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Topic: Good 8-string? Not too fancy but a keeper? |
Allan Haley
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British Columbia, Canada
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Posted 10 Mar 2018 12:58 pm |
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Hi. Any recommendations for a good 8-string lap steel? Doesn’t have to be fancy or beautiful, but I’d like to get one that I can keep with no need to upgrade. I’d appreciate any suggestions you may have. Thanks. Al
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Bill Groner
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Posted 10 Mar 2018 1:07 pm Re: Good 8-string? Not too fancy but a keeper?
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| Hi. Any recommendations for a good 8-string lap steel? Doesn’t have to a fancy or beautiful, bit I’d like to get one that I can keep. No need to upgrade. Thanks. Al |
One word comes to mind...........MELBERT
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George Macdonald
From:
Vancouver Island BC Canada
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Posted 10 Mar 2018 3:12 pm Good 8 string
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| Another vote for Melbert lap steels. I have two 8 string Melberts, one curly maple and one cherry wood. They look and sound good and they are affordable. |
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Jim Peter
From:
Mendon,Mich USA
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Posted 10 Mar 2018 5:13 pm
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I just purchased an 8 string lap steel from Ryan Rukavina that was very reasonably priced and should last a lifetime. I called him up and told him what I wanted (scale length, bridge and nut material, pickup etc.) and he built it for me.
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David Mason
From:
Cambridge, MD, USA
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Posted 10 Mar 2018 10:11 pm
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I have a few rooty-toot-toot pieces - Fouke Aluminum, MSA, a D-10 Pedalmaster NON-Pedal (yah I groove on the concept too  ) but them Melberts, man... a whole lot of people have one, they're warm, functional, unpretentious tools. Afflordable, and I've never heard a complaint. You could just drop him a line and see what he's got working. Sometimes you can fall into stuff on line here or Ebay or Reverb, but you need a modicum of background knowledge to avoid weirdness. |
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Nic Neufeld
From:
Kansas City, Missouri
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Posted 11 Mar 2018 9:29 am
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I know it is a cheap import but I'm giving consideration to finally picking up the rondomusic / SX 8 string. Price is very reasonable and it looks well designed (relatively) as compared to some other designs (ie when you see adjustable bridges on a lapsteel).
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Mark Helm
From:
Tennessee, USA
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Posted 11 Mar 2018 3:06 pm Try to find a Fender....
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They be a bit more expensive, but Fenders are made exceptionally well. It's like having a Tele or a Strat (only a TON less costly than one of those from the same time period and the same workshop(s).
Just my two cents...
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Stephen Abruzzo
From:
Philly, PA
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Posted 12 Mar 2018 9:19 am
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I don't have either of his 6 or 8 string models but I've heard nothing but GOOD things about Melbert Steels.....so he must be doing something right.
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James Hartman
From:
Pennsylvania, USA
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Posted 13 Mar 2018 12:47 pm
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| A Sierra 8, is my current "gigging" instrument. I really like it. Takes a bit of looking to find one, but they can be had. |
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G Strout
From:
Carabelle, Florida
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Posted 14 Mar 2018 7:39 am
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| Another vote for a Melbert. Or a used Remington. (If you can find one.) |
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Ed Pettersen
From:
Tennessee, USA
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Posted 14 Mar 2018 8:08 am
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Ryan Rukavina does great work but maybe look into a Nashville luthier named Clay Alden. Corner Music sometimes has his stuff but he can be reached direct too. He uses reclaimed wood a lot and winds his own pickups. Just got this baby from him and really dig it. $350.
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Joe Breeden
From:
Virginia, USA
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Posted 16 Mar 2018 5:34 am
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| Melbert 8 string for sale on SGF for sale section |
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Allan Haley
From:
British Columbia, Canada
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Posted 26 Mar 2018 12:36 pm
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| Thank you everyone for the suggestions. I'm thinking about a Melbert or possibly a used lap from a trusted Forum member. |
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Jim Smerk
From:
Ohio, USA
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Posted 28 Apr 2018 9:26 pm
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| Nic Neufeld wrote: |
| I know it is a cheap import but I'm giving consideration to finally picking up the rondomusic / SX 8 string. Price is very reasonable and it looks well designed (relatively) as compared to some other designs (ie when you see adjustable bridges on a lapsteel). |
I owned the 6-string ash for about a year and it was a solid player, I have also been looking at the 8 since the 10 did not pan out...... |
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Jim Smerk
From:
Ohio, USA
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Posted 28 Apr 2018 9:28 pm
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Nashville luthier named Clay Alden. He uses reclaimed wood a lot and winds his own pickups. Just got this baby from him and really dig it. $350.
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Johnie King
From:
Tennessee, USA
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Posted 29 Apr 2018 10:23 am
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Ed I would be ashamed too pay that little for that beautiful lap every body likes too eat a good meal once in a while that’s a crying shame that Clay a true wood working artist wood even consider such a price. May be something I don’t no.I’ve been guilty of selling for so little at times that I lost money but I’ve learne my lesson. Johnie King just pulling your leg Ed congrats
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Johnie King
From:
Tennessee, USA
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Posted 29 Apr 2018 10:36 am
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Johnie King
From:
Tennessee, USA
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Posted 29 Apr 2018 10:40 am
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 8 string $599 leave off a little Starbucks coffee an u can afford it.
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Johnie King
From:
Tennessee, USA
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Posted 29 Apr 2018 10:43 am
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 I can build about any style lap u desire but I need to eat at least one a day so that will reflect the price please support your local luthier. |
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