Steel Guitar Builder

Scott, I use the Sperzel low profile 18:1 ratio

Dave and Ron, Thanks for your fine remarks. It warms the heart! You guys know how much love and devotion we put into these contraptions.

Hi Russ, thanks! The guitar was finished and playable a week ago. Then I set up and timed pedals and tuned up and played while doing final polishing etc. yesterday I contacted the buyer and asked for an extra week so that I could make sure that there were no bugs. Thursday top notch picker, Dale Riv...

The changer has split tuners as well as max raise tuners on every string

007 is finally done! After a week's worth of fine-tuning and adjustments, it will be going to Norway, to my friend Knut, the guy who's got Blue.

6061-T6 Aluminum is the most commonly used on a steel. Most readily available as well.

Richard you won't believe how many mistakes I made on this one. Im getting good at fixing them though

Hey Scott, 007 is coming along, albeit a bit slow. Too many distractions - family matters and whatnot. But first things first and I count myself lucky that this repeat customer is ok with waiting since he already has one BenRom. Here's where it's at..I'll post more when it's all done. Thanks for che...

Hi guys, Re the binding posts... popularly called chicago screws, are fine to use in my books. I did use them until I ran out of supplier for stainless steel ones. Aluminum ones are plentiful, but I don't dare use them in such an important and inaccessible spot. The way you should consider fastening...

Mike, pure genius! The guide pieces is what its all about. I shall discuss this with my turner and have him make me one. I would think the handles are 1/4" diam? How long will they have to be to make it comfortable? I know this is likely personal preference but what you arrived at will likely be the...