![]() I did a poplar build and used aluminum angle iron for the bridge and aluminum bar stock to file a nut into shape. If I were you that would be the first thing I'd research so that you can build what you will most likely like. ![]() I'm sure you can find plans online, or you could do some forensic work and make your own plans from a picture (just fine a couple of things with known dimensions and extrapolate from there). I built mine a long time ago and wanted to do a Fender-flavored something but I wanted a longer scale length for a deeper kinda vibe. You will likely have to figure that out yourself. Scale length is pretty much the centerpiece of the build, the way the keel is the main event in boat building. May be a while.will post some pics then.Click to expand.Lap steel is lots of fun. I have not made any firm decisions, but right now, the 22 1/2" scale sounds good.I think that is what is on my dobro.?.plan to use 3/8 string spacing (cause I got fat fingers).have lots of wood scraps (cabinet making is a hobby) so I have plenty to choose from or I could try something completely new.live in east tex.trees trees trees everywhere.may just go out and cut a tree for firewood.pick out a good straight piece.not sure on pickup/electronics.will stay simple for this first simple is best for me at this time.can get more complex with each new guitar. ![]() ![]() I'm interested about the "real" frets on that pictured guitar, is the neck thin enough to play it "regular"? Good luck with your Steel Guitar project, Carrol.ĭo let us know how you get on, & post us some pics of your progress too! Start with a centerline and go from there. If you do a design of your own, it helps to draw it out full scale first. I've also made a few out of aluminum channel, angle, and round rod that sound great too.Ĩ string bridges will need to be made, though Hipshot does make an 8 string hard tail and Trilogy.įor a plan, I think Bluestem has a full scale free plan they offer for download. Its easy to shape and work with and has a nice bright clear tone.įor six strings, I've used off the shelf Strat / Tele hard tail bridges with very good results. ![]() I've been using mostly bone and like it a lot. You can use a lot of different materials for nuts. How many strings? What kind of tone are you looking for?įor 6 string pickups, P90 type pickups work great and are fairly plentiful in a lot of price points.įor 8 string, Lollar, Vintage Vibe, and Jerry Wallace all offer some well respected pickups. Looking forward to seeing your project when its done, its a lot of fun building them. ![]()
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