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Topic: The Lap King---Sound Clip |
Mark White
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Michigan, USA
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Posted 16 Jul 2007 3:05 pm |
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I was the lucky guy that was high bidder on the semi- hollow body Lap King guitar that Jason DuMont posted about a few days ago. I had to post because I am just awestruck at the remarkable craftsmanship......no...... artistry of Jason. I could go on and on about his work but I thought a couple more pictures would speak volumes. It's absolutely gorgeous, it plays like a dream and the Jason Lollar pickup sounds quite like my friends Gibson Console Grande (as intended). If any of you are in the market for a new steel do yourself a favor and don't overlook Jason DuMont. Oh yeah, did I mention Jason is an absolute pleasure to deal with? Making phone calls to make sure it arrived OK and even upgraded the shipping at N\C. http://www.lapking.com/ A true gentleman to deal with.
That's my window blinds and plants reflections you can see in the mirror like finish!
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Todd Weger
From:
Safety Harbor, FLAUSA
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Posted 16 Jul 2007 3:22 pm Whoa!
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OMG -- that's friggin' BEAUTIFUL!
I'll admit, I'm not a big fan of semi-hollow lap steel guitars (tone always seems a bit too "scooped: in the midrange for me), but that's one gorgeous instrument.
I think Jason is building some of the most exciting lap instruments today, as well as George and Colin, and several others out there.
TJW
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Todd James Weger --
1956 Fender Stringmaster T-8 (C6, E13, A6); 1960 Fender Stringmaster D-8 (C6, B11/A6); Custom-made 25" aluminum cast "fry pan" with vintage Ricky p'up (C6); 1938 Epiphone Electar (A6); 1953 Oahu Tonemaster; assorted ukuleles; upright bass |
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Randy Reeves
From:
LaCrosse, Wisconsin, USA
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Posted 16 Jul 2007 3:33 pm
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Mark. change your name to Jason. then there would be three Jasons involved with that beautiful instrument.
the two that were are top notch.
I have become interested in hollowed or chambered lap steels. I think another voice would be good in my home.
thanks for the detail pictures. wow. |
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Gary Lynch
From:
Creston, California, USA
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Posted 16 Jul 2007 3:51 pm
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| The finish is time consuming and well worth it. Few builders put so much time into such fine details. |
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Steinar Gregertsen
From:
Arendal, Norway, R.I.P.
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Posted 16 Jul 2007 5:51 pm
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I could look at those photos all day.... sigh....
Congratulations Mark! 
Steinar
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Mark White
From:
Michigan, USA
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Posted 16 Jul 2007 6:01 pm
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Thanks guys. I didn't say too much about the tone because it's such a relative and personal thing. To my ears it has a rich, powerful sound that I'm totally happy with. A Gibson Console Grande is the closest thing I can compare it to, only with more punch. I have 2 Fender Stringmasters (one of them a single that I call a Stringmaster to simpify things) and a National Console 8 (single) and this guitars tone lies somewhere in between the two. I'm thrilled with every aspect of it.
Did I mention Jason is a great guy to deal with  ?
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Tom Pettingill
From:
California, USA (deceased)
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George Piburn
From:
The Land of Enchantment New Mexico
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Posted 17 Jul 2007 11:03 am edit
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Mark White
From:
Michigan, USA
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Posted 19 Jul 2007 11:27 am
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| The more I play this guitar the more I love it. Jason is on vacation right now so maybe I'll give this thread a bump this weekend so he's sure to see all of your kind comments. I'm just assuming he'll be home this weekend. I'm sure he'll appreciate them greatly. Thanks guys! |
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Jason Dumont
From:
Bristol, Connecticut, USA
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Posted 22 Jul 2007 3:57 pm
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HEy hey!
I just got back from a vacation (Outer Banks, N.C.---totally AWESOME!)
Thanks for the kind words everyone I truly appreciate it! And I'm so glad your pleased Mark, I hope she serves you well for many a year.
Viva la lap steels! |
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Mark White
From:
Michigan, USA
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Posted 23 Jul 2007 8:32 am
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| Welcome home Jason. Thanks again for the remarkable guitar, I'm loving it! |
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Gary Stevenson
From:
Northern New York,USA
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Posted 23 Jul 2007 6:03 pm Jason's art
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| As a builder and woodworker myself, its just awesome to see such a gorgeous instrument.Wow double wow.details up the yin yang.major kudos Jason. there are some nice pedal steels out there,but it seems as though the art is in the lap steels, at least the ones I have seen on this forum.Once again great work!!! |
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Loni Specter
From:
West Hills, CA, USA
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Posted 23 Jul 2007 6:31 pm
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| Jason has outdone himself with this one! AWSOME! |
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Jason Dumont
From:
Bristol, Connecticut, USA
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Posted 23 Jul 2007 7:27 pm
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| Thanks so much fellas for the kind words and support. There is a bunch of fantastic craftsmen on this forum and I'm honored to be considered one of them. (If only I could PLAY like most of you.... ) |
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Charley Wilder
From:
Dover, New Hampshire, USA
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Posted 24 Jul 2007 6:31 am
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| I wouldn't even have to play that baby. I could just hang it on the wall and look at it!!! |
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Andy Volk
From:
Boston, MA
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Posted 24 Jul 2007 8:58 am
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| Jason, that's one fabulous-looking steel. I love the F-hole and the slanted pickup. I always wondered what a steel similar to a high-end, Gibson-influenced standard jazz guitar might be like; now I know. Awesome! |
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Jason Dumont
From:
Bristol, Connecticut, USA
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Posted 24 Jul 2007 9:47 am
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Thanks Andy!
What a nice compliment.
There's definately no doubt of my love of all things Gibson..... and Fenders....and Gretch....
I think I was born in the wrong decade (70's)  |
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Mark White
From:
Michigan, USA
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Posted 24 Jul 2007 12:13 pm
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| Charles: It's funny you mention that, I find myself staring down into my lap and just gawking at it (the guitar I mean) |
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Mark White
From:
Michigan, USA
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Posted 13 Aug 2007 2:23 pm Sound Clip
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It took a bit of courage to post this link with all the heavy hitters that hang out here but I thought there might be some interest in hearing this guitar. Jason Lollar has posted an .MP3 I made with The Lap King. I want to thank both Jasons for this instrument, I'm loving it more and more! And thanks to my mentor for giving me the guts to post this link (he knows who he is ).
You will have to scroll down the page to where it shows the "Gibson Console Grande 8 Pickup" and click on MP3. I've only been playing about a year and a half so go easy on me willya' ?
http://www.lollarguitars.com/Pickups.htm |
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Stephan Miller
From:
Silver Spring, Maryland, USA
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Posted 13 Aug 2007 2:55 pm
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 Whuddryakiddin? You, the Lap King & the Lollar pup sound real good-- matter of fact, I think your mentor should be pushing you to post more clips! |
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Bill Leff
From:
Santa Cruz, CA, USA
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Posted 13 Aug 2007 2:58 pm
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Hey Mark:
You AND the guitar sound great! |
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Tom Pettingill
From:
California, USA (deceased)
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Mark White
From:
Michigan, USA
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Posted 13 Aug 2007 3:19 pm
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Whew!
Thanks fella's, you just made my day  |
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Charley Wilder
From:
Dover, New Hampshire, USA
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Posted 13 Aug 2007 3:58 pm
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| Another vote for the clip! I love the tone, especially on the bass strings! Post some more! |
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Mark White
From:
Michigan, USA
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Posted 13 Aug 2007 4:57 pm
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| Thanks Charles! Jason (Lollar) has another clip of the Lap King I made that he might post, I left it up to him. I have no way of hosting clips. |
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