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Topic: Console for George Boards |
Karen Sarkisian
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Boston, MA, USA
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Posted 16 Nov 2023 7:41 am |
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I have a beautiful blue 8 string non pedal steel from georgeboards that I would like to get a console for. it doesn't have drillings for legs so Im looking for another option. what do people use for this? thanks!
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Eric Dahlhoff
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Point Arena, California
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Karen Sarkisian
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Boston, MA, USA
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Posted 16 Nov 2023 10:34 am
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Thanks those look gorgeous. A little more than I’d like to spend right now tho
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George Piburn
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The Land of Enchantment New Mexico
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Posted 16 Nov 2023 10:38 am Legs and sockets.
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If you or anyone near you is tools friendly it takes a 1.25 Forstner drill bit, and about a 3/4" deep hole from it.
It is a fairly simple operation I've done dozens of times , literally on a folded Towel on my kitchen table with all of the finish already on the instrument.
The Legs and sockets can be purchased from Gary Sill Music, - he is a regular on this forum.
Glad to help with more instructions. Those sockets used to run around 35 dollars each, same for the legs, but I've been retired for a few years.
I am glad to do the install for you at No Cost on my part. Plus a Full tune up at no cost too.,
so long as you pay the round trip to me and have the sockets sent here too.
I just need to dig out the drill bit. We normally use 3 legs on a single neck console.
If you are not concerned about visual aesthetics a simple X Stand for keyboards works great and are super stable - easy to set up - run it the 50 dollar range from those online musicians friend type sales places and most local music stores stock them too.
Glad to help you.
George Mr.Boards
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Jim Pollard
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Cedar Park, Texas, USA
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Posted 16 Nov 2023 12:43 pm
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I used to use this break down table. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B018245UXC
I would also bring a piece of 3/4 inch wood just slightly bigger than one of the two lap steels I gigged with to make myself a poor man's double console. Throw a sarong over the piece of wood and the table and you'll be good to go aesthetically as well.
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Jack Hanson
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San Luis Valley, USA
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Posted 16 Nov 2023 12:48 pm
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I could not get by without my custom Deluxe34 stands...
... but I believe Mister Boards made an offer you can't refuse. |
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Karen Sarkisian
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Boston, MA, USA
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Posted 16 Nov 2023 4:41 pm
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Thanks everybody. George I sent you a pm 
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Karen Sarkisian
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Boston, MA, USA
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Posted 16 Nov 2023 4:44 pm
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Those look really nice!
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I could not get by without my custom Deluxe34 stands...
... but I believe Mister Boards made an offer you can't refuse. |
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Karen Sarkisian
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Boston, MA, USA
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Posted 18 Nov 2023 5:30 pm
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Thanks for all the suggestions everybody.!
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Tony Oresteen
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Georgia, USA
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Posted 25 Nov 2023 8:03 pm
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I made mine:
The top is 3/4" plywood with a second piece of 3/4" plywood to elevate the 2nd lap steel. The edges are covered with plain trim board 2.5" x 3/8" thick.
It now has regular adjustable steel legs. The wood legs were bought at Lowe's and had to be trimmed a bit to get the correct height.
The switch box is just a electronics project box with a Les Paul 3-way switch & some salvages guitar cord ends.
The guitars are held in place with 1/4"-20 EZ-Lock inserts in the bottom of the guitars and screws from underneath.
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Newnan, GA
Too many guitars, not enough time to play
'72 Sho-Bud 6139, '71 Marlen 210
'78 Fender Stringmaster Quad black
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