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Topic: are Vorson lap steels still being sold? |
Maxwell Kolp
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Massachusetts, USA
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Posted 22 Mar 2021 10:41 pm |
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| I'm relatively new to playing lap steel, and I saw the Vorson models and really liked the look of them. However, everywhere that lists them is out of stock, and I can't find anything that says whether they will ever be back in stock. Does anyone know if they will ever be back, or have they been discontinued? |
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Glenn Wilde
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California, USA
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Posted 23 Mar 2021 6:09 am
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Seems that alot of stuff is out of stock these days, you kinda need to take what you can. Maybe just grab something to get you by until.....
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Jesse Valdez
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Fiddletown, California, USA
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Posted 23 Mar 2021 6:50 am
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I’ve seen a lot for sale on Craigslist and Marketplace, you’ll get lucky I think. Seems like a good value.
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Phillip Vaught
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Dallas,Texas, USA
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Posted 23 Mar 2021 10:41 am
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i saw one awhile back at a pawn shop but that was in dallas
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Allan Revich
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Victoria, BC
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Posted 23 Mar 2021 12:08 pm
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A couple for sale right now on EBay. Located in Australia though.
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Maxwell Kolp
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Massachusetts, USA
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Posted 23 Mar 2021 2:27 pm
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| I'll keep an eye out on ebay and craigslist. Thanks guys. |
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Mike Ritchie
From:
Florida, USA
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Posted 23 Mar 2021 6:09 pm
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| I had eyed a Vorsen a few years back and ended up buying a Gretsch G5700 and was very pleased with the quality and sound. Spends most of the time on the wall these days since I bought the pedal steel though. I would recommend the Gretsch for sure if you are looking for a new lap steel that won't break the bank. |
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Bill Sinclair
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Waynesboro, PA, USA
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Posted 24 Mar 2021 7:09 am
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I bought a used 8-string Vorson a while back. Decent hardware and an interesting shape but I realized that I prefer passive pickups and I never got comfortable with the wide string spacing (7/16" at the bridge,3/8" at the nut). Funny, cuz I like that spacing on a 6-string but not an 8. Here's the ad from when I sold it:
https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=358798&highlight=vorson
If you're looking for a new lap steel with interesting aesthetics and quality components, you might look at Rukavina or forumite Johnie King's customs. I gravitate toward a vintage look myself but I've admired their creations. |
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Glenn Wilde
From:
California, USA
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Posted 28 Mar 2021 7:18 am
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| Cole Clark steels have a similar look (natural exotic wood) if that's what your looking for. I have a CC Rickenbacker styled steel and it is excellent, well worth a look. |
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Jeffery Mercer
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Born in Portsmouth Oh. Dec. 10th 1954 Reside in City of Mentor, in Northeast Oh.
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Posted 5 Apr 2021 9:00 pm Try this...
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EBAY, REVERB, AMAZON ALWAYS HAS EM..
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Jeffery Mercer
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Born in Portsmouth Oh. Dec. 10th 1954 Reside in City of Mentor, in Northeast Oh.
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Posted 5 Apr 2021 9:03 pm eBay
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eBay has 2 listed as we speak brand new at $496.00
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