fretplay Posted July 29, 2012 Report Share Posted July 29, 2012 I have just got myself a lap steel guitar, not as easy as it looks but then what is! However I have a small problem. The jack fits into a port on the top of the guitar, so the highest point on the right and gets in the way of my right hand as of course the jack stands up. Any members have ideas round this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versatile Posted July 29, 2012 Report Share Posted July 29, 2012 Welcome to the 'Those who Dig Lap Steels' Club I have a similar issue...somehow it doesn't seem to get in the way too much The other option is to use a right-angle jack to lie as low as possible... Happy Lapping... V Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfpup Posted July 29, 2012 Report Share Posted July 29, 2012 Right angle cable, a lap steel bar, C6 tuning... off ya go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretplay Posted July 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2012 Welcome to the 'Those who Dig Lap Steels' Club I have a similar issue...somehow it doesn't seem to get in the way too much The other option is to use a right-angle jack to lie as low as possible... Happy Lapping... V Thanks Versatile, A right angle jack, never thought of that, in fact I have got one but the cable is too short. I'll be up and running next week. lap steels seem to be getting popular Wunjo in Denmark street has a great selection of them, even set a room off for obscure guitars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versatile Posted July 29, 2012 Report Share Posted July 29, 2012 Cheers fretplay... Lap On !! There have been threads before which have proved informative and enthusiastic... Various tuning options and techniques...fingerpicks, tone bars etc Lap-Steel turns up in diverse places...innumerable country and blues players...Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin et al Another personal 'wrinkle'...consider a compressor to get some extra sustain...and even an in-line volume swell pedal Borrowed from Pedal Steel...well applicable to Lap... V Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretplay Posted July 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 Cheers fretplay... Lap On !! There have been threads before which have proved informative and enthusiastic... Various tuning options and techniques...fingerpicks, tone bars etc Lap-Steel turns up in diverse places...innumerable country and blues players...Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin et al Another personal 'wrinkle'...consider a compressor to get some extra sustain...and even an in-line volume swell pedal Borrowed from Pedal Steel...well applicable to Lap... V Thanks for your help Versatile. I have ordered a right angle jack so will be up and running mid week. Whats a compressor? I know about compression in recording, is it an effects box? What kind of tone bar are you using, I have a round one like a cigar but it rolls around in my fingers. I was thinking a straight one would be better. What are you using? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrosurfer1959 Posted July 30, 2012 Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 What kind did you get? I have two both made by - Fouke Industrial Guitars there a blast and once you get the hang of it they sound amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rogerb Posted July 30, 2012 Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 An angle jack might get it out of the way for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versatile Posted July 30, 2012 Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 Thanks for your help Versatile. I have ordered a right angle jack so will be up and running mid week. Whats a compressor? I know about compression in recording, is it an effects box? What kind of tone bar are you using, I have a round one like a cigar but it rolls around in my fingers. I was thinking a straight one would be better. What are you using? As mentioned...compression is used in several ways, both live and in the recording process...for instruments and vocals There are many guitarists' compressors, either built in to modern amps' FX circuits, multi FX pedals or single stomp boxes I use a Boss ME 70 multi or a stand alone Boss CS-3 Tone bars are down to personal preference, some players like the plain circular bar type, others the 'grip' style cutaway type I started with a plain bar then moved to a Shubb SP2 (Shubbs are iconic and come in various weights, lengths etc) In the UK rothesaymusic has a full range of steel accessories and strings... V Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksdaddy Posted July 30, 2012 Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 I've had a metric ton of them over the years. Currently own a 1948 Supro: and a couple months ago I swapped a rifle for a 1953 Magnatone covered in gray pearl. I don't use them much but everyone needs to have at least one for when the mood strikes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretplay Posted July 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 I've had a metric ton of them over the years. Currently own a 1948 Supro: and a couple months ago I swapped a rifle for a 1953 Magnatone covered in gray pearl. I don't use them much but everyone needs to have at least one for when the mood strikes. I have a Supro very much like this. I was told it's mid fifties. Is there a serial number anywhere or are you dating it by the style? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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