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Scott Duckworth
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Etowah, TN Western Foothills of the Smokies
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Posted 28 May 2016 2:28 pm |
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What pickups come in them?
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Brad Bechtel
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San Francisco, CA
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Posted 28 May 2016 2:42 pm
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According to his website and various posts on this forum, he uses either GeorgeL or Bill Lawrence pickups.
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Scott Duckworth
From:
Etowah, TN Western Foothills of the Smokies
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Posted 28 May 2016 2:53 pm
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What is his website? I found one but not sure it is the right one.
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Frank Agliata
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Jersey Shore, USA
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Posted 28 May 2016 6:57 pm
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http://www.melbert.guitars/home.html
Bob is building me a flame maple and walnut 8 stringer with a George L.
His prices are very reasonable. 
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Robert Allen
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Tennessee, USA
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Posted 29 May 2016 9:28 am
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http://www.melbert.guitars/home.html
Bob is building me a flame maple and walnut 8 stringer with a George L.
His prices are very reasonable. |
Photo of Frank's lap steel as it is today.
Regarding pickups, normally any of the George L's or the Bill Lawrence 705 on the 8-string lap steels. If someone is willing to reach down deep into their wallet, then it opens up more expensive options as in these two steels:
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Scott Duckworth
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Etowah, TN Western Foothills of the Smokies
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Posted 29 May 2016 10:01 am
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Gonna keep you in mind for my next one! Nice! And I'm not too far away from you.
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I may, in fact, be nuts. However, I am screwed onto the right bolt... Jesus! |
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Frank Agliata
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Jersey Shore, USA
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Posted 29 May 2016 11:01 am
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Photo of Frank's lap steel as it is today.
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Some really nice figure in that maple . . It's a good start Bob! 
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GFI Expo X1, Melbert 8, Rukavina 6
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Stu Schulman
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Ulster Park New Yawk (deceased)
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Posted 10 Jun 2016 4:16 am
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Just ordered one being that I gave my lap steel to a friend...looking forward to learning some new stuff...I really like Roy Thompson's touch!! 
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Frank Agliata
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Jersey Shore, USA
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Posted 10 Jun 2016 4:54 pm
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Bob is going to work his magic on that slab of wood and make a beautiful full scale console steel for me to play on gigs . .
Assuming of course I spend a lot more time in the woodshed to sound somewhat respectable on it . . 
Better keep the six string around my neck just in case . . 
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Steve Green
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Gulfport, MS, USA
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Posted 11 Jun 2016 3:48 am
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I have a solid walnut, 6 string Melbert steel that I've had for quite some time. It's my favorite lap steel I've owned.
Just this week, Bob finished building me an 8 string model in solid cherry. UPS says it is to arrive Monday. I can hardly wait to get my hands on it.
In the few short years I've been playing lap steel, I've owned (bought / sold / traded) MANY, MANY, MANY lap steels. I've had entry-level budget models from Rogue, Recording King, Morrell, and no-name Asian built models.
I've had pro-level top line guitars from Sierra, Canopus, Remington. I've had vintage gear from Gibson, Rickenbacher, Supro. I've owned Blue Stars, Melobars, Guit-Steels.
In my opinion, the VALUE (what you get versus what you pay) in a Melbert steel is second to none. Excellent quality American made craftsmanship at outstanding prices.
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