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Topic: Lap steel drawings and measurements |
Charlie Hansen
From:
Halifax, NS Canada and Various Southern Towns.
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Posted 1 Mar 2022 12:48 pm |
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Is there a website where I can get plans for a lapsteel.
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I don't know much but what I know I know very well.
Carter S-10 3X5, Peavey Nashville 112, plus Regal dobro and too many other instruments to mention.
Bluegrass Island CFCY FM 95.1 Charlottetown, PE, Canada, on the web at cfcy.fm.
A Touch Of Texas CIOE FM 97.5 Sackville, NS, Canada,
on the web at cioe975.ca. |
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John Sims
From:
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
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Posted 2 Mar 2022 10:00 am
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Charlie,
Yes there is. Check out this one: http://www.buildyourguitar.com/lapsteel/
And my build using these plans here: https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=378486
I also have some other lap steel plans I can email you.
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Regards,
John
Steelin' is a way of life!
1997 Carter U-12 Double Body-Natural Birdseye Maple-8p/5k, Peavey Nashville 1000 Amp, Goodrich L10K Vol. Pedal, Boss DD-3 Delay, Boss CE-5 Chorus, Behringer UMC-204HD Audio Interface, AKAI MPK Mini MK3 Professional Midi Keyboard/Controller, Gretsch Bobtail Resonator, Fender Banjo, Rondo SX Lap Steel (C6), DIY Lap Steel (Open D), a few Mojo Hand Cigar Box Guitars (MojoHandGuitars.com). |
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Charlie Hansen
From:
Halifax, NS Canada and Various Southern Towns.
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Posted 2 Mar 2022 11:05 am
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Thanks for the links. Wish me luck.
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I don't know much but what I know I know very well.
Carter S-10 3X5, Peavey Nashville 112, plus Regal dobro and too many other instruments to mention.
Bluegrass Island CFCY FM 95.1 Charlottetown, PE, Canada, on the web at cfcy.fm.
A Touch Of Texas CIOE FM 97.5 Sackville, NS, Canada,
on the web at cioe975.ca. |
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John Sims
From:
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
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Posted 2 Mar 2022 11:21 am
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My pleasure. PM me with your email if you want more designs and drawings.
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Regards,
John
Steelin' is a way of life!
1997 Carter U-12 Double Body-Natural Birdseye Maple-8p/5k, Peavey Nashville 1000 Amp, Goodrich L10K Vol. Pedal, Boss DD-3 Delay, Boss CE-5 Chorus, Behringer UMC-204HD Audio Interface, AKAI MPK Mini MK3 Professional Midi Keyboard/Controller, Gretsch Bobtail Resonator, Fender Banjo, Rondo SX Lap Steel (C6), DIY Lap Steel (Open D), a few Mojo Hand Cigar Box Guitars (MojoHandGuitars.com). |
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Per Berner
From:
Skövde, Sweden
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Posted 2 Mar 2022 11:35 am
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Just beware that the first of those two lap steels uses a curved and compensated LP Junior style bridge, which is totally wrong!!! |
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John Sims
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Ft. Lauderdale, FL
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Posted 2 Mar 2022 11:44 am
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Per is right, but you can use any style flat bridge as long as the scale length is correct, and you can modify the drawing for just about any scale length. I used this Fender bridge which is adjustable:
https://www.stewmac.com/parts-and-hardware/all-hardware-and-parts-by-instrument/electric-guitar-parts/electric-guitar-bridges-and-tailpieces/non-trem-electric-guitar-bridges/traditional-6-saddle-bridge-for-telecaster/
Here's a bunch of bridges to look at when contemplating your final design:
https://www.stewmac.com/parts-and-hardware/all-hardware-and-parts-by-instrument/electric-guitar-parts/electric-guitar-bridges-and-tailpieces/
Of course you can also easily make your own bridge...
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Regards,
John
Steelin' is a way of life!
1997 Carter U-12 Double Body-Natural Birdseye Maple-8p/5k, Peavey Nashville 1000 Amp, Goodrich L10K Vol. Pedal, Boss DD-3 Delay, Boss CE-5 Chorus, Behringer UMC-204HD Audio Interface, AKAI MPK Mini MK3 Professional Midi Keyboard/Controller, Gretsch Bobtail Resonator, Fender Banjo, Rondo SX Lap Steel (C6), DIY Lap Steel (Open D), a few Mojo Hand Cigar Box Guitars (MojoHandGuitars.com). |
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Brad Richard
From:
Chisago City, Minnesota
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Posted 2 Mar 2022 2:33 pm
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Charlie - This is a bridge I used on a Recording King (it came w/o a bridge). It's string through and is working very well. Nicely finished. I paid $10 online, but cannot remember where. It's an import.
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John Sims
From:
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
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Posted 2 Mar 2022 4:02 pm
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That's a nice bridge Brad! Through body is absolutely the best for sustain.
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Regards,
John
Steelin' is a way of life!
1997 Carter U-12 Double Body-Natural Birdseye Maple-8p/5k, Peavey Nashville 1000 Amp, Goodrich L10K Vol. Pedal, Boss DD-3 Delay, Boss CE-5 Chorus, Behringer UMC-204HD Audio Interface, AKAI MPK Mini MK3 Professional Midi Keyboard/Controller, Gretsch Bobtail Resonator, Fender Banjo, Rondo SX Lap Steel (C6), DIY Lap Steel (Open D), a few Mojo Hand Cigar Box Guitars (MojoHandGuitars.com). |
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