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Topic: My first lap steel/newbie advise... |
Phillip Dokes
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Ohio, USA
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Posted 29 Oct 2008 3:00 pm |
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After about two weeks of using a nut extender on an old Fender Squire, i've went ahead and bit the bullet and upgraded to this:
got it for around $200, how did i do?
From browsing around in the archives here i think it is a Regal Model #48...can anyone tell me if that's right or not?
Also, what is the best way to go about cleaning it, any certain polish i should/shouldn't use?
Looking forward to spending many hours with it and some spare ones on the forum, off to order the Mel Bay book from Scotty's next!
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Chris Drew
From:
Bristol, UK
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Posted 30 Oct 2008 1:02 am
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You scored a good 'un Phillip! 
Careful you don't clean off any of that mojo.  |
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Randy Reeves
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LaCrosse, Wisconsin, USA
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Posted 30 Oct 2008 3:36 am
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when I clean my old lap steels I use only a damp cloth and Q tips. I wipe dry with a clean cloth. I never deep clean...I like that mojo.
you should be pleased with your lap steel. pick an open tuning and work with it for a while. nice find. enjoy. |
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Chris Drew
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Bristol, UK
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Posted 30 Oct 2008 4:33 am
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I just spotted one of these on ebay... the guy's asking for $600!  |
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Ron Whitfield
From:
Kaaawa, Hawaii, USA
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Posted 30 Oct 2008 11:03 am
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| Don't loose them knobs! |
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Phillip Dokes
From:
Ohio, USA
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Posted 30 Oct 2008 3:33 pm
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Still waiting it's arrival, should be here tomorrow.To say i'm excited is putting it very mildly. Will totally hang on to those knobs for sure! Truly stunned that i got it so reasonably, musta been one of those right place/right time things.
Thanks for the cleaning tip Randy. Believe me, i'll be leaving as much mojo as i can on it (lord knows i need all the extra i can find!)
I'm going to play around in C6 tuning to start with. I've been playing in open D on the strat and everywhere i've read it seems that C6 is pretty common, better to jump in there proper all the way. Does anyone have any suggestions for what gauge strings i should use and type? |
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Rich Hlaves
From:
Wildomar, California, USA
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Posted 30 Oct 2008 9:29 pm
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| For 6 string C6 the guages should be approx. .015, .017, .020, .027w, .030w & .036 Strings sets are available right here on the forum. Click on the strings tab above for info on ordering. I've been buying all my steel strings from b0b and am very satisfied with his service and price. |
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Phillip Dokes
From:
Ohio, USA
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Posted 31 Oct 2008 11:47 pm
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| I went to order a proper bullet bar from Scotty today after using a stevens for the past couple of weeks (I know, i know, don't hurt me...i didn't know any better...i'm new i tell ya!:^) i bought a couple of sets of strings from him. But i did end up ordering the Basic C6th Nonpedal Lap Steel Method from b0b tonight. Can't wait to get started, delivery of my steel got bumped back til monday-Aargh!!! |
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