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Topic: Just finished another lap steel. Thanks George Boards. |
Peter den Hartogh
From:
Cape Town, South Africa
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Posted 2 May 2014 12:03 pm |
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___________________________MAN OF STEEL project.
I just finished this 8 string Baritone lap steel guitar with a 28 inch scale. The body was made by George Boards.
I installed the GB bridge right at the end of the guitar and I inserted a block of wood in the keyhead section,
just to move the nut further away from the bridge to get a longer scale.
The (mutilated) pickup plate I got from a forum member and the pickups are new, but I can't remember
who I bought them from. They were cheap but they sound wonderful. There is space for another pick up.
The finish is black hammertone, which I used to hide any surface imperfections.
I used the MAN OF STEEL theme for the fret board markers.
Last edited by Peter den Hartogh on 12 May 2014 3:47 pm; edited 1 time in total |
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Steve Hogge
From:
Florida, USA
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Posted 2 May 2014 1:44 pm
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Ron Bednar
From:
Rancho Cordova, California, USA
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Posted 2 May 2014 2:53 pm
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Wow, that is really pretty and very dramatic looking too!
Great job!
Cheers to you! |
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Bishop Ronnie P Hall
From:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
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Posted 3 May 2014 2:56 am
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Hi Peter!(den Hartogh) 
Man O Man!, I had no idea that you also built Steel guitars as well as your other talents. This build unit is magnificent! Is this a hobby with you ?, Or are you in the manufacturing end. In any event they are beautiful. Keep up the good work! Warmest greetings....
Ron
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