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WezV

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Lapsteel!!
« on: December 04, 2008, 04:42:24 PM »
I noticed a few references to lapsteels in this months guitarist... makes me think they may be making a comeback... you heard it here first ;)

So here is one i just finished up:


its also the first instrument back from the new guy i have spraying for me so i am going to give him a plug for refinishing work as i am quite impressed

http://www.lennonguitars.co.uk/
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Re: Lapsteel!!
« Reply #1 on: December 04, 2008, 05:05:49 PM »
That looks damn cute :D

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Re: Lapsteel!!
« Reply #2 on: December 04, 2008, 05:23:13 PM »
Nice!  :)

Not sure about "making a comeback" though - comeback to what?  I can't remember any time when the heady sound of lap steel was dominating the Hit Parade  :P  (yeah, I know lots of guitar luminaries have had a go on them at some point in their careers).   
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Re: Lapsteel!!
« Reply #3 on: December 04, 2008, 05:30:32 PM »
playing with a guitar face up on your lap with a steel bar was very popular in the 30's ;)
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Re: Lapsteel!!
« Reply #4 on: December 04, 2008, 05:36:47 PM »
Quote from: WezV on December 04, 2008, 05:30:32 PM
playing with a guitar face up on your lap with a steel bar was very popular in the 30's ;)

i remember some old skool usa film i watched late at night, with lots of bare knuckle fighting scenes which featured a strat player doing this in much of the film.

cool looking instrument wez!
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Re: Lapsteel!!
« Reply #5 on: December 04, 2008, 05:47:35 PM »
would that have been roadhouse? with Jeff Healey, the sadly recently deceased blind guitarist in it?
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Re: Lapsteel!!
« Reply #6 on: December 04, 2008, 06:00:24 PM »
Ah, I have that film. I remembered it because of the guitar moment :D
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Re: Lapsteel!!
« Reply #7 on: December 04, 2008, 06:04:47 PM »
havnt seen roadhouse since i was a kid!
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Re: Lapsteel!!
« Reply #8 on: December 04, 2008, 06:17:10 PM »
8) Keep them coming!
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Re: Lapsteel!!
« Reply #9 on: December 04, 2008, 06:58:35 PM »
Ah, Road House, the Swayze film for boys  :) .  The dancing's over.  Now it gets dirty.

Also notable for featuring the great Sam Elliott, although sadly not with one of his mighty moustaches.
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Re: Lapsteel!!
« Reply #10 on: December 04, 2008, 07:12:50 PM »
Quote from: Philly Q on December 04, 2008, 06:58:35 PM
Also notable for featuring the great Sam Elliott, although sadly not with one of his mighty moustaches.

Indeed. And a cringe inducing sh*gging scene.
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Re: Lapsteel!!
« Reply #11 on: December 04, 2008, 07:22:52 PM »
from lap steel to sam elliot's moustach shagging in just a handful of posts! this must be close to the quickest wandering off topic thread ever  :lol:

nice lap steel by the way ;)
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Re: Lapsteel!!
« Reply #12 on: December 04, 2008, 08:08:08 PM »
Looks great Wez. I suspect Robert Randolph may be helping with the renaissance of the lap steel. I would dearly like one.
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Re: Lapsteel!!
« Reply #13 on: December 04, 2008, 08:57:05 PM »
Now build a pedal steel! :D
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Re: Lapsteel!!
« Reply #14 on: December 04, 2008, 08:57:47 PM »
you build a pedal steel :P
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