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Topic: Kalina modifications |
Philip Bender
From:
Palmetto FL USA (deceased)
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Posted 16 May 2007 9:34 pm |
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Aloha all,
I have acquired a 6 string Kalina lap steel used by The Harlen Bros. as a training instrument for their students. I have replaced the hard wired cord with a standard 1/4" jack, and thinking about changing the Supro style bridge plate. I would bring the strings through the body, and cut the bridge flange off, replacing it with a 1/2" dia. stainless rod. It seems this would help the tone, and decrease the strain on the strings via the sharp edged bridge flange, any comments or guidance?
It is tned to C6 currently, but have tried A6 for awhile with nice results.
Mahalo, Phil Bender |
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Bill Creller
From:
Saginaw, Michigan, USA (deceased)
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Posted 17 May 2007 7:31 am
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Hi Phil Sounds like a nice project. As for the bridge, the rod should work OK. The National Newyorker has a very sharp edge on the bridge, which seems to work OK also. You will just have to try it 
Nice to see you on the forum.
Best regards BILL |
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Danny James
From:
Summerfield Florida USA
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Posted 17 May 2007 8:02 am
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Hi Phil,
I don't see why what your are contemplating wouldn't work OK.
Let us know how it comes out.
By the way it has been a long time since I have seen or heard from you.
We had some good times jammin a time or two.
Your old friend from Col. Ind.
Danny James |
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Willis Vanderberg
From:
Petoskey Mi
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Posted 20 May 2007 5:59 am
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Hello Phil:
We are looking for you to drop over to our next jam. We had three pretty good lap picker at our May jam.
Check out our web site at www.ManasotaSteelGuitarClub.com
Bud |
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