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Topic: Makers of 8 string laps with shorter scale length 22.5? |
John Watson
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Ontario, Canada
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Posted 26 Jun 2020 9:18 am |
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| Can anyone advise who is building an 8 string lap with the shorter scale length. I believe George Boards does but not sure of any other modern builders. Thanks |
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Allan Revich
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Victoria, BC
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Nic Neufeld
From:
Kansas City, Missouri
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Mike Auman
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North Texas, USA
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Posted 26 Jun 2020 11:36 am
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Bob Allen @ Melbert Guitars has done some 22.5 scales in the past, and all his work is custom, so a short scale 8 shouldn't be a problem. Sample: https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=308460
Mike
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Bill McCloskey
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Posted 26 Jun 2020 1:01 pm
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| I think the superslides are 22.5 |
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Will Brown
From:
Oklahoma, USA
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Posted 26 Jun 2020 3:37 pm short scale
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| Jimmie Hudson of Hudson steel guitars builds short scale lap and console non pedal steels. And he is a forum member great guy to do business with he will build you any thing you want. Out any type wood you want etc. His work is great I know in the past 5-6 yrs he has built me 15-20 guitars. He is building one for me now check him out on his web site Hudson steel guitars. |
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Jim Bates
From:
Alvin, Texas, USA
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Posted 26 Jun 2020 4:58 pm
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Contact Jim Adams who is in Spring TX is a custom maker of resophonic, acoustic, and lap steel guitars. He made me an 8 string reso with a 22 1/2 scale (square neck). He can make
lap steels to your specs. Great craftsman and great guitars. I own and play three of his guitars.
<jameshadams>
281-350-4160
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John Watson
From:
Ontario, Canada
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Posted 26 Jun 2020 5:53 pm Makers of laps with shorter scale length 22.5?2
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Thanks so much for all the responses. I'll follow up on these.
John |
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John Rosett
From:
Missoula, MT
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Posted 26 Jun 2020 6:04 pm
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Ryan Rukavina
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Bill McCloskey
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Posted 26 Jun 2020 6:06 pm
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| Also: Eharps are 23â€. I am unfamiliar with any other steels that are 23â€. |
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David Irving
From:
South Australia, Australia
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Posted 26 Jun 2020 7:41 pm
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| I can confirm the Morrells are 22.75 - I just measured mine. |
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Marty Broussard
From:
Broussard, Louisiana, USA
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Posted 26 Jun 2020 8:58 pm
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Another reference for Jim Adams. He has built all kinds of experimental axes for me. Great guy and superb work.
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Keith Aiken
From:
North Carolina, USA
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Posted 27 Jun 2020 3:47 am Makers of 8 string laps with shorter scale length 22.5?
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wayne johnson of this forum will do any scale. i recommend him. also melbert is good too
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