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Topic: Oahu plastic nut |
Tony Wilson
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Kentucky, USA
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Posted 19 Aug 2013 12:39 pm |
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I've been lurking here for awhile , and I finally bought my 1st lap steel, a 50s era Oahu Tonemaster. I'm just a beginner, but I love the tone; I'm playing it through a Digitech RP155 and a Braven lap top speaker for practicing. I'm working through the Scott C6 instruction book; if you guys have any other suggestions I'd like to hear them.
I have a question about the nut on the Oahu. Mine has a clear plastic nut, with a nail holding it to the fretboard. I've seen descriptions of the Oahu having a bone nut. Do you think the plastic nut was added by a previous owner? The tone is great; do you think it would be worth replacing it with a bone nut?
Thanks for the forum; it's great resource for beginners like me.
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Tom Pettingill
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California, USA (deceased)
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Posted 19 Aug 2013 1:14 pm
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Welcome to the forums Tony! 
My best guess is that someone probably did replace it somewhere along the way. I'd say that as long as it sounds good and is playing fine, then there is no urgent need to change it out at this time.
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Steve Green
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Gulfport, MS, USA
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Posted 19 Aug 2013 2:59 pm
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Welcome, Tony.
I have the Scott book, and it's great . . . BUT, for my money, what helped me learn the most was forum member Doug Beaumier's C6 books. I have both and they're absolutely wonderful. They're not so much instruction books as they are song books. They'll have you playing real songs in no time.
CLICK HERE for Doug's page.
CLICK HERE for his You Tube channel featuring videos of some of the songs you'll learn.
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Tony Wilson
From:
Kentucky, USA
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Posted 19 Aug 2013 3:33 pm
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Thanks guys. I think I will leave the nut alone for now. When my playing improves, I might consider an "upgrade."
I just now ordered the Beaumier book; thanks for the suggestion. I learned guitar and uke thru songbooks, it's a fun way to pick up the basics and get comfortable with the technique
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Doug Beaumier
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Northampton, MA
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Tony Wilson
From:
Kentucky, USA
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Posted 20 Aug 2013 11:03 am
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| Thanks Doug, looking forward to getting your book/cds |
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Dick Chapple Sr
From:
Hardin Montana, USA
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Posted 21 Aug 2013 7:00 pm Doug's C6th books
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Tony: You are really going to like Doug's books. I can't say enough good about them. I have both and they have really given me lots of hope and confidence and I'm ready for more.
I sure do hope sometime to see a 3rd one from Doug.
and just now I listened to your B11th sample Doug.....WOW such a beautiful sound.
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Doug Beaumier
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Northampton, MA
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Dennis Smith
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Covington, Georgia, USA
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Posted 22 Aug 2013 7:01 pm
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It should look like this one. The string thru pickups are very good sounding and strong pickup.
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