Anapeg Guitars

[Brint Hannay]

RE whether the string "bends" (on the Lamar):

I'm probably stating the obvious, but there's been a slight verbal confusion in previous posts.

The string does "bend", i.e., "is bent" slightly when at rest, so that the attachment point is lower than the contact, or takeoff, point of the string.

The string doesn't bend further when the pedal is activated (or at least does so only very slightly).

[Jay Jessup]

Correct, I now have that Lamar that Sonny posted a picture of in my basement (thanks again Sonny). The changer slides straight back for a raise and forward for a lower. The guitar has a 25" scale by the way.
The string bends only enough over the tip end of the changer so it won't rattle in the groove but does not bend any further in the process of raising or lowering. Frankly I can't even figure out how it works, there's obviously no axle in the changer but from underneath or at the pedal tuning end it looks like any other all pull guitar?

[A. J. Schobert]

I dont think anapeg ever made a d10 why?

And what is the story behind the name anapeg?

[Bill Fisher]

A.J.

Question #1 Too expensive, and too heavy, I imagine.

Question #2 A-nother
N-oel
A-nstead
P-recision
E-ngineered
G-uitar

Read the first letter of each line, DOWN.

Bill

[Bill Fisher]

When I posted, it jumbled up. Anyway, the first letter of each line spells ANAPEG when read down.

Sorry it screwed up when I posted. I didn't type it that way.

Bill

[A. J. Schobert]

Thanks! I would have never known that.

I think anapeg is the only builder that doesnt offer a double neck, Like everything else if you got $$$ I am sure the guy would talk to you!!

[richard burton]

I dug these changer mechanism explanatory pictures (courtesy of Julian Winston's web site) up from my old hard drive

[Steve Epstein]

Here's a few pics to contribute to this thread. I have been waiting for 4 years for my Anapeg and nothing helps confirm the notion that "your guitar is in production" as it is to see actual photos. Noel sent these to me at the end of September. I hope to see the finished guitar some time in January. He claims it to be his very last one. Let's hope not.

[Jim Palenscar]

I spoke to him yesterday as he was applying the finish

[Steve Epstein]

Hey Jim,
There's nothing like a little "delayed-gratification." I am still grateful to you for letting me play yours.

[Donny Hinson]

Through all of my lurking on this forum, I keep reading the name 'Anapeg', and the awe it seems to inspire in steel players.

I'm sure Noel makes a very fine steel, but I haven't noticed that "awe" aspect you speak of. (Except when the price is mentioned! )

[Steve Epstein]

I can only speak from experience. There are a great many excellent steel guitars being built these days, but you immediately notice the difference in feel and tone when playing an Anapeg. Ford makes a good car, but Ferrari makes a finer one. Can you justify the price of the Ferrari? Depends on what you deem necessary for an enjoyable drive. I have had the pleasure of playing an Anapeg and I can only say it was worth it to me.

[tom anderson]

I've said this before, but my Anapeg is the finest steel I have owned.