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Topic: Dillion VS Speakeasy Lap Steel |
Anthony Juniper
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Arizona, USA
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Posted 22 Oct 2014 4:43 pm |
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I'm considering buying a new lap steel. I'm looking at Dillion Model DLS-006E or a Ram Guitars Speakeasy. Does anyone have any experience with these? Pros and cons? Recommendations?
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Rick Barnhart
From:
Arizona, USA
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Posted 22 Oct 2014 5:23 pm
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I think Dwight Lewis still has a VERY nice 8 string Speakeasy for sale, and it's a great price to boot. You oughta check into it.
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George Piburn
From:
The Land of Enchantment New Mexico
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Posted 23 Oct 2014 5:21 am Made in the United States of America
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If you care about supporting the the idea of American Made Products the Ram is your Choice.
Price wise - Dwight is is selling an awesome one for pennies on the dollar on the Forum which will support the forum as well.
Ron Makes amazing instruments at RAM - all of the American Builders can use the sales.
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Gary Goldsmith
From:
Florida, USA
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Posted 23 Oct 2014 12:03 pm American made lap steels
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| My opinion...I own 2 of Ron's lap steels with a total of 3 necks. Incredible fit and finish and most importantly they play and sound amazing. Anything from gnarly rock and blues to swing and Hawaiian they do the job. Here's a look at my latest Ram from Ron. Lot of bang for the buck and Ron is great to work with. |
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Gary Goldsmith
From:
Florida, USA
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Posted 23 Oct 2014 12:09 pm Ram Guitars
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| Trying to upload a pic. Maybe Ron can help out. |
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Chase Brady
From:
Ohio, USA
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Posted 23 Oct 2014 1:10 pm
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I've never seen one of the Dillions up close, but something that caught my eye in their advertisement is "adjustable truss rod". I don't think that's a thing you need or want in a lap steel. Sounds like they've just adapted a standard guitar neck for use in the lap steel. I'm not an expert, but I'm thinking there are reasons lap steels have big square solid necks.
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Matthew Carlin
From:
Lake County, IL.
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Posted 23 Oct 2014 6:09 pm
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Ronnie makes some good guitars. He is really priced well under what he should be charging. He's super easy to work with , call or email him he's more that happy to answer any questions ...
I'm on number 3 and am thinking about a forth...I don't have a goldtop yet 
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