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Jeremy King


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Rochelle, GA, USA
Post  Posted 3 Sep 2020 6:19 am    
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I recently came up with this idea called the Lap Pal. It is very simple but effective.

The Lap Pal allows acoustic guitars to sit level in your lap for dobro style slide playing. It also can be used as a neck caul on a flat surface or in your lap for changing strings.

https://reverb.com/item/35310932-rextone-lap-pal

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Marty Broussard


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Broussard, Louisiana, USA
Post  Posted 9 Sep 2020 12:17 pm    
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Great! Now I don’t have to build one and conduct the trial and error excersises.
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David Becker

 

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Post  Posted 9 Sep 2020 4:27 pm    
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What a great idea! Does it work for square necks, too?
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Jeremy King


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Rochelle, GA, USA
Post  Posted 9 Sep 2020 4:31 pm    
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David Becker wrote:
What a great idea! Does it work for square necks, too?


I have not made one for a square neck yet but I'd be happy to try!
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David Becker

 

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California, USA
Post  Posted 10 Sep 2020 7:26 am    
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PM sent.
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Jim Fogarty


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Phila, Pa, USA
Post  Posted 10 Sep 2020 5:53 pm    
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Cool!

Make a squareneck one, and I bet it'll sell real well. Those of us with......ummm......growing bellies and shrinking laps could really use it!

Happy to be a beta tester for you! Laughing Laughing Laughing
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Jeremy King


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Rochelle, GA, USA
Post  Posted 15 Sep 2020 11:08 am    
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Just finished a square neck prototype if anyone is interested!
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Steven Pearce


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Port Orchard Washington, USA
Post  Posted 16 Sep 2020 6:45 am    
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Hey Jeremy, count me in for 1 squareneck model.
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David Becker

 

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Post  Posted 21 Sep 2020 9:28 am    
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I was the recipient of the square neck LapPal prototype, and I love it. Almost immediately I was completely unaware that is was even there, and having both legs even is far more comfortable than having one let raised with a foot on a guitar foot stand. Great, simple design!
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Jeremy King


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Rochelle, GA, USA
Post  Posted 21 Sep 2020 9:37 am    
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Thanks, David! Hope to have a square neck version available on Reverb soon!
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Marty Broussard


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Broussard, Louisiana, USA
Post  Posted 27 Sep 2020 12:38 pm    
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Please post when the square necks are available.

Thanks!
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Jeremy King


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Rochelle, GA, USA
Post  Posted 28 Sep 2020 5:18 am    
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I should be finished with the first batch of square neck models this week. I'll let y'all know when they are up online. Thanks for the interest!
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Jeremy King


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Rochelle, GA, USA
Post  Posted 4 Oct 2020 3:31 pm    
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Hey! I have some square neck models available on my Reverb page. Thanks for the interest!

https://reverb.com/item/36081536-rextone-lap-pal-square-neck
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Jimmie Hudson

 

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North Carolina, USA
Post  Posted 4 Oct 2020 4:39 pm     Great job
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Jeremy King wrote:
Hey! I have some square neck models available on my Reverb page. Thanks for the interest!

https://reverb.com/item/36081536-rextone-lap-pal-square-neck
Looks really good.
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Jeremy King


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Rochelle, GA, USA
Post  Posted 4 Oct 2020 4:41 pm     Re: Great job
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Jimmie Hudson wrote:
Jeremy King wrote:
Hey! I have some square neck models available on my Reverb page. Thanks for the interest!

https://reverb.com/item/36081536-rextone-lap-pal-square-neck
Looks really good.


Thanks Jimmie!
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Jim Fogarty


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Phila, Pa, USA
Post  Posted 5 Oct 2020 5:01 am    
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Jeremy King wrote:
Hey! I have some square neck models available on my Reverb page. Thanks for the interest!

https://reverb.com/item/36081536-rextone-lap-pal-square-neck


Bought and paid for!! Can't wait to try it.
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Jeremy King


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Rochelle, GA, USA
Post  Posted 5 Oct 2020 5:24 am    
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Bought and paid for!! Can't wait to try it.[/quote]

Thanks Jim! I'll get it sent out shortly!
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Johnie King


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Tennessee, USA
Post  Posted 10 Oct 2020 5:57 pm    
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That’s a cool idea for sure.
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Steven Pearce


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Port Orchard Washington, USA
Post  Posted 11 Oct 2020 1:40 pm     Product and service is excellent!
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I ordered the squareneck model, and when Jeremy learned that someone else had packed and shipped it, he called me right away to let me know. He said if there was any damage, he’d send a new one out. It got here in a couple of days, no damage, works great.
Thanks Jeremy.
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Jeremy King


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Rochelle, GA, USA
Post  Posted 11 Oct 2020 4:28 pm     Re: Product and service is excellent!
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Steven Pearce wrote:
I ordered the squareneck model, and when Jeremy learned that someone else had packed and shipped it, he called me right away to let me know. He said if there was any damage, he’d send a new one out. It got here in a couple of days, no damage, works great.
Thanks Jeremy.
Steve Pearce


Thanks Steve!
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Jeremy King


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Rochelle, GA, USA
Post  Posted 11 Oct 2020 4:30 pm    
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Johnie King wrote:
That’s a cool idea for sure.


Thanks Johnie!
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Jim Fogarty


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Phila, Pa, USA
Post  Posted 14 Oct 2020 4:31 pm    
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Jeremy,

Got mine and dig it. Nice and solid. Cool product. Thanks!

Couple suggestions.

Maybe consider making the "holder" on the squareneck model a bit wider, so it can be used for laps steels, as well?

I'm going to throw some black paint on mine, so it isn't so noticeable on gigs. Might be something to consider. I'd definitely pay a little more for something more professionally finished.

You might think about getting a stack of these (they're free!) from USPS. The box you sent mine in was way too big and cost you more than necessary.

https://store.usps.com/store/product/shipping-supplies/priority-mail-box-4-P_O_BOX4

Again, though......thanks for a great idea! Good luck!

- Jim
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Jeremy King


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Rochelle, GA, USA
Post  Posted 14 Oct 2020 4:42 pm    
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Jim Fogarty wrote:
Jeremy,

Got mine and dig it. Nice and solid. Cool product. Thanks!

Couple suggestions.

Maybe consider making the "holder" on the squareneck model a bit wider, so it can be used for laps steels, as well?

I'm going to throw some black paint on mine, so it isn't so noticeable on gigs. Might be something to consider. I'd definitely pay a little more for something more professionally finished.

You might think about getting a stack of these (they're free!) from USPS. The box you sent mine in was way too big and cost you more than necessary.

https://store.usps.com/store/product/shipping-supplies/priority-mail-box-4-P_O_BOX4

Again, though......thanks for a great idea! Good luck!

- Jim


Noted!
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John Neff

 

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Athens, GA
Post  Posted 16 Oct 2020 12:53 pm    
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I love mine!
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Jeremy King


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Rochelle, GA, USA
Post  Posted 16 Oct 2020 12:54 pm    
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John Neff wrote:
I love mine!


Thanks man!
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