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Topic: New acoustic lap steel or Weissenborn |
Michael Hampel
From:
Chelan, Washington, USA
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Posted 29 Aug 2018 3:19 pm |
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Hello,
I’m pretty new here, and new to the steel world. Mostly a regular guitar player with a little banjo and harmonica too. And I make guitars. My friend Jonathan (member) let me try his Weissenborn copy (what a sound) and I knew I had to make one or two, so here’s the results. I usually make at least two instruments at a time, only finished this one so far, the second one is close.
All regional woods, execpt for the Koa bridge, head veneer and end graft inlay, and the ebony bridge pins. Black Walnut top/back & sides, Maple fretboard and rosette, Sitka Spruce bracing. 25†scale length, Kluson tuners, and a K&K pure mini under bridge pickup. I used bone for the nut and saddle.
I didn’t like the design, on the plans I used, of the where the head meets the upper end of the neck, so I came up with this, it’s still a work in progress until I figure out a better way. I wanted a little more beef up there then the plans indicated, maybe overkill..
Like I said, I’m new to this world, so I don’t have anything to compare it to, but I think it sounds good and I am having a great time playing it! Can’t wait to make another, and to learn how to play it!
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Bill Groner
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QUAKERTOWN, PA
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Posted 29 Aug 2018 3:50 pm
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Well Mike if you play anything like you build......WOW! Beautiful work my friend! That is one sweet looking guitar. I think the "Beef" at the neck/head looks just fine. KUDOS
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Currently own, 6 Groner-tone lap steels, one 1953 Alamo Lap steel, Roland Cube, Fender Champion 40
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Larry Carlson
From:
My Computer
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Posted 29 Aug 2018 5:44 pm
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My goodness that is absolutely gorgeous.
WOW doesn't even begin to cover it......
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Andy Volk
From:
Boston, MA
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Posted 30 Aug 2018 1:19 am
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Beautiful! The way you used the grain pattern gives it a sense of movement and flow.
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Steel Guitar Books! Website: www.volkmediabooks.com |
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Michael Hampel
From:
Chelan, Washington, USA
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Posted 30 Aug 2018 5:50 am
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| Thanks for the kind words. |
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Jonathan Scherer
From:
Stehekin, Washington
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Posted 30 Aug 2018 6:11 am
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Good deal Michael!
Looking forward to seeing it live and playing it!
Great choice of woods, the quilted maple fretboard is fabulous and would be easy/fun to stare at.
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1948 National Dynamic, 1953 Oahu Tonemaster,cheap Aiersi Weissenborn, Hambro custom square neck reso, Carvin X-60A, Fender Acoustasonic 30
and 10, Roland Cube Street |
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Michael Hampel
From:
Chelan, Washington, USA
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Posted 30 Aug 2018 6:16 am
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| Thanks Buddy, can’t wait for you to try it! |
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Paddy Burgin
From:
New Zealand
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Posted 3 Oct 2018 11:48 pm
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It's beautiful An instrument to be proud of.
Paddy Burgin.
Burgin Guitars.
www.burginguitars.co.nz |
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Paul Honeycutt
From:
Colorado, USA
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Posted 5 Oct 2018 8:08 pm
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| That is beautiful! I like how you beefed up the headstock. |
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Lee Baucum
From:
McAllen, Texas (Extreme South) The Final Frontier
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Posted 6 Oct 2018 4:48 pm
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That's a gorgeous instrument!
Are you allowed to use the word "Weissenborn", even when followed by the word "copy"?
Click Here
I don't know if it is still an issue or not. |
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Joe Elk
From:
Ohio, USA
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Posted 6 Oct 2018 7:24 pm
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Fantastic steel
Joe O Elk Central Ohio |
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Michael Hampel
From:
Chelan, Washington, USA
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Posted 7 Oct 2018 8:14 am
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Thanks for the kind words.
Lee, I have no idea what the rules are as far as calling an instrument an Weissenborn, TM and all that. As I have said, I’m new to the steel world, any enlightenment on this subject would be appreciated.
Thanks again,
M |
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Mike A Holland
From:
United Kingdom
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Posted 7 Oct 2018 9:13 am
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| It is just a beautiful looking musical instrument! If it sounds as good as it looks you will be very happy! |
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Michael Hampel
From:
Chelan, Washington, USA
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Posted 7 Oct 2018 12:26 pm
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Just saw the link Lee posted, thanks.
I assumed Weissenborn was generic name for a Hawaiian Hollowneck Acoustic Lap Steel Guitar. Don’t want no trouble, I’ll go with ‘Hawaiian ‘ or ‘ Acoustic Lap’... |
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