Sep 2023 3:24 pm Subject: FS: Lazy River Teardrop Weissenborn Lap Guitar 2015 Satin
Todd McMakin Replies: 7 Views: 1529	I'm in Tyler. It looks like this may be sold 8pending funds). Will keep folks posted. Todd
Topic: FS: Lazy River Teardrop Weissenborn Lap Guitar 2015 Satin
Todd McMakin Replies: 7 Views: 1529	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 10 Sep 2023 10:26 am Subject: FS: Lazy River Teardrop Weissenborn Lap Guitar 2015 Satin
Todd McMakin Replies: 7 Views: 1529	After thinking about this some more, I have reduced the price to $700 shipped. I want someone to feel like they got a heck of a deal on this. If anyone needs additional pictures or has questions, let ...
Topic: FS: Lazy River Teardrop Weissenborn Lap Guitar 2015 Satin
Todd McMakin Replies: 7 Views: 1529	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 8 Sep 2023 10:29 pm Subject: FS: Lazy River Teardrop Weissenborn Lap Guitar 2015 Satin
Todd McMakin Replies: 7 Views: 1529	Attaching pictures now. https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2203/22352_20230909_012205_1.jpg https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2203/22352_20230909_012249_2.jpg https://bb.stee ...
Topic: FS: Lazy River Teardrop Weissenborn Lap Guitar 2015 Satin
Todd McMakin Replies: 7 Views: 1529	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 8 Sep 2023 11:06 am Subject: FS: Lazy River Teardrop Weissenborn Lap Guitar 2015 Satin
Todd McMakin Replies: 7 Views: 1529	I am back in town now and should have pictures by this evening. Todd
Topic: FS: Lazy River Teardrop Weissenborn Lap Guitar 2015 Satin
Todd McMakin Replies: 7 Views: 1529	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 7 Sep 2023 8:29 am Subject: FS: Lazy River Teardrop Weissenborn Lap Guitar 2015 Satin
Todd McMakin Replies: 7 Views: 1529	This Weissenborn has a spruce top and mahogany back and sides and is a teardrop design. The sound of this guitar is absolutely phenomenal. Unfortunately, I am just not finding the time to play it as I ...
Topic: Epiphone Electar Century 1939 wiring?
Todd McMakin Replies: 12 Views: 2249	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 3 May 2023 9:15 pm Subject: Epiphone Electar Century 1939 wiring?
Todd McMakin Replies: 12 Views: 2249	I think this is the route I'm going to take. Might as well upgrade.
Topic: Epiphone Electar Century 1939 wiring?
Todd McMakin Replies: 12 Views: 2249	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 2 May 2023 9:43 am Subject: Epiphone Electar Century 1939 wiring?
Todd McMakin Replies: 12 Views: 2249	Thes, it looks like it was previously soldered .
Topic: Epiphone Electar Century 1939 wiring?
Todd McMakin Replies: 12 Views: 2249	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 2 May 2023 8:56 am Subject: Epiphone Electar Century 1939 wiring?
Todd McMakin Replies: 12 Views: 2249	Thanks guys! I am away fit a bit but will check that as soon as I get back home. I do know that I was having a lot of humming issues with the previous pickup, so it's possible that wire was loose the ...
Topic: Epiphone Electar Century 1939 wiring?
Todd McMakin Replies: 12 Views: 2249	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 1 May 2023 6:08 pm Subject: Epiphone Electar Century 1939 wiring?
Todd McMakin Replies: 12 Views: 2249	It seems long for that, but it makes the most sense. I was wondering if it might attach to the input jack, given the length. But it may very well be a ground jumper from volume to tone.
Topic: Epiphone Electar Century 1939 wiring?
Todd McMakin Replies: 12 Views: 2249	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 29 Apr 2023 7:37 pm Subject: Epiphone Electar Century 1939 wiring?
Todd McMakin Replies: 12 Views: 2249	I am replacing the pickup on my new model Epi Electar Century 1939. I cut the old pickup wire and it's still attached in these pics. I will be rewiring that part when I'm ready to install. However, at ...
Topic: Weissenborn Guitar, noisy strings?
Todd McMakin Replies: 12 Views: 2498	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 26 Apr 2023 11:51 am Subject: Weissenborn Guitar, noisy strings?
Todd McMakin Replies: 12 Views: 2498	Any additional recommendations for strings I can try that might be a little less noisy?
Topic: Weissenborn Guitar, noisy strings?
Todd McMakin Replies: 12 Views: 2498	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 11 Apr 2023 6:55 am Subject: Weissenborn Guitar, noisy strings?
Todd McMakin Replies: 12 Views: 2498	Thanks for the heads up on this. I love those strings on my acoustic guitars, but it may be that they are not the best option for Weissenborn. Do coated strings help in this regard?
Topic: Weissenborn Guitar, noisy strings?
Todd McMakin Replies: 12 Views: 2498	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 10 Apr 2023 9:45 pm Subject: Weissenborn Guitar, noisy strings?
Todd McMakin Replies: 12 Views: 2498	I'm not sure if this really fits here, but I wasn't sure where to post it. I have a Lazy River Weissenborn style guitar that I just bought used. I love the tone! When I got it, it had very old strings ...
Topic: New model Epiphone Electar Century string buzz
Todd McMakin Replies: 5 Views: 1732	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 6 Apr 2023 9:09 pm Subject: New model Epiphone Electar Century string buzz
Todd McMakin Replies: 5 Views: 1732	I was able to file the nut slot down just a little and it fixed the issue. It really wasn't very hard to do. I just mimicked the string angle to the extent possible.
Topic: New model Epiphone Electar Century string buzz
Todd McMakin Replies: 5 Views: 1732	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 2 Apr 2023 10:48 pm Subject: New model Epiphone Electar Century string buzz
Todd McMakin Replies: 5 Views: 1732	From what I can tell, it's the string rattling in the nut slot. How do I address that with a metal nut?
Topic: New model Epiphone Electar Century string buzz
Todd McMakin Replies: 5 Views: 1732	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 2 Apr 2023 8:01 pm Subject: New model Epiphone Electar Century string buzz
Todd McMakin Replies: 5 Views: 1732	I have a new to me Epiphone Electar lap steel. It's a standard 6 string with a metal bridge and nut. I think these originally were set to open G tuning and came with smaller diameter strings. I recent ...
Topic: New to me Supro. Information request...
Todd McMakin Replies: 6 Views: 1121	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 29 Mar 2023 2:30 pm Subject: New to me Supro. Information request...
Todd McMakin Replies: 6 Views: 1121	Thanks for the great replies! How do folks generally feel about these. The reviews I've seen online have been fairly sparse.
Topic: Adaptor for input jack? Supro content.
Todd McMakin Replies: 15 Views: 4060	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 29 Mar 2023 8:05 am Subject: Adaptor for input jack? Supro content.
Todd McMakin Replies: 15 Views: 4060	Yeah, an adapter is like $16 so it makes sense to go that route.
Topic: New to me Supro. Information request...
Todd McMakin Replies: 6 Views: 1121	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 28 Mar 2023 8:18 pm Subject: New to me Supro. Information request...
Todd McMakin Replies: 6 Views: 1121	Okay, so I've been researching! It appears to be a Supro Supreme and from what I can tell, maybe made in 1951? The S/N plate has a number that seems to not really fit into the S/N lookup scheme. But m ...
Topic: Adaptor for input jack? Supro content.
Todd McMakin Replies: 15 Views: 4060	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 28 Mar 2023 6:26 pm Subject: Adaptor for input jack? Supro content.
Todd McMakin Replies: 15 Views: 4060	I have some fairly high dollar guitar cables laying around. I think it might be easier to just have an adaptor readily available.
Topic: New to me Supro. Information request...
Todd McMakin Replies: 6 Views: 1121	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 28 Mar 2023 5:30 pm Subject: New to me Supro. Information request...
Todd McMakin Replies: 6 Views: 1121	I just picked up this Supro at a local shop. I can't find a S/N on it but it appears original. I played it against a Gibson and a Rick and liked this one best. Any information on these is appreciated. ...
Topic: Adaptor for input jack? Supro content.
Todd McMakin Replies: 15 Views: 4060	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 28 Mar 2023 4:48 pm Subject: Adaptor for input jack? Supro content.
Todd McMakin Replies: 15 Views: 4060	Thanks to both of you! That's what I needed to know. Todd