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 Topic: National Console replacement Nuts 6&8 string 3/8 spacings |
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| George Piburn Replies: 1 Views: 152 |
 Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 16 Apr 2024 8:02 am Subject: National Console replacement Nuts 6&8 string 3/8 spacings |
| Hello from GeorgeBoards
I've gotten a lot of requests for a replacement Nut for a National Steel Guitar Console with a True 3/8 string spacing and pre cut notches. Here's what we came up with, ... |
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| Topic: 5700 Gretsch upgrades wider nut spacing Roller Nuts Benders |
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| George Piburn Replies: 8 Views: 932 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 7 Apr 2024 12:54 pm Subject: Benders |
| Thanks Peter , great video.
Check out the New GeorgeBoards Low Cost Benders. >>VIDEO<< Click |
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| Topic: 5700 Gretsch upgrades wider nut spacing Roller Nuts Benders |
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| George Piburn Replies: 8 Views: 932 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 3 Apr 2024 11:24 am Subject: Thanks - but wait there's more |
| Eric , we can talk in detail --PM
Doug , thanks and glad you confirm my thoughts about the 5700's. Beyond the nut they are a pretty nice import, 15 bucks and less that an hour effort = instant ... |
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| Topic: 5700 Gretsch upgrades wider nut spacing Roller Nuts Benders |
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| George Piburn Replies: 8 Views: 932 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 2 Apr 2024 8:48 am Subject: Video Added |
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| Topic: Hardway Jupiter lap steel |
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| George Piburn Replies: 31 Views: 1810 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 30 Mar 2024 7:56 am Subject: Gotta Love It |
| Ted , wow that design really rocks, I love the look - if you can post more larger photos it would be great.
I don't know why someone would criticize a 4.5" neck width. I think you have bee ... |
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| Topic: Hardway Jupiter lap steel |
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| George Piburn Replies: 31 Views: 1810 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 30 Mar 2024 6:14 am Subject: better photos |
| Thanks for posting the better photos.
I was completely wrong to say that head stock was a weak point, the thickness of the instrument is greater that I had visualized. You got a really nice stee ... |
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| Topic: 5700 Gretsch upgrades wider nut spacing Roller Nuts Benders |
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| George Piburn Replies: 8 Views: 932 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 27 Mar 2024 9:49 am Subject: 5700 Gretsch upgrades wider nut spacing Roller Nuts Benders |
| The number one concern about the 5700's is the super narrow string spacing at the nut.
>>VIDEO<< CLICKhttps://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2203/3643_5700Nut4wide_1.jpg Geo ... |
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| Topic: Hardway Jupiter lap steel |
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| George Piburn Replies: 31 Views: 1810 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 20 Mar 2024 7:29 am Subject: Fretlines |
| Hello from GeorgeBoards
From the low quality photos provided my guess is that the fretlines - border and name badge are all Laser Etched. Those inlay Dots are easily made with Stew-Mac Brad Poi ... |
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| Topic: How to build your own lap steel? |
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| George Piburn Replies: 17 Views: 1339 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 9 Mar 2024 7:41 am Subject: Makerspace Nashville |
| I highly Recommend you join a "MakerSpace"
MakeNashville.org is a good one, Address: 620B Davidson Street | Nashville, TN 37213 Phone: 615-450-6253 | Email: info@makenashville.org ... |
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| Topic: Gretsch 5700 lap steel |
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| George Piburn Replies: 2 Views: 229 |
Forum Section: Wanted To Buy Posted: 6 Mar 2024 11:52 am Subject: Sale now Pending Please Close this thread |
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| Topic: Gretsch 5700 lap steel |
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| George Piburn Replies: 2 Views: 229 |
Forum Section: Wanted To Buy Posted: 5 Mar 2024 5:08 pm Subject: Gretsch 5700 lap steel |
| Gretsch 5700 lap steel - any color, any decent condition.
Looking for best low price. |
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| Topic: Pedal Steel fretboard scale length |
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| George Piburn Replies: 10 Views: 939 |
Forum Section: Builders' Corner Posted: 2 Mar 2024 9:20 am Subject: scale length |
| Ron ,
In theory YES adjust the nut and bridge , our peel and stick FB's have lines on each end to help you position your parts. That Said ; John is correct, you need to compensate for "T ... |
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| Topic: Pedal Steel fretboard scale length |
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| George Piburn Replies: 10 Views: 939 |
Forum Section: Builders' Corner Posted: 1 Mar 2024 9:00 am Subject: Peel and stick fretboards |
| GeorgeBoards Stocks peel and stick fretboards that are trim to fit project with utility knife,
professionally made from the current finest 3M cast vinyl with added clear coat - cast material is less ... |
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| Topic: Curly Chalker played standard guitar |
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| George Piburn Replies: 7 Views: 729 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 30 Jan 2024 7:28 am Subject: Jeff Newman Story |
| I remember back in 1980 at the Jeffran College , Jeff telling his story of "Trial by Fire" his first gig at the black poodle club in nashville.
He said he got to the club to play a gig a ... |
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| Topic: Lap Steel Guitar: Accessibility and Design Questions |
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| George Piburn Replies: 39 Views: 3402 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 30 Jan 2024 7:20 am Subject: Start with Existing History Books |
| I highly Recommend you purchasing 2 Books; both cover the History and more near history of Lap Steel Guitar.
"The Hawaiian Steel Guitar and the Great hawaiian Musicians" by Lorene Ruymar ... |
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| Topic: Rogue Lap Steel - With a Few Mods |
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| George Piburn Replies: 4 Views: 954 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 23 Dec 2023 10:33 am Subject: Lookin Good |
| Tony, your mods look really good.
It looks form the photo that you are using aluminum angle from a home center for the nut. Please correct my observation if am incorrect. If you did use alumin ... |
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| Topic: 3D Printed Roller Nut Bridge for Palm Pedals continuation |
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| George Piburn Replies: 24 Views: 31823 |
Forum Section: Builders' Corner Posted: 9 Dec 2023 2:29 pm Subject: All New V Groove Roller Bearing Nut and Bridge |
| I took Mr. Sauser's idea out to Fruition.
We got some Deep V Groove Hardened Steel Roller Bearings , and modified our 3D printed part to accommodate. The axel is beefed up to 3mm from 2mm we ... |
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| Topic: Looking for 6 string headstock for a D10-6 conversion |
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| George Piburn Replies: 8 Views: 2314 |
Forum Section: Wanted To Buy Posted: 24 Nov 2023 8:36 am Subject: Think about it |
| Hello from GeorgeBoards Steel Guitars for the Stars.
I've talked to and fully understand that Aaron is just trying to get an electric dobro thing happening for his pedal steel. What he does not ... |
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| Topic: Console for George Boards |
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| George Piburn Replies: 9 Views: 2039 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 16 Nov 2023 10:38 am Subject: Legs and sockets. |
| If you or anyone near you is tools friendly it takes a 1.25 Forstner drill bit, and about a 3/4" deep hole from it.
It is a fairly simple operation I've done dozens of times , literally on a fo ... |
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| Topic: 3D Printed Roller Nut Bridge for Palm Pedals continuation |
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| George Piburn Replies: 24 Views: 31823 |
Forum Section: Builders' Corner Posted: 5 Nov 2023 12:06 pm Subject: Answers and a Video |
| https://youtu.be/lQP7NmsIyMI?si=JK8wKzoIDRE1NKjz
Here is a video Daniel, I currently have 4 sets of Nut and Bridge I am glad to sell to anyone. Tone = great , Tough PLA is very tone friendly ... |
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| Topic: Stringmaster Connecting Rods - D8 & Quad |
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| George Piburn Replies: 6 Views: 2076 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 31 Oct 2023 5:48 pm Subject: You Got them. |
| I've already sent you 6 of them today as a Gift.
Lettuce know if these can help you or other stringmaster projects. Best Regards GeorgeBoards |
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| Topic: Stringmaster Connecting Rods - D8 & Quad |
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| George Piburn Replies: 6 Views: 2076 |
Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 30 Oct 2023 6:54 am Subject: Connection Tubes |
| Tony,
In case you need them I have 3D printed little tubes that the rods go through with the little ridge between the necks, made to specs I got on the forum from a member who measured out the ori ... |
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| Topic: 3D Printed Roller Nut Bridge for Palm Pedals continuation |
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| George Piburn Replies: 24 Views: 31823 |
Forum Section: Builders' Corner Posted: 30 Oct 2023 6:44 am Subject: Here we go |
| Daniel,
The prusa is a good starting place, not certain how those handle Fiber infused Nylon material, I made what you see in the photos in Tough PLA -- to make something like a bender that h ... |
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| Topic: 3D Printed Roller Nut Bridge for Palm Pedals continuation |
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| George Piburn Replies: 24 Views: 31823 |
Forum Section: Builders' Corner Posted: 29 Oct 2023 5:31 pm Subject: Question |
| Hello from George Boards
1/2" tall is what we use. I am currently inventing a new roller nut and bridge system, it has the smoothest fastest slipperiest rollers currently available. If ... |
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| Topic: looking for a Mahogany supplier |
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| George Piburn Replies: 2 Views: 2567 |
Forum Section: Builders' Corner Posted: 26 Oct 2023 6:49 am Subject: 1 minute google search |
| https://www.thomasnet.com/maine/hardwood-lumber-45262201-1.html | |
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