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Topic: To hollow or not to hollow, that is my question |
Bill Groner
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QUAKERTOWN, PA
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Posted 16 Jul 2017 12:57 pm |
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I have recently watched a video on Youtube from a guy claiming that hollowing the neck (wood) of a lap steel is beneficial to it's sound. Is this true? All of my home builds are solid except the aluminum one. I am pretty sure the aluminum one has it's own unique sound due to the fact it is metal and the other 2 are maple. Any opinions will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Bill
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Currently own, 6 Groner-tone lap steels, one 1953 Alamo Lap steel, Roland Cube, Fender Champion 40 |
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Bill Creller
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Saginaw, Michigan, USA (deceased)
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Posted 17 Jul 2017 5:59 am
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Interesting idea Bill !! The Rick frypans from before the war had hollow necks, and the post-war models were solid. Bobby Ingano feels like the solid post war types have more sustain (?) He has both, so that's his feeling ! I've had both too but couldn't say it's true !
Hollow neck wood..might be something to try !!  |
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Bill Groner
From:
QUAKERTOWN, PA
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Posted 17 Jul 2017 6:02 am
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Finally, someone willing to post an opinion. I think, but am not sure maybe that Tutbro has a hollow neck? Anyone out there have one of those?
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Currently own, 6 Groner-tone lap steels, one 1953 Alamo Lap steel, Roland Cube, Fender Champion 40 |
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