new lap steel

[JW Adams]

i had some 8/4 Alder superior grade, so i decided to try a lap with the Alumitone P90, i hear the quality is great so here i go, got the body finished and ready to machine .

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[azureskys]

The body looks nice , is there much grain in Alder im not too familiar with it myself , i like the shape also . Russ

[JW Adams]

the grain in Alder is real tight, it is a easy wood to work with, most of your Fender Guitars that are painted are Alder, i am having some laser art work done on this lap steel and alder is the perfect wood for that. Alder has a nice tone, if your looking for a sound with high output humbuckers. I am trying the Alumatone P90 pickup on this one. I get my Alder from a supplier in Oklahoma City he has a great supply and he lets me pick my boards. It is around $3.40 to $3.90 a board foot, for superior grade.