F1sh Posted July 8, 2003 Report Share Posted July 8, 2003 I've been wanting to do this for a while. I'm going to build a lap steel. I want to build it like the older fender style. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NalaRegeork Posted July 13, 2004 Report Share Posted July 13, 2004 Good I want to do one myself but, I intend mine to be a console and would really like it to be an eight string to be able to take advantage of the extended range tunings. Right now I am trying to assemble materials required to implement a design. I wouldn't mind using some alternative type materials keep the nut and bridge as simple as possible. If I like the way it comes out I would consider a second one for alternative tuning and assemble it as adouble necked console. Here are a few designs that use alternative materials http://www.industrialguitar.com http://www.harmosmusic.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shakyhands Posted July 14, 2004 Report Share Posted July 14, 2004 Hi, when I first wanted to build a lap steel, I searched the internet over and over again trying to find plans for a decent looking lap steel. Couldnt find any so looked at all the pictures of lap steels on the net for ideas. Found some good ones. Also saw a free plan for a simple 6 string at buildyourguitar.com it was just a thick stick really with strings and a pickup. But gives you an idea of how to start. I then searched everwhere for plans to build an 8 stringer. Not much luck. mimf forum has plans for 8 string lap steel (for a fee). My main concern was string spacing for an 8 stringer. To cut a long story short, I have been in contact with Mr R. J Gluck from Cactus Publishing, he sells a CD on pedal steel guitar building. Lots of work in building a pedal steel. I asked him if he had anything on lapsteels and non pedal steels, and he sent me an email saying that a CD with plans etc. should be coming out soon (possibly later this month) on lap steels...6 and 8 string, stand models, 8 string single.double and triple neck consoles. email is pedlstlr@juno.com He has me on his mailing list. I have John Tipkas Book on building 6 and 8 string steels but these are traditional guitar shaped lapsteel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tirapop Posted July 14, 2004 Report Share Posted July 14, 2004 Check out Brad's Page of Steel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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