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Topic: Long Scale Lapsteels |
Dwight Mark
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Denver, Colorado, USA
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Posted 16 Sep 2003 3:03 pm |
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I'm curious what vintage and new lap steels are available with the longer scale. Is there a non-pedal vintage lapsteel that is commonly closer to a guitar/weissenborn?
Dwight |
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Russ Young
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Seattle, Washington, USA
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Posted 16 Sep 2003 3:54 pm
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Dwight, check out Steinar's "Frankencaster" post. It looks like that guitar has a pretty long scale --  |
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Steinar Gregertsen
From:
Arendal, Norway, R.I.P.
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Posted 16 Sep 2003 4:11 pm
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Dwight, here's another one, called The Lapcaster: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2557206916&category=2384
I've ordered one of these direct from the guy who's building them, can give you a full report when I receive it. It's 'semi-acoustic', 25" scale and with what is described as an 'overwound, fat singlecoil'.
I'll probably change that for a Joe Barden 'Danny Gatton' tele pickup.
[This message was edited by Steinar Gregertsen on 16 September 2003 at 05:11 PM.] |
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Dana Duplan
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Ramona, CA
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Posted 16 Sep 2003 4:20 pm
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Dwight:
Let's see, off the top of my head, new and vintage lapsteels (I assume you are not interested in console models), with scale lengths of 24 /12"-25"--some Ric, Shobud, and Excel Frypans, some metal and wood body Nationals, Remington, West Coast. Of course in D8's there are a lot more options.
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Chuck Fisher
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Santa Cruz, California, USA * R.I.P.
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Posted 16 Sep 2003 10:16 pm
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Hi, This guy Don ckm23@juno.com sent me a couple of photos, a very nice 26" scale lap, very clean looking, I havent heard it, but it was nice work, an ironing board type, with pedal-steel style tuning keys.
Drop him a line, only 26 I had seen.
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Donald Ruetenik
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Pleasant Hill, California, USA
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Posted 18 Sep 2003 5:04 am
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Yea, it's the only one I ever saw after I built it. All that's said about the 26" scale is true. It sure does sing.
Playing at it takes a bit more concentration if your used to 22 1/2" scale like I am (And I was just starting to get my slants in tune). Everything in life is a trade-off. But that sustain.
I prefer to call it a 'Paddle-Lap', but I like that 'ironing board' analogy. |
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C Dixon
From:
Duluth, GA USA
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Posted 18 Sep 2003 5:38 am
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I would strongly suggest you check out the Excel fry pans. They are available in both short and long scales. They are also superbly built and esthetically beautiful. In addition, the Fret markers spell out Jerry Byrd.
It does not get any better than that. They have and ingenuous stand that is an option which I would also highly recommend.
The only thing they don't have is the type of PU and magnet ass'y like the original "frypans" had. This can be overcome by installing an exact replica of the original PU ass'y. If you have or get one of these frypans, I would suggest you contact Rick Aiello (do a search on this forum) and he can set you up with one.
Good luck, and may Jesus richly bless you always,
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Chuck Fisher
From:
Santa Cruz, California, USA * R.I.P.
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Posted 18 Sep 2003 12:09 pm
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Don, post that photo, it really is nice work , everyone would like it.
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Donald Ruetenik
From:
Pleasant Hill, California, USA
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Posted 18 Sep 2003 2:44 pm
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| Chuck, I would but I don't have that capability. |
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