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I'm in love with that frame and head stock! Strong, light, and beautiful... My kind of girl Smile

That looks great Bill. I could see where you might would keep that in the shop to play. Looks a perfect size for it!

Those look awesome! Great job!

I decided this weekend that the new baby needed a case. So after a trip to Hobby Lobby and Lowe's, I was able to put this together.

https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1712/17545_548743733693 ...

Thanks very much Bill.

If I ever do get a chance to play more of a standard one, I'll be sure to throw a comparison in here on how it feels in the lap in contrast to it.

It very well may not be as comfortable as others (but a can't say for sure as it's my first ever). In my own opinion, it's certainly not uncomfortable. Here's a pic from above and in front as best a ...

... and women especially like 'em.

Laughing

It's funny you mention this. I sent the pic of the template laying crooked on my "pizza spatula" to my wife, and her instant response was, &quo ...

Yeah, from what I've read, the boo wah can be done with either type, just is supposedly "easier" to do with an audio/log pot since the taper rises faster then levels off vs a straight line f ...

Thanks for the recommendation Bill. Are these the GHS that you're referring to? I've seen a few different ones, so want to be sure before I order.

https://reverb.com/item/6618-ghs-electric-lap-st ...

Excellent info guys. Thank you.

I'm sure it's obvious I'm a noob at this, and if it weren't for that pesky thing called work, I'd be watching videos and trying to learn how to play and use these t ...

The more I think about it, even with a linear taper pot, you should get less than an instant full on in 10% rotation. By the way it sounds, when the actual wiper makes contact you're getting full jui ...

Is there any reason to not use a Dobro bar (Stevens 345) on an electric 6 string lap steel? Or would I be better off to invest in a bullet bar?

I could definitely see a difference in shape and how ...

Forgive my ignorance on this subject, but does a tone bar and a round bullet bar give different sounds? Or is the difference mainly for larger string patterns?

I bought a Stevens 345 tone bar for ...

Yeah, I was about to suggest the same for a boo wah effect. Based off of what I've read solely, not experience.

The rule of thumb I've seen here and other places regarding tone pots (and the rule I used which worked quite well) is that your tone pot should match the same value as your volume pot with the except ...

Thanks Bill! I've seen pics of your work on here, VERY IMPRESSIVE!

Okay, thanks I'll give that a shot!

I'm currently using some Ernie Ball Regular Slinky strings on it. I had bought a 3 set pack for my electric guitar a little while back so I had a set to spare t ...

Oh, and for the style of music as inspiration. I listen to a WIDE variety in music. I grew up listening to my grandfather play bluegrass, my parents listened to country, and there isn't a sound quit ...

So, the wood... is just a plain old piece of yellow pine that I bought at Lowe's, and the only finish is some Minwax Clear Gloss spray polyurethane. The Douglas Fir guess makes me feel awesome though ...

Thanks Andy!

For the frets and the body top I made out of a single sheet of 12" x 17" body blank acrylic. I got it from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ZOV491Q/ref=oh_aui_de ...

Hey Tim, thanks for the reply and welcome wagon!

Well, it didn't start looking like that in the original design. But once I got all the hardware laid out, I took a pic. Upon later inspection, I t ...

I just started trying to play mine this evening. I'm thinking it might be a bit (few weeks) before even attempting to record this noise.

Hello all, I just built my first lap steel guitar, and I joined these forums because it seems like a really good community to be a part of!

I looked for an "Introductions" section, but di ...

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Topic: Gronertone #5 - Done
Brandon Minnix Replies: 41 Views: 13941	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 11 Jan 2018 4:28 pm Subject: Gronertone #5 - Done
Brandon Minnix Replies: 41 Views: 13941	I'm in love with that frame and head stock! Strong, light, and beautiful... My kind of girl
Topic: Daily Dose
Brandon Minnix Replies: 3 Views: 974	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 9 Jan 2018 7:22 pm Subject: Daily Dose
Brandon Minnix Replies: 3 Views: 974	That looks great Bill. I could see where you might would keep that in the shop to play. Looks a perfect size for it!
Topic: Building my first two lap steels
Brandon Minnix Replies: 32 Views: 6285	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 8 Jan 2018 8:56 am Subject: Building my first two lap steels
Brandon Minnix Replies: 32 Views: 6285	Those look awesome! Great job!
Topic: New Build - Also, Hello!
Brandon Minnix Replies: 27 Views: 5708	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 7 Jan 2018 9:02 pm Subject: New Build - Also, Hello!
Brandon Minnix Replies: 27 Views: 5708	I decided this weekend that the new baby needed a case. So after a trip to Hobby Lobby and Lowe's, I was able to put this together. https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1712/17545_548743733693 ...
Topic: New Build - Also, Hello!
Brandon Minnix Replies: 27 Views: 5708	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 2 Jan 2018 8:23 pm Subject: New Build - Also, Hello!
Brandon Minnix Replies: 27 Views: 5708	Thanks very much Bill. If I ever do get a chance to play more of a standard one, I'll be sure to throw a comparison in here on how it feels in the lap in contrast to it.
Topic: New Build - Also, Hello!
Brandon Minnix Replies: 27 Views: 5708	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 2 Jan 2018 8:05 pm Subject: New Build - Also, Hello!
Brandon Minnix Replies: 27 Views: 5708	It very well may not be as comfortable as others (but a can't say for sure as it's my first ever). In my own opinion, it's certainly not uncomfortable. Here's a pic from above and in front as best a ...
Topic: New Build - Also, Hello!
Brandon Minnix Replies: 27 Views: 5708	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 2 Jan 2018 7:37 pm Subject: New Build - Also, Hello!
Brandon Minnix Replies: 27 Views: 5708	... and women especially like 'em. It's funny you mention this. I sent the pic of the template laying crooked on my "pizza spatula" to my wife, and her instant response was, &quo ...
Topic: tone pot selection
Brandon Minnix Replies: 12 Views: 2987	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 2 Jan 2018 3:16 pm Subject: tone pot selection
Brandon Minnix Replies: 12 Views: 2987	Yeah, from what I've read, the boo wah can be done with either type, just is supposedly "easier" to do with an audio/log pot since the taper rises faster then levels off vs a straight line f ...
Topic: New Build - Also, Hello!
Brandon Minnix Replies: 27 Views: 5708	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 2 Jan 2018 3:07 pm Subject: New Build - Also, Hello!
Brandon Minnix Replies: 27 Views: 5708	Thanks for the recommendation Bill. Are these the GHS that you're referring to? I've seen a few different ones, so want to be sure before I order. https://reverb.com/item/6618-ghs-electric-lap-st ...
Topic: Dobro Tone Bar Recommendations
Brandon Minnix Replies: 24 Views: 11770	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 2 Jan 2018 1:37 pm Subject: Dobro Tone Bar Recommendations
Brandon Minnix Replies: 24 Views: 11770	Excellent info guys. Thank you. I'm sure it's obvious I'm a noob at this, and if it weren't for that pesky thing called work, I'd be watching videos and trying to learn how to play and use these t ...
Topic: tone pot selection
Brandon Minnix Replies: 12 Views: 2987	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 2 Jan 2018 1:33 pm Subject: tone pot selection
Brandon Minnix Replies: 12 Views: 2987	The more I think about it, even with a linear taper pot, you should get less than an instant full on in 10% rotation. By the way it sounds, when the actual wiper makes contact you're getting full jui ...
Topic: Dobro Tone Bar Recommendations
Brandon Minnix Replies: 24 Views: 11770	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 2 Jan 2018 1:22 pm Subject: Dobro Tone Bar Recommendations
Brandon Minnix Replies: 24 Views: 11770	Is there any reason to not use a Dobro bar (Stevens 345) on an electric 6 string lap steel? Or would I be better off to invest in a bullet bar? I could definitely see a difference in shape and how ...
Topic: Dobro Tone Bar Recommendations
Brandon Minnix Replies: 24 Views: 11770	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 2 Jan 2018 1:00 pm Subject: Dobro Tone Bar Recommendations
Brandon Minnix Replies: 24 Views: 11770	Forgive my ignorance on this subject, but does a tone bar and a round bullet bar give different sounds? Or is the difference mainly for larger string patterns? I bought a Stevens 345 tone bar for ...
Topic: tone pot selection
Brandon Minnix Replies: 12 Views: 2987	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 2 Jan 2018 9:32 am Subject: tone pot selection
Brandon Minnix Replies: 12 Views: 2987	Yeah, I was about to suggest the same for a boo wah effect. Based off of what I've read solely, not experience.
Topic: tone pot selection
Brandon Minnix Replies: 12 Views: 2987	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 2 Jan 2018 8:27 am Subject: tone pot selection
Brandon Minnix Replies: 12 Views: 2987	The rule of thumb I've seen here and other places regarding tone pots (and the rule I used which worked quite well) is that your tone pot should match the same value as your volume pot with the except ...
Topic: New Build - Also, Hello!
Brandon Minnix Replies: 27 Views: 5708	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 2 Jan 2018 7:53 am Subject: New Build - Also, Hello!
Brandon Minnix Replies: 27 Views: 5708	Thanks Bill! I've seen pics of your work on here, VERY IMPRESSIVE!
Topic: New Build - Also, Hello!
Brandon Minnix Replies: 27 Views: 5708	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 2 Jan 2018 6:40 am Subject: New Build - Also, Hello!
Brandon Minnix Replies: 27 Views: 5708	Okay, thanks I'll give that a shot! I'm currently using some Ernie Ball Regular Slinky strings on it. I had bought a 3 set pack for my electric guitar a little while back so I had a set to spare t ...
Topic: New Build - Also, Hello!
Brandon Minnix Replies: 27 Views: 5708	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 2 Jan 2018 6:23 am Subject: New Build - Also, Hello!
Brandon Minnix Replies: 27 Views: 5708	Oh, and for the style of music as inspiration. I listen to a WIDE variety in music. I grew up listening to my grandfather play bluegrass, my parents listened to country, and there isn't a sound quit ...
Topic: New Build - Also, Hello!
Brandon Minnix Replies: 27 Views: 5708	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 2 Jan 2018 6:19 am Subject: New Build - Also, Hello!
Brandon Minnix Replies: 27 Views: 5708	So, the wood... is just a plain old piece of yellow pine that I bought at Lowe's, and the only finish is some Minwax Clear Gloss spray polyurethane. The Douglas Fir guess makes me feel awesome though ...
Topic: New Build - Also, Hello!
Brandon Minnix Replies: 27 Views: 5708	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 2 Jan 2018 6:16 am Subject: New Build - Also, Hello!
Brandon Minnix Replies: 27 Views: 5708	Thanks Andy! For the frets and the body top I made out of a single sheet of 12" x 17" body blank acrylic. I got it from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ZOV491Q/ref=oh_aui_de ...
Topic: New Build - Also, Hello!
Brandon Minnix Replies: 27 Views: 5708	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 2 Jan 2018 5:51 am Subject: New Build - Also, Hello!
Brandon Minnix Replies: 27 Views: 5708	Hey Tim, thanks for the reply and welcome wagon! Well, it didn't start looking like that in the original design. But once I got all the hardware laid out, I took a pic. Upon later inspection, I t ...
Topic: A Humbling Experiencing
Brandon Minnix Replies: 5 Views: 1707	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 1 Jan 2018 11:19 pm Subject: A Humbling Experiencing
Brandon Minnix Replies: 5 Views: 1707	I just started trying to play mine this evening. I'm thinking it might be a bit (few weeks) before even attempting to record this noise.
Topic: New Build - Also, Hello!
Brandon Minnix Replies: 27 Views: 5708	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 1 Jan 2018 8:25 pm Subject: New Build - Also, Hello!
Brandon Minnix Replies: 27 Views: 5708	Hello all, I just built my first lap steel guitar, and I joined these forums because it seems like a really good community to be a part of! I looked for an "Introductions" section, but di ...