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Mr Seabaugh's 2X4 Homemade Lap Steel #1 - First Demo

Posted by John on February 1, 2017 at 11:40pm

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Just finished my first 2X4 lap steel. I have to admit, I've never played one before finishing this. I'm a firm believer of...if you can't afford to buy one, ...

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Uncle John February 3, 2017 at 8:47am

Love the flame broiled 2x4. Getting some really good and gnarly sounds. Wow. Doing great.
John February 3, 2017 at 6:46am

Thanks everyone!

Dani & Ol' Grey Bear - Yeah, I'll get there. Since I'm playing it on my lap, and my slide hand is going OVER the frets instead of under...well, it's just throwing me off my game. I think a lot of that will resolve itself the more I play it. :P

I admit, I'm enjoying it more than I thought I would!!!
Elio February 2, 2017 at 1:35pm

badass toy!
Slow Blues Dani & Ol' Grey Bear February 2, 2017 at 11:43am

I agree with you that it looks beautiful with the finish you've put on it. Sounds great too. I also think that you did a decent job of playing it too. Like everything there's a learning curve and if you're in to it then you'll definitely get there, wherever "there" is that you want to get and are willing to work for. Go get 'em! BTW, that pickup sounds like a beast!
Nigel Backhouse February 2, 2017 at 4:22am

Sounds great. The 2x4 lapsteel video was got me into building, I haven't stopped since!