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Topic: Roeder Lap steel/resonator stands |
Edward Meisse
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Santa Rosa, California, USA
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Posted 22 Jul 2012 5:50 pm |
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I just got mine. I can't post pictures due to technological ineptitude. My ineptitude is so bad in fact that I gave Mark the wrong measurement on the one and only measurement he needed. So I need to replace the neck support piece. But I highly recommend the stand to lap steel and/or resonator players. It really lets the tone out of my guitar (a Gregg McKenna 8 string resonator model). And I can't stand to play with a strap. It is also a good looking piece of equipment with absolutely no hint of chintz about it. It is sturdy. It supports the instrument solidly. And it comes with a carrying case that is up to the same standard. 
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Mark Roeder
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Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
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Brad Bechtel
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San Francisco, CA
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Posted 23 Jul 2012 7:19 pm
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Because of my move to San Francisco I haven't been able to write up a review of my Deluxe 34 stand, and I'd like to apologize to Mark for that. More details on Wednesday, but it's a great stand and works perfectly for my needs.
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Brad’s Page of Steel
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Brad Bechtel
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Posted 25 Jul 2012 1:59 pm
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I've owned a Deluxe 34 stand for about a month now, and it's a great accessory for my needs. I'm playing a National tricone with a Lace Ultra Slim pickup through a Roland Cube 80 amp. I've been sitting down while the rest of the band stands. This has caused problems ranging from me missing cues due to looking down at my guitar, to people not thinking I was part of the band when playing in small crowded clubs.
The Deluxe 34 stand takes care of those issues. It's extremely well made, with heavy duty parts throughout, and is packaged in a nice carrying case. The stand comes together quickly and uses standard wing nuts and threaded bolts to hold the parts together. The areas which touch the guitar are covered with a cork lining, which works very well. I could see in some warm situations the glue might become loose, but for me so far I've had no problems.
The four legs are completely adjustable to my height and are very sturdy once set up properly. I've experimented with various heights and think I've found the height for me - a little higher than when I play with the same guitar on my lap.
I have no problems recommending this stand for anyone who needs to play standing up. It works great, is easy to put together and take down, and just looks cool. I've had a number of favorable responses both from my fellow band mates and from the audience.
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Brad’s Page of Steel
A web site devoted to acoustic & electric lap steel guitars
Last edited by Brad Bechtel on 25 Jul 2012 4:03 pm; edited 1 time in total |
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Rick Aiello
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Berryville, VA USA
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Posted 25 Jul 2012 3:14 pm
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Sturdy ... I'd say so 
Mine was built for a 35 lb solid cast aluminum double neck ...
I'm 6'3" ... 
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Mark Roeder
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Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
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Posted 25 Jul 2012 7:22 pm
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Brad, the cork is a new idea that has some advantages over the hard rubber. Let me know if you find some issues with it over the long haul. I am always looking to improve the stand.
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Edward Meisse
From:
Santa Rosa, California, USA
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Posted 25 Jul 2012 10:50 pm
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Sturdy ... I'd say so
Mine was built for a 35 lb solid cast aluminum double neck ...
I'm 6'3" ...
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I'm glad somebody posted a picture. But now you need to change your avatar to reflect the use of the stand. 
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