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Topic: New lapsteel - just finished - pics |
Bruno Rasmussen
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Svendborg, Denmark
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Charlie McDonald
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out of the blue
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Posted 7 Aug 2005 1:54 pm |
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Boy, is that clean and simple, Bruno.
I love that western/modern style, very nice! |
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George Manno
From:
chicago
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Posted 7 Aug 2005 2:14 pm
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Put me in line for one. BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!
George |
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Larry Weaver
From:
Asheville, North Carolina, USA
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Posted 7 Aug 2005 2:21 pm
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Whoa!
Now that is one beautiful instrument! Clean, classic, and elegant design. Fine job there Bruno.
regards,
-LarrY W |
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Steinar Gregertsen
From:
Arendal, Norway, R.I.P.
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Posted 7 Aug 2005 2:38 pm
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Beautiful! Great job Bruno.
Steinar
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Denny Turner
From:
Oahu, Hawaii USA
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Posted 7 Aug 2005 2:39 pm
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Very nice work, Bruno.
Is your posting seeking critique?
Aloha,
DT~
[This message was edited by Denny Turner on 08 August 2005 at 05:14 AM.] |
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Terry Farmer
From:
Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
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Posted 7 Aug 2005 5:27 pm
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| Absolutely beautiful, Bruno. Your craftsmanship is flawless! |
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CrowBear Schmitt
From:
Ariege, - PairO'knees, - France
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Posted 8 Aug 2005 12:19 am
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Very Nice Bruno 
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Rick Aiello
From:
Berryville, VA USA
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Posted 8 Aug 2005 3:06 am
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Beautiful !!!!!!
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Aiello's House of Gauss
My wife and I don't think alike. She donates money to the homeless and I donate money to the topless! ... R. Dangerfield
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Mike D
From:
Phx, Az
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Posted 8 Aug 2005 7:16 am
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Very nice!
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Half-assed bottleneck and lap slide player. Full-assed Builder of resonator instruments.
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George Keoki Lake
From:
Edmonton, AB., Canada
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Posted 8 Aug 2005 7:52 am
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I think you'd be wise to go into production....that's a very appealing guitar!  |
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Mark Vinbury
From:
N. Kingstown, Rhode Island, USA
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Posted 8 Aug 2005 10:13 am
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Very nice job and a great looking guitar!!
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Garland Nash
From:
Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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Posted 8 Aug 2005 12:54 pm
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| How soon will this guitar be ready to purchase? That is a great design How does the stringspacing compare to A Rick or fender ?I would like to have one of these Garland Nash |
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Stephen Gambrell
From:
Over there
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Posted 8 Aug 2005 7:37 pm
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That is an absolutely beautiful instrument. PLEASE tell us if you are going to manufacture these and make them available in the U.S.
BEAUTIFUL!!! |
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Peter Jacobs
From:
Northern Virginia
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Posted 9 Aug 2005 5:55 am
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Unbelievably nice, Bruno! I've been toying with building one following a similar concept (neck through, hollow "wings") -- I believe you may have inspired me to take the plunge. Any photos taken from the side? I'm interested in how you "stepped" the neck down in thickness".
Congrats on your accomplishment!
Peter |
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Andy Volk
From:
Boston, MA
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Posted 9 Aug 2005 7:19 am
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| Very beautiful, Bruno - and quintessentially Scandinavian in its elegant, simple design. I wonder what it would sound like with a Kent Armstrong or other archtop jazz guitar pickup? |
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Mike Ruffin
From:
El Paso, Texas, USA
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Posted 9 Aug 2005 12:14 pm
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| Absolutely beautiful! Great wood combination. |
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Bruno Rasmussen
From:
Svendborg, Denmark
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Posted 10 Aug 2005 4:38 am
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Thank you everybody for all the nice comments.
I built this guitar because I could use a second lap guitar for experiments with different tunings, and I just thought I would share it with you.
I am really honoured by the fact that someone would want to purchase my guitar. I never thought of this as a commercial project and I’m afraid I don’t have the capacity for a production. Should that ever become a possibility I’ll let you know.
The string spacing is the same as my Fender Deluxe 8. I don’t know what that would be in inches.
It’s hard to find aged bubinga and very expensive too, at least in Denmark. Both centerblock and “wings” are hollow. The center block for specific reasons that involves both tone and sustain.
Denny – I’m not sure I understand your question!
Andy - I’m a novice in PU’s, but I find that interesting.
Peter – I’ll mail you a picture.
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James Quackenbush
From:
Pomona, New York, USA
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Posted 10 Aug 2005 6:58 am
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Bruno,
I'm very impressed with the quality of the craftsmanship you put into this lap steel..
I am equally impressed with your wood choice , and the design .....Thanks for sharing this with us ....It's a fine example of what can be done at home ... ...GORGEOUS !!..
Sincerely, Jim |
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chas smith R.I.P.
From:
Encino, CA, USA
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Posted 10 Aug 2005 11:12 am
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| Very excellent! |
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Bill Creller
From:
Saginaw, Michigan, USA (deceased)
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Posted 10 Aug 2005 12:27 pm
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| That's a very neat and un-cluttered looking job, very nice!!! |
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Denny Turner
From:
Oahu, Hawaii USA
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Bruno Rasmussen
From:
Svendborg, Denmark
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Posted 11 Aug 2005 4:36 pm
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Denny – I sure would like to hear whatever critique you may have – I could only benefit from that, should I ever get the idea of building another guitar. Although it can only be on concept and layout as I’m not gonna send this piece of wood to Hawaii for a hands on test
Peter – I send you a mail, but it was returned (false address) Send me a mail if you want that picture.
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Loni Specter
From:
West Hills, CA, USA
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Posted 12 Aug 2005 8:28 am
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| That's a very nice guitar! Bravo! |
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! When a person is intent upon making more instruments of their "prototype" presentation, ...they sometimes forget to ask for VERY valuable critique (albeit a few don't want to hear it 
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