Lap steel pickups

George Macdonald · Post by **George Macdonald** » 14 Apr 2014 9:15 am

I'll be getting a new Melbert 8 string lap steel in a few weeks and have a choice of George L 10-1 or BL 705. I would appreciate any thoughts on the two choices. Thanks,George.

Tom Wolverton · Post by **Tom Wolverton** » 14 Apr 2014 9:54 am

It would help if you told us what kind of music you plan to play. And maybe what kind of amp you will be using.

George Macdonald · Post by **George Macdonald** » 14 Apr 2014 10:43 am

Tom,
I'll be playing country,Gospel, and a little Hawaiian through a cube 80XL or a Micro cube. Thanks, George

Tom Wolverton · Post by **Tom Wolverton** » 14 Apr 2014 11:06 am

My opinion and taste here: a Jerry Wallace 8-string TrueTone. Or Jason Lollar StringMaster PUs. I let others chime in on which George-L to use. You might read the PU discussions for Herb Remington's non-pedal steels. See his web page. I recall Rick Alexander and Cindy Cashdollar finding one they liked.

Jim Palenscar · Post by **Jim Palenscar** » 16 Apr 2014 7:38 pm

I'm in agreement w what Tom said and it was great to meet you George - thanks for stopping by!

George Macdonald · Post by **George Macdonald** » 17 Apr 2014 6:29 am

Thanks Jim,
Really enjoyed our visit. You certainly have everything a steel player could want, including over 30 quality pedal steels in stock. I would encourage anyone planning a visit to Southern California to be sure and visit Jim and see his great steel store.