Wood for lap steel

CellarCat · From: Chilliwack , B.C. Canada

I go tsome plans to make a supro style lap steel . what would be a good wood to use to make one with. any thoughts would be appreciated..

mikey · From: New Jersey

Alder, Swamp ash, mahogany, maple is a bit bright, but just like an old Gibson EH-150, Flame maple top on Mahogany is just right!!!
Aloha,
Mike
PS...Koa, if you can get it....Also, Korina or African White Limba is nice....Walnut....
Check out www.warmoth.com/wooddescrip2.htm

Pete Hunter · From: Republic, Mo, USA

I made a couple of lap steels out of white oak and they sounded great and had a pretty bright sound to them. Almost any hard wood will work as long as it's close grained.

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Pete Hunter

Mike D · From: Phx, Az

I made one a while back with a maple center, seperate top and back and bent sides (all spruce) sort of a lap steel version of a 335. It sounds pretty good.

The one Ben Harper had on the AG cover was amazing looking with it's flame Koa top.

[This message was edited by Mike D on 20 April 2000 at 08:07 AM.]

Dana Duplan · From: Ramona, CA

I think it's also important to consider the type of pickup you will be using to compliment the wood choice. Lighter weight/less dense woods like swamp ash would be good with a Fender type pickup, but Fender pickups might be to harsh/bright sounding in an already bright wood like maple.
DD

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