Also, I’m sold on vertical posts, rather than vertical tuning buttons.
I have a preference here for the “A” style, as it is easier to get a straight string path to the tuning post. “Classic Oahu” or “A” style like the Bluestem I-10 on my website. Narrow, wide, taper, no taper, parallel 3/8”.all seem to have their own devotees.Ĥ. There seems to be a lot of varying opinions as to the “correct” setup for string spacing. Going out on a limb here, I personally have settled for string spacing of 11/32” at the nut and 3/8” at the bridge, at least for 6 string lap. Nut and bridge string spacing? This could also be dependant on the number of strings… 6, 7, or Scale length? (Here’s a can of worms to be opened…)ģ. So, here are the questions I’d like some input on:Ģ. I’m also considering offering a stainless steel bridge assembly with string anchor points and over-wound single coil pickup for 6, 7, or 8 string lap steel guitar construction as well as other items that would be of use to amateur builders. I’ll probably offer it as a full size drawing that can be reproduced at the local Kinko’s for a small fee. I’ll offer the finished drawing as a half-size PDF on my website for anyone to use as they see fit. If I could obtain the information from you folks as a starting point I could more easily produce a good construction drawing. Searching past postings on scale length and tuning preference seems to be as varied as the number of responses. Since I need to do a working instrument from the drawings I’d like to have a quick synopsis of 7 and 8 string details that I can work from without doing a ton of research. (Others please feel free to chime in).įirst, Should I consider both 7 and 8 string instruments? I don’t know what the interest is for these varieties.
To produce a construction print such as the free 6 string lap steel drawing on my website I’ll need some info from you guys.
I could certainly CAD a print up for a 7 or 8 string lap steel if you think there’s enough interest. Since I play 6 string, and only in E and G tunings, I’m unfamiliar with the technical perspective of the 7 and 8 string lap steels. You guys have wet my curiosity as to the amount of interest in 7 and 8 string laps. You guys asked a few simple questions, so here goes my long-winded response. Frank, Lee, and Mel: (and everyone else…)
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