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Topic: Lap Steel Support |
Terry Goodman
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Daphne, AL 36526
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Posted 20 Nov 2002 1:37 pm |
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I have a Rick bakelite lap 6 string and have actually been supporting it in my lap when I play. This is really uncomfortable, especially since I started using a volume pedal. Could anyone give me info on how you are supporting your "lap" steel?
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Andy Alford
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Posted 20 Nov 2002 1:47 pm
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Terry
I am sure that many of the forum members can tell you what they are using like key board stands or vintage steel stands.Your bakelite guitar is rare and the neck can break.I would play it in my lap and not worry about a stand.It would be sad if the neck broke.I hope this helps.[This message was edited by Andy Alford on 20 November 2002 at 06:25 PM.] |
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Brad Bechtel
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San Francisco, CA
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Posted 20 Nov 2002 6:10 pm
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One of the minor disadvantages of owning a Bakelite Rickenbacker B6 lap steel is the fact that it's one heavy steel guitar. I remember nights where it felt like I had grooves in the tops of my thighs by the end of the gig.
I've tried keyboard stands before, and they work okay, but the back of the Ricks I've played are somewhat rounded, so they don't lie flat on a stand.
If you can somehow dig up an old lap steel stand, that's probably going to be your best bet.
Also try doing a search for lap steel stand on this forum. I know we've discussed this same topic before with various suggestions and results.
Good luck, and exercise those leg muscles!
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Brad's Page of Steel
A web site devoted to acoustic & electric lap steel guitars
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Terry Goodman
From:
Daphne, AL 36526
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Posted 21 Nov 2002 7:28 am
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| Thanks for the tips. I'll check the archives also. |
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chas smith R.I.P.
From:
Encino, CA, USA
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Posted 21 Nov 2002 11:18 pm
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| I just had a lap steel session with my D-8 Bigsby. It's much larger and heavier than my Ricks and quite frankly, one of the most enjoyable things to spend several hours sitting on my lap, now that I think about it. It's just one of those things you get used to. I use a volume pedal so my left foot is on it's toes, if that becomes a problem, I can put the case or a Yellow pages under my boot/shoe/foot. Also when the pressure is on, I'm not thinking about my comfort. |
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Jim Vogan
From:
Ohio City, Ohio 45874
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Posted 22 Nov 2002 5:48 am
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The Ric is quite heavy. I played a nursing home a while back and my right thigh went to sleep on me from the weight. I'd rather place it on my lap to play, however, my lap went south on me and a stand works better. I use a keyboard stand with stick-on weather stripping applied, that took care or the rounded back.
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Jim Vogan Emmons Sd10
G.D. Walker Stereo Steel Combo
Bakelite Ric
Hilton volume pedal
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