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SORRY BUT MR CAMPBELL SAW THAT A MESSAGE CAME IN BUT IT DISAPEARED BEFOR I GOT TO READ IT. W. WANT TO TRY AGAIN?

Have been flirting with the idea of getting a lap steel for practicing C6 on. Let me know what you have via DM. Thanks!

It looks like my price range/value is steering toward a Melbert. I'm curre ...

I was setting in church Yesterday [S.D.A.] and our organist stopped by and dropped a "Steel Guitar Solos" book in my lap. [By the way I'm 84] I was so surprised I said where did you find thi ...

Beautiful, but then I wouldn't expect any thing else from Bob. I have a 6 and an 8 that came out of his shop, and am very satisfied.

I was over at the "Steel's for sale section this morning Just looking and I am amazed at how many Pedal Steels are up for sale, Not many Lap's. I like to see what is available. At my age I could ...

It's Just one Great peace of Steel playing, Takes me back to my stops in the islands while in the Navy. I love that traditional Hawaiian sound.

Does any one use E9 tuning on their 8 string lap steel? if so what are the string sizes?

I have a 3.25 Ceramic Bar that I got through Bob Allen of Melbert Steel guitars a number of years ago that I use with my 8 string. If I could find another one like it I would buy it. It is a Gem to us ...

Scott, that is the tuning I have on my 6 string, and also on my 8 string. c#, b, g# e. bottom 4 on the 8. Every time I try to get away from this tuning, it draws me back, so I finally quit. As you men ...

Very nice Roy, I like the melodic sound. Come to think of It I don't know why I even asked the question as soon as I read Bob's answer it struck me, tune your Lap Steel like your Do Bro, D. or G. it w ...

Thanks Bob. Did you have a nice Christmas, Was "Santa" good to you this year. On a more serious matter, was your wife home for Christmas?

Playing on a Lap Steel, What tuning would you use and what key. E7th? E6th? C6th? or non of the mentioned. No Problem on Do Bro. Would you tune your Lap to D?

Just to add another option Richard, I tune my 6th string top to bottom. E, B, G#, E, C#, B, the same on my 8 string with the 7th and 8th String G#, E. That also is off the E7th tuning of the 50's and ...

Yes David. Both instruments are tuned the same. I had Bob Allen built the 6 string so I could leave it the church to play with the gospel group. and have the 8 string set up a home. [E,G#,B,C#,E,G#,B, ...

yes it does David. I just leave it up so all I have to do is pull up a chair.

Your right Morgan, In talking with Bob Allen about a design, He brought this out and it was a quick Yes. the design did ...

Yes, I have my 8 string Bottom to top E, G# B [C#] E, G# B, E. and my 6 string B,[C#] E, G#, B, E. notice I change the [A#] to a B. and drop that D to a [c#]So I did a little modification but I still ...

David, I tune that [D] down a half step to a [C#].
That adds a nice minor sound. I think they refer to that as a [C# minor 7th] but your first 4 strings give you that [E7th].

Mom liked Hawaiian music,I took lessons on a 1933 Sears guitar. I still have it] after a year Mom bought me a second hand National New Yorker for $100 and that was the start. I was 12, that was 71 yea ...

Morgan, my 8 string looks something like that design, He made it from peace of wormy maple. Is your 7 string a console model?

David, Bob Allen can be reached at Melbert Guitars 461 Rock Crusher Rd ...

well It arrived just on time for Thanks Giving, and just in time for the instrumental group at church this week. Another Beautiful MELBERT 6 String Manhattan Lap Steel. Bob Allen did another one of hi ...

Ditto James Kerr

Erv, I should have mentioned I have a Melbert 8 string here at home, however Bob Allen is making me a 6 string to keep at church for playing with the gospel gang, so I don't have to keep packing & ...

Erv, I also play the [C# Minor 7th] in fact I'm so hooked on that tuning I play it most of the time. It has such a beautiful sound. [My opinion]

Some times you have to work with what you got. A bottle, a board & a string. And a few odd's and ends from the kitchen drawer.

Dave, I have the first 5 strings on my "8" tuned E,B,G#,E,C#. But I just repeat 6,7, & 8 to match 2,3 &4 B,G#,E,. Like they say every one has their favorite Tuning. Tune to what you ...

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Topic: 8 String Lap Steel - Melbert?
Wayne D. Clark Replies: 9 Views: 2131	Forum Section: Wanted To Buy Posted: 8 Jul 2021 3:29 pm Subject: 8 String Lap Steel - Melbert?
Wayne D. Clark Replies: 9 Views: 2131	SORRY BUT MR CAMPBELL SAW THAT A MESSAGE CAME IN BUT IT DISAPEARED BEFOR I GOT TO READ IT. W. WANT TO TRY AGAIN?
Topic: 8 String Lap Steel - Melbert?
Wayne D. Clark Replies: 9 Views: 2131	Forum Section: Wanted To Buy Posted: 7 Jul 2021 1:01 pm Subject: Re: 8 String Lap Steel - Melbert?
Wayne D. Clark Replies: 9 Views: 2131	Have been flirting with the idea of getting a lap steel for practicing C6 on. Let me know what you have via DM. Thanks! It looks like my price range/value is steering toward a Melbert. I'm curre ...
Topic: Old Steel Guitars Solos Book
Wayne D. Clark Replies: 1 Views: 2047	Forum Section: Tablature Posted: 8 Oct 2017 10:17 am Subject: Old Steel Guitars Solos Book
Wayne D. Clark Replies: 1 Views: 2047	I was setting in church Yesterday [S.D.A.] and our organist stopped by and dropped a "Steel Guitar Solos" book in my lap. [By the way I'm 84] I was so surprised I said where did you find thi ...
Topic: My New Melbert. (10/2 Reviewed)
Wayne D. Clark Replies: 20 Views: 8718	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 18 Sep 2017 3:05 pm Subject: My New Melbert. (10/2 Reviewed)
Wayne D. Clark Replies: 20 Views: 8718	Beautiful, but then I wouldn't expect any thing else from Bob. I have a 6 and an 8 that came out of his shop, and am very satisfied.
Topic: Steel's for sale
Wayne D. Clark Replies: 2 Views: 2280	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 12 Jun 2017 7:29 am Subject: Steel's for sale
Wayne D. Clark Replies: 2 Views: 2280	I was over at the "Steel's for sale section this morning Just looking and I am amazed at how many Pedal Steels are up for sale, Not many Lap's. I like to see what is available. At my age I could ...
Topic: Help Id Hawaiian Song , Tuning Too - Expertise needed
Wayne D. Clark Replies: 12 Views: 3528	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 11 Jun 2017 10:06 am Subject: Help Id Hawaiian Song , Tuning Too - Expertise needed
Wayne D. Clark Replies: 12 Views: 3528	It's Just one Great peace of Steel playing, Takes me back to my stops in the islands while in the Navy. I love that traditional Hawaiian sound.
Topic: E9th tuning on 8 string lap steel
Wayne D. Clark Replies: 2 Views: 2035	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 25 Apr 2017 6:57 pm Subject: E9th tuning on 8 string lap steel
Wayne D. Clark Replies: 2 Views: 2035	Does any one use E9 tuning on their 8 string lap steel? if so what are the string sizes?
Topic: What length bar for an 8-string?
Wayne D. Clark Replies: 22 Views: 7211	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 30 Mar 2017 10:57 am Subject: What length bar for an 8-string?
Wayne D. Clark Replies: 22 Views: 7211	I have a 3.25 Ceramic Bar that I got through Bob Allen of Melbert Steel guitars a number of years ago that I use with my 8 string. If I could find another one like it I would buy it. It is a Gem to us ...
Topic: E9th tuning songs
Wayne D. Clark Replies: 11 Views: 5427	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 13 Jan 2017 7:34 pm Subject: E9th tuning songs
Wayne D. Clark Replies: 11 Views: 5427	Scott, that is the tuning I have on my 6 string, and also on my 8 string. c#, b, g# e. bottom 4 on the 8. Every time I try to get away from this tuning, it draws me back, so I finally quit. As you men ...
Topic: Wildwood Flower
Wayne D. Clark Replies: 6 Views: 3449	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 26 Dec 2016 9:44 am Subject: Wildwood Flower
Wayne D. Clark Replies: 6 Views: 3449	Very nice Roy, I like the melodic sound. Come to think of It I don't know why I even asked the question as soon as I read Bob's answer it struck me, tune your Lap Steel like your Do Bro, D. or G. it w ...
Topic: Wildwood Flower
Wayne D. Clark Replies: 6 Views: 3449	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 25 Dec 2016 8:49 pm Subject: Wildwood Flower
Wayne D. Clark Replies: 6 Views: 3449	Thanks Bob. Did you have a nice Christmas, Was "Santa" good to you this year. On a more serious matter, was your wife home for Christmas?
Topic: Wildwood Flower
Wayne D. Clark Replies: 6 Views: 3449	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 25 Dec 2016 6:18 pm Subject: Wildwood Flower
Wayne D. Clark Replies: 6 Views: 3449	Playing on a Lap Steel, What tuning would you use and what key. E7th? E6th? C6th? or non of the mentioned. No Problem on Do Bro. Would you tune your Lap to D?
Topic: Just started playing laptop (one year)
Wayne D. Clark Replies: 17 Views: 5429	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 20 Dec 2016 4:11 pm Subject: Just started playing laptop (one year)
Wayne D. Clark Replies: 17 Views: 5429	Just to add another option Richard, I tune my 6th string top to bottom. E, B, G#, E, C#, B, the same on my 8 string with the 7th and 8th String G#, E. That also is off the E7th tuning of the 50's and ...
Topic: New Melbert 6 String Manhattan Lap Steel Arrived .
Wayne D. Clark Replies: 13 Views: 8207	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 30 Nov 2016 7:52 pm Subject: New Melbert 6 String Manhattan Lap Steel Arrived .
Wayne D. Clark Replies: 13 Views: 8207	Yes David. Both instruments are tuned the same. I had Bob Allen built the 6 string so I could leave it the church to play with the gospel group. and have the 8 string set up a home. [E,G#,B,C#,E,G#,B, ...
Topic: New Melbert 6 String Manhattan Lap Steel Arrived .
Wayne D. Clark Replies: 13 Views: 8207	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 29 Nov 2016 10:25 am Subject: New Melbert 6 String Manhattan Lap Steel Arrived .
Wayne D. Clark Replies: 13 Views: 8207	yes it does David. I just leave it up so all I have to do is pull up a chair. Your right Morgan, In talking with Bob Allen about a design, He brought this out and it was a quick Yes. the design did ...
Topic: Andy Iona C#m7 + 6 tuning?
Wayne D. Clark Replies: 8 Views: 4335	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 28 Nov 2016 4:30 pm Subject: Andy Iona C#m7 + 6 tuning?
Wayne D. Clark Replies: 8 Views: 4335	Yes, I have my 8 string Bottom to top E, G# B [C#] E, G# B, E. and my 6 string B,[C#] E, G#, B, E. notice I change the [A#] to a B. and drop that D to a [c#]So I did a little modification but I still ...
Topic: E7 tuning
Wayne D. Clark Replies: 11 Views: 8628	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 23 Nov 2016 8:21 pm Subject: E7 tuning
Wayne D. Clark Replies: 11 Views: 8628	David, I tune that [D] down a half step to a [C#]. That adds a nice minor sound. I think they refer to that as a [C# minor 7th] but your first 4 strings give you that [E7th].
Topic: How did you come to play steel?
Wayne D. Clark Replies: 60 Views: 21442	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 23 Nov 2016 8:11 pm Subject: How did you come to play steel?
Wayne D. Clark Replies: 60 Views: 21442	Mom liked Hawaiian music,I took lessons on a 1933 Sears guitar. I still have it] after a year Mom bought me a second hand National New Yorker for $100 and that was the start. I was 12, that was 71 yea ...
Topic: New Melbert 6 String Manhattan Lap Steel Arrived .
Wayne D. Clark Replies: 13 Views: 8207	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 23 Nov 2016 3:12 pm Subject: New Melbert 6 String Manhattan Lap Steel Arrived .
Wayne D. Clark Replies: 13 Views: 8207	Morgan, my 8 string looks something like that design, He made it from peace of wormy maple. Is your 7 string a console model? David, Bob Allen can be reached at Melbert Guitars 461 Rock Crusher Rd ...
Topic: New Melbert 6 String Manhattan Lap Steel Arrived .
Wayne D. Clark Replies: 13 Views: 8207	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 22 Nov 2016 1:52 pm Subject: New Melbert 6 String Manhattan Lap Steel Arrived .
Wayne D. Clark Replies: 13 Views: 8207	well It arrived just on time for Thanks Giving, and just in time for the instrumental group at church this week. Another Beautiful MELBERT 6 String Manhattan Lap Steel. Bob Allen did another one of hi ...
Topic: Clip On Tuners for lap steels
Wayne D. Clark Replies: 11 Views: 4587	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 19 Nov 2016 12:28 pm Subject: Clip On Tuners for lap steels
Wayne D. Clark Replies: 11 Views: 4587	Ditto James Kerr
Topic: Most Favorable Keys for Tunings?
Wayne D. Clark Replies: 22 Views: 6297	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 27 Oct 2016 3:52 pm Subject: Most Favorable Keys for Tunings?
Wayne D. Clark Replies: 22 Views: 6297	Erv, I should have mentioned I have a Melbert 8 string here at home, however Bob Allen is making me a 6 string to keep at church for playing with the gospel gang, so I don't have to keep packing & ...
Topic: Most Favorable Keys for Tunings?
Wayne D. Clark Replies: 22 Views: 6297	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 26 Oct 2016 5:27 pm Subject: Most Favorable Keys for Tunings?
Wayne D. Clark Replies: 22 Views: 6297	Erv, I also play the [C# Minor 7th] in fact I'm so hooked on that tuning I play it most of the time. It has such a beautiful sound. [My opinion]
Topic: Hawaiian Guitar ?
Wayne D. Clark Replies: 10 Views: 2992	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 14 Oct 2016 7:35 am Subject: Hawaiian Guitar ?
Wayne D. Clark Replies: 10 Views: 2992	Some times you have to work with what you got. A bottle, a board & a string. And a few odd's and ends from the kitchen drawer.
Topic: Can't get away from a 6th
Wayne D. Clark Replies: 11 Views: 4941	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 9 Sep 2016 4:07 pm Subject: Can't get away from a 6th
Wayne D. Clark Replies: 11 Views: 4941	Dave, I have the first 5 strings on my "8" tuned E,B,G#,E,C#. But I just repeat 6,7, & 8 to match 2,3 &4 B,G#,E,. Like they say every one has their favorite Tuning. Tune to what you ...