Steel Guitar Builder

Finally finished first lap steel. 3 piece curly maple laminated with ebony strips, bridge and peghead overlay. Through the body strings, brass saddle and nut. EMG HZ 4a P/U wired with coil tap. It sounds good with lots of sustain. It's finished with tru-oil applied with progressively finer grits of wet dry sand paper then buffed with a foam attachment on drill and some Stew Mac polish The basic design is based on a plan I got from Randy Cordle ( AKA Rudy) at Bluestem Strings. He has a great web site with lots of information for building lap steel, banjo, and other instruments. If you're new to building or even not , you are sure to find helpful info.. Thanks Randy

Very nice! You did a fine job. I like the contrast in colors.

Paul

Thanks Paul. Problem now is what to build next.

What a great job! This could just as well have been your 20th project!. I am amazed at the talent out there. You rank near the top and you've only just begun...

Thanks Bent,
Although it's my first lap steel I can't take the credit for just starting as I built my first banjo over 30 years ago, got back into building in the last 10 years. I posted a pic of the pedal steel I built in the introductions section. Since I've retired I'm getting more time at it..My goal is to have built an instrument for each of my sons and four grandkids. Two down, four to go. One thing doesnt change...I learn something from every project and from the folks on this forum and several other forums I've joined that are willing to share their thoughts, tips and techniques..Hope I can pay that back. I'd like to see your shop sometimes, I'm only "across the river" near the "Falls"
Frank

Very nice lap steel

Frank, any time you want, let me know, hop across the bridge and take a Sunday drive to my place..you will be most welcome!

That wood is beautiful, well done

Ron Mc