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| Author: | Kent Wilkinson [ Sat Mar 02, 2013 3:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Solid Body Lap Steel build |
I wasn't sure which category to post this in so hopfully I have this right. Solid Body Lap Steel build. My first build ever. I'm doing it like a down sized Gibson Explorer. I'm learning as I go along. A facebook friend told me about this wonderfull forum. I have studied every post so far. I am using poplar for the body and Zebra wood for the fret board. I have a fret saw and jig to slot the frets but have been nervous about doing that part. So I will probably just jump in in a few days and get it over with. I have enough Zebra to do 2 boards if I mess it up. I am doing a sister build behind it of a down sized Telecaster lap steel. My goal is to build 3 or 4 mostly for practice. then jump in and build a solid body electric after I develope a few skills. Any input would be great. The scale will be 22.5 inch. |
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| Author: | Kent Wilkinson [ Sat Mar 02, 2013 3:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Solid Body Lap Steel build |
For some reason the pictures are in the reverse order that they should be in. |
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| Author: | Kent Wilkinson [ Sat Mar 02, 2013 3:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Solid Body Lap Steel build |
BTW. My shop is in my kitchen. Except my band saw and drill press is in my barn. The only problem My barn is 5 miles from My house so thats why most of my build will be in my house. |
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| Author: | Sandywood [ Sun Mar 03, 2013 9:00 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Solid Body Lap Steel build |
A lap steel was my first build. A friend gave me a swampash board and this is what really got me into building guitars. The LEDs come on when it's plugged in. I miss measured the scale length and took a few strings before I figured out what happened LOL. And it sounds good! Well I'm biased. I really like your design choice and hope it's a great time for you. 
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| Author: | Kent Wilkinson [ Sun Mar 03, 2013 9:57 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Solid Body Lap Steel build |
Thank you. I love the leds. Is swamp ash as hard as regular ash. I has a coupe guitar made from swamp ash. Very light and resonates like a dream. I am at a stand still untill I buy tuners. short on cash. So next week. I had enough poplar to start another build so I made a template for a telecaster down sized. And have it drawn out on the plank. I will cut it out today. |
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| Author: | dzsmith [ Sun Mar 03, 2013 11:02 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Solid Body Lap Steel build |
Hi Kent, The Explorer lap steel is super cool! Great idea, looking forward to seeing it completed. Dan |
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| Author: | Kent Wilkinson [ Mon Mar 04, 2013 8:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Solid Body Lap Steel build |
I cut out the Tele shaped Lap Steel tonight. |
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| Author: | Kent Wilkinson [ Tue Mar 05, 2013 7:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Solid Body Lap Steel build |
Worked on the fret board. I used Zebra wood. |
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| Author: | dzsmith [ Tue Mar 05, 2013 7:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Solid Body Lap Steel build |
Two words Kent: Sa-weet! Keep posting build pix. These look like they would be fun builds. Dan |
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| Author: | Kent Wilkinson [ Fri Mar 22, 2013 3:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Solid Body Lap Steel build |
I inlayed the fret markers with Maple. |
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| Author: | dzsmith [ Fri Mar 22, 2013 5:55 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Solid Body Lap Steel build |
Cool-O-Rama Kent! I hope you will post some sound clips when finished. Regards, Dan |
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