Building a Lap Steel Guitar Start To Finish

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Here is a video showing the steps of me building this beautiful Lap Steel Guitar in my garage with virtually no experience as a luthier. As a woodworking hobbyist and musician, I found this project very rewarding. This video is super condensed, so feel free to ask any questions regarding the details. And please be kind.
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[@TimothyCargle]

I can't believe I know you. So talented. Not just the making of the guitar which is impressive enough, but teaching yourself to play it, creating a step by step instructional video and oh ya shooting and editing the video. You are such a multi talented human being. Great job Sean!!!

[@SeanHaleWoodcraftsandMusic]

Thanks Tim, I am humbled by your kind words. I have much determination for sure :)

[@jeandagiste9965]

Bonjour je souhaite une réponse en français s'il vous plaît. Amitiés

[@arupratan1978]

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[@arupratan1978]

Great performance!!! Please check below link to know how to generate 3 D Guitar Tone using Jawari Guitar Tone Bar from acoustic Hawaiian Lapsteel Slide Guitar kzbin.info/www/bejne/lV7Zg6qFoquYb6Msi=TCu1wIIYarMLrvkR

[@JohnSmith-nw2ls]

Very beautiful craftmanship and it sounds awesome! Thanks for putting this video together, and thanks for inspiring me to build one myself

[@EstudiosAQB]

hola! muy buen video... la escala es de 23" , cierto? qué afinación usas? y qué altura tienen las cuerdas? gracias! saludos!

[@picker63028]

Nice build. My only problem is the fretboard color. As a long time player of lap and pedal steel guitar the fretboard has to be very visible. My concern is the light color under the fret position markers. Normally the board is dark with lighter colored markers or vice versa. Otherwise it's a beautiful build.

[@j.lietka9406]

Could a bass guitar be built like that? Thank you 🤓 good idea, using a piece of scrap wood to test the mounting of the keys / machine!

[@wrsdes]

dear sir could you please be kind enough to share the construction details for us to build one too. Thanks.

[@RandNMusic]

please send the diagrams

[@SeanHaleWoodcraftsandMusic]

Message me here: facebook.com/SeanHaleWoodcrafts

Those tuner holes look awfully close to the edge of the headstock. I don't know what I'm watching this, I don't have any woodworking tools, so I won't be building this.

[@SeanHaleWoodcraftsandMusic]

Yup your right. An oversight on my part being how this was my first lap steel build. Something I would change if I ever build another. Also you can do this with just a 2 x 4 and some simple hand tools. A keen observation on your part. If you put your mind to it, I'll bet you could build yourself a fine lap steel. Thanks for watching.

[@gordonmckiernan4725]

You Sir, are a legend of DIY enthusiasm. Superb video and the end-result is awesome. If you instal one of these: www.andertons.co.uk/guitar-dept/electric-guitar-accessories/electric-guitar-parts/duesenberg-multibender-bridge, you can get closer to pedal-steel tones.

[@SeanHaleWoodcraftsandMusic]

Thanks Gordon. That bender looks pretty dang cool. A little pricey for me but certainly worth considering should I make another in the future. I love my lap steel and my only regret is that I haven't used it as much as I could have.

[@jeandagiste9965]

Bonjour à tous, je suis fier de vous, oui c'est très fort ce que vous faites, très minutieux avec beaucoup d' attention cela a l'air facile, mais....j'aimerais vous contractez. Je ne parle pas l' anglais. Amitiés

[@fnersch3367]

Incredible shop & skills. I've been making instruments for 60 years and love to see this tradition still surviving. Thanks for sharing.

[@megaloogy]

I've toyed with the idea of building a lap steel. Now I'm inspired. Great job and great video!

[@SeanHaleWoodcraftsandMusic]

I hope you do. This was my first one. I had some discouraging set backs but I persisted. Please let me know how yours is shaping up and feel free to ask any questions. I'll do my best to help.

[@jackgerrard5722]

Don Guptill guitarslidingstee

[@KennedyHc]

Is the pickup a normal electric guitar pickup?

[@SeanHaleWoodcraftsandMusic]

Hi, it's actually a Gretsch Lap Steel Pickup. You can just search the web for it. Here is a link to one being sold on Ebay. www.ebay.com/p/Gretsch-Electromatic-Lap-Steel-Guitar-Pickup-Chrome-0069709000/2254441574?iid=332664467817&chn=ps

[@jerryderr8043]

I have no ambition to ever build my own lap steel guitar, but your video is so entertaining to watch - start to finish! I'm also a big fan of the lap steel guitar AND woodworking videos! You do great work. A real craftsman! That's a beautiful guitar. The woodburned design under the clear fretboard is the nicest touch. It's what caught my eye to select this video in the first place.

[@SeanHaleWoodcraftsandMusic]

Thanks so much.

[@8triagrammer]

Sir, please take my money...

[@Greebstreebling]

Just about to make one of these, great to see some lovely ideas and techniques, thanks for sharing.

[@SeanHaleWoodcraftsandMusic]

Wonderful news. KZbin is what got me starting making stuff. I always watch many videos and try and take what I like most from them and use it to my advantage. So glad when I hear others get some inspiration from one of my videos. Makes the effort worth while. Please do share with me when you build it. You can message me at sean hale woodcrafts on facebook.

[@hughbarton5743]

What a lovely thing you made! Very impressive... Thanks!

[@Anonymous99997]

The only thing I would have changed was to use locking tuners.

[@SeanHaleWoodcraftsandMusic]

and my tuners are too close to the edge. also I am in the process of re-shaping and re-slotting the nut. I have a few issue there.

[@robinmiller986]

How much does a laptop cost while building I would like to buy one

[@SeanHaleWoodcraftsandMusic]

Start Here: www.google.com/search?q=lap+steel+guitars+for+sale&sca_esv=585294921&sxsrf=AM9HkKkqd39olDT0cpNqa9dqzezKlyCMRA%3A1700940528302&source=hp&ei=8EpiZYH1D8DOkPIPhOag6Ac&iflsig=AO6bgOgAAAAAZWJZACgL0iUdzv2JWwobFd-udbtQLWRf&oq=Lap+steel+guitars&gs_lp=Egdnd3Mtd2l6IhFMYXAgc3RlZWwgZ3VpdGFycyoCCAEyBRAAGIAEMgUQABiABDIFEAAYgAQyBRAAGIAEMgYQABgWGB4yBhAAGBYYHjIGEAAYFhgeMgYQABgWGB4yBhAAGBYYHjIGEAAYFhgeSL42UI4HWOoecAF4AJABAJgBUaABggeqAQIxN7gBAcgBAPgBAagCCsICBxAjGOoCGCfCAgoQIxiABBiKBRgnwgIEECMYJ8ICERAuGIAEGLEDGIMBGMcBGNEDwgILEAAYgAQYsQMYgwHCAgsQLhiABBixAxiDAcICDhAuGIAEGLEDGMcBGNEDwgIUEC4YgAQYigUYsQMYgwEYxwEY0QPCAggQABiABBixA8ICDhAAGIAEGIoFGLEDGIMBwgINEAAYgAQYsQMYgwEYCsICCBAuGIAEGLEDwgIIEAAYgAQYyQPCAgsQABiABBiKBRiSAw&sclient=gws-wiz

[@TheLovingBand]

AMAZING craftsmanship!! This is one of the coolest videos I’ve ever seen! Thank you for sharing your incredible project with us!

[@SeanHaleWoodcraftsandMusic]

Awww shucks. Thanks so much.

[@martyjohnstone9362]

Really nice build Sean! Any chance of posting your template please? I'd really like to build this gorgeous instrument! Thanks and best regards from Marty (UK).

[@SeanHaleWoodcraftsandMusic]

Sorry for the late reply. If you haven't already, message me on my facebook page in the links below and I can sent you a PDF you can use for the body shape.

[@dangipson4066]

I have a slab of locust tree which includes the heartwood, that I’ve been dreaming/scheming on using to build a lap steel guitar with. (And another chunk for a Tele style body..) great video, beautiful handwork and craftsmanship. Was your pickup a standard width? I have an EMG 81 left over from modding yet another guitar, that I would love to make use of. My style and tone genre would be best expressed by David Gilmour on High Hopes. Thanks for doing such a great job on this.

[@SeanHaleWoodcraftsandMusic]

Wow this sounds like it will be awesome! Your pickup will probably be hotter than mine and you will be using a different tuning I imagine, but I would say do it. I found that by purchasing the pre-made fret board, it made the project that much easier. I just had to measure from the nut to the saddle 23 inches which was the scale length of the fretboard I purchased. www.cbgitty.com/made-in-the-usa/clear-acrylic-fretboard-for-2x4-lap-steels/

[@dangipson4066]

@@SeanHaleWoodcraftsandMusic I like the premade fretboard idea, nice to take advantage of what’s available. I know the emg is supposed to be hotter, but I didn’t find that that was it’s main characteristic. I’m thinking placing it closer to the fretboard, sorta like a neck pickup on an electric guitar, will mellow what I didn’t like about it, and emphasize its precision and clarity. I looked at Dusenberg Lap steels, and thought, “hmm, maybe a bridge and neck pickup, pickup selector, and separate volume controls, and I can blend tones to get whatever sounds best for whatever song I’m working on..” See what you’ve created with your video? I’m due to “retire” in the coming year, and projects like this will be among my “Happy Places”. Tunings: Open G, and G6. Whole new world for me.

[@SeanHaleWoodcraftsandMusic]

@@dangipson4066 I'd love to see it when your done you can always message me and send pics though my Woodcrafts page on Facebook. 2020 has been a bad year for projects for me. I am wrapping up a video about wood burning onto an acoustic guitar. But I can't wait till I can find more free time for bigger projects like this. Here is the Facebook page: facebook.com/SeanHaleWoodcrafts

[@dangipson4066]

@@SeanHaleWoodcraftsandMusic I’d be happy to send you a photo when I’m done. Likely can’t even start until next winter. I hope you find a little time for a project that feeds your soul. You do an excellent job with your videos, I will do a little browsing when I’m on my breaks at work. Still working full time driving a bus/coach from Portsmouth NH to Boston. Videos like yours keep me alive and dreaming.

[@gerrypope1195]

Want one

[@soilairwater]

Wow!! Superb! Thank you !! Many blessings!

[@chrisw5742]

OMG is that for me? Really though how much for something like it?? Doesn't have to be that fancy.

[@SeanHaleWoodcraftsandMusic]

Hey thanks. I have been getting more and more inquiries about buying one of these. I just made the one for this video, I don't make them for resale. But perhaps I should. It's really hard to put a price on something that is handmade with many man hours into it vs a factory manufactured one that someone can buy for less than $300. Something I would have to put some research into, but I would like to think some people would be willing to spend more for a one of a kind handmade instrument.

[@josecuervo4749]

Hi Sean, I really like everything about your style of building and presenting this project. I am about to embark on my first lap steel guitar build with a friend who is actually a musician (I'm the woodworker in the mix). Is there any way you can give me a rough dimension on your lap steel project...it looks great.

[@unclejack123]

Nice build ........ looks like it's time to pull out my half done project from, 10 years ago, and finish it ........ ;-p .............. JRW

[@SeanHaleWoodcraftsandMusic]

Yea it's just a matter of setting aside some time and having some patience.

[@Northeastken]

Amazing! Just happened upon this build of yours. Looks great. Excellent job! Great presentation.

[@rexland2401]

Just found your video very interesting I want to build a lap steel out of a solid piece of Mesquite wood could you show me how I’ll pay

[@seanhalemusic9479]

Thanks Rex. While I appreciate the offer, I don't really feel I am qualified to give lessons on this. Honestly this was the very first and only lap steel I ever built. I do believe however you should be able to find all the information you need on the internet. I wish you the best of luck my friend!

[@cacaloca5434]

So interesting. My gretsch steel scale length is 22.5. For some reason c6 strings are not working for me on the low end. Is it the scale length being the issue?

[@johnmitchelljr]

Inspiring yes. Great instruction. Thanks for sharing.

[@SeanHaleWoodcraftsandMusic]

Your Welcome.

[@simonbouchard6729]

This looks amazing and it sounds great too! Very good craftmanship, congrats!

[@michaelwhalen7991]

Too bad the background music drowned out you narration. Other than that, cool build.

[@kenbryant2570]

Thank you so much. I really enjoyed watching your video. I really like the steel guitar and watching you make one from scratch just added to it. It sounds great. Awesome job.

[@tonyzabawa4179]

On the other side just use a flush trim bit ,in case of misalignment issuse with your template

[@fullmoonfool]

Just a gorgeous looking instrument and sounds beautiful I wish I had your patience not only wood working but learning to play that beauty. My guess is you already play guitar . Hey do you think you could build us a grand piano next and maybe learn Beethoven's 5th next to show how it plays. You could do that quicker than I could build the lapsteel. aaaaaahhhh great video and thanks for sharing

[@seanhalemusic9479]

Thanks so much... and yes I am a long time guitar player, but I must say the lap steel was a real challenge with the different tuning and the slide. I had been watching lap steel instructional videos in the months prior to building this so at least I had an idea in my head of what was involved. Oh yes and Beethoven! Coming right up :)

[@fullmoonfool]

@@seanhalemusic9479 lol ok I'll be watching !!!!!

[@a.n.7863]

I like your narration technique as much as your skills.

[@RandNMusic]

This is so great. Thank you for sharing your talents so humbly. I like to build one since this is not available in our country.

[@scottstreet5796]

Nice plan, nice wood, nice execution. But how about reducing the music volume by half so the narration comes through more clearly?

[@SeanHaleWoodcraftsandMusic]

Yes that is my biggest critique on this video. Moving forward, I will keep the music to a minimum for sure. Thanks for letting me know

[@JohnHernandez-mc8kk]

Beautiful diy build.

[@leewimbs1773]

Excellent job. Exactly what I am looking for as my next project. Where can I get a copy of your template?

[@SeanHaleWoodcraftsandMusic]

Thanks Lee. As for the template, I don't see why not. I have it as an adobe adobe illustrator eps. Go here on facebook and message me your email address and remind me about the template. facebook.com/SeanHaleWoodcrafts/

[@74dartman13]

I was right! You caught "the bug"! I built a lap steel after building my first cigar box guitar too! I've built a license plate guitar, done 2 kit guitars...a Strat and a Tele, found a new ukulele kit at a yard sale and assembled and stained that. I'm now gathering and ordering materials for a semi hollow Strat/ Tele hybrid that I'm building the body from scratch. Kind of inspired by Eric Johnson's signature Strat. I bought a Tele neck...I love the Tele necks the most! Eventually, I hope to get enough courage to build my own regular guitar neck with a truss rod. I've done 2 fretted cigar box necks so far. I knew being a musician and a woodworker, that once you built one, you couldn't stop! That's great! Looks like you did a great job on this one too! 👍😎🎸🎶

[@themongoloid8944]

Hey dart-man, Dont know if you have built your own neck yet, but I got me some purple heart boards and a few maple boards and I am going to make my neck from them. The Purple Heart is as strong as steel and the maple is quite strong as well. , I believe that you don’t even need a truss rod with it. I have them glued together, but still oversized- I’ll let you know when I get it more to instrument size.

[@74dartman13]

@@themongoloid8944 cool. Ya, the purple heart is some tough wood. I actually did build my first neck with maple. It turned out pretty good. I just set up an Instagram account at 74dartman, that has some pictures of my builds. I'm new at the social media stuff, so it's not that great yet. I want to put better pics up eventually. Good luck with your build!👍😎🎸🎶

[@MarkMiller-zm2th]

That’s a thing of beauty. Great job mate, great job.

[@SeanHaleWoodcraftsandMusic]

Thanks So Much

[@georgebobbitt7391]

I now have a new project for when we are in our new house. I might have to borrow back some of the tools I gave my son.

[@mbliss01]

I recognize the Hall of Fame pedal, whats the blue/green one?

[@mbliss01]

Hypergravity compressor?

[@SeanHaleWoodcraftsandMusic]

That is TC Electronics Gravity Compression pedal. This adds more sustain which works well with slide guitar.

[@mbliss01]

Got it, thanks Sean! Nice build and video! Thanks!

[@springcreekfarmer]

Nice work. I have some black cherry I want to use to make one soon. I appreciate you sharing and giving ideas.

[@nodrogawson963]

Lovely instrument you made there. Outstanding craftsmanship, a credit to you. Thank you for sharing your great idea and skills. Much appreciated and will be very useful to me.

[@SeanHaleWoodcraftsandMusic]

Thanks. Are you planning on building one?

[@nodrogawson963]

@@SeanHaleWoodcraftsandMusic Yes , it will be my next project I am hoping but will be a couple of months yet before I will be able to start it. Your video inspired me and I also wanted to do something a little different to what I have been doing over the last 15 years. My hobby is model engineering and mainly like making stationary steam engines of which I have completed over 30 different Elmer's engines plus a few of my own ideas. I play a Tyros keyboard but haven't a clue about playing a lap steel guitar but like the idea of learning it. Thanks again for the inspiration. Nodrog, actually Gordon spelt backwards.

[@gpwx]

Well done !!! Now time for a real guitar … more woodworking FUN !!!

[@seanhale4577]

I'd love to try my hand at that one of these days.

[@sunnyray7819]

Nice job! Sounds good too, nice playing!

[@wildesage4172]

Damn, you're incredibly talented, man! Let's see: the woodworking, the teaching of the entire woodworking process, the music for the video, the playing of the lap for the finale of the video, the filming and editing of the video itself! Super cool, and very inspiring. Well done. EDIT: forgot the Adobe illustrator design, too.

[@SeanHaleWoodcraftsandMusic]

Thanks so much man. A lot of that stuff such as building the lap steel and playing the lap steel and even editing video were firsts for me. There was lots of trial and error... and still I would do it differently if I do it again. I guess when I did this, I was very inspired by watching others peoples videos and decided to dive head first into my own project.

[@themongoloid8944]

Your shop looks so comfy, I would constantly be in trouble for not coming in the house. Lol - Great job buddy, on all aspects of this project from the video skills to the task at hand and making it easy to learn from. You rock Sean!!!

[@seanhale4577]

Thanks so much. I appreciate the kind words.

[@Carla-fp7zg]

That looks (and sounds) absolutely beautiful. Do you sell these?

[@SeanHaleWoodcraftsandMusic]

Thank so much. I just made the one lap steel and I am keeping it :) Good idea though, perhaps I will consider making some for sale in the future

[@thetreblerebel]

Inspiring video. Very intuitive and helpful. Definitely will be using these tips into my own lap steel venture

[@robinmiller986]

How much do you charge to build one for me

[@SeanHaleWoodcraftsandMusic]

This was a one time build. I am not a luthier, and quite frankly this is far from professional. They are relatively inexpensive to buy, I would recommend getting a starter model and see how you like it.

[@ronnie2steps460]

What is the dimension on this bone nut on your lap steel guitar?

[@Cota4R]

Good job, my friend! 👏👏👏

[@therightsound7547]

Sean , thats the best build of a lap steel ive seen on youtube , very nice indeed .

[@seanhale4577]

Thanks so much. I really enjoyed the project, although I have some rough times that I didn't show in the final video:)

[@philmonk4159]

Nice work, thank you for sharing.

[@chrishershey5033]

Refreshing that you took the time to build an instrument you could be proud of.I’ve been toying with the same idea and I love the Art Deco shape you used. I hope you’re flattered and you don’t mind if I use the same body design.

[@scramblesthedeathdealer]

Imitation is the biggest form of flattery, or something, hope you went for it! I wanna build one soon!

[@SeanHaleWoodcraftsandMusic]

@@scramblesthedeathdealer Hey good luck with your project man. You know lap steel guitars can be as simple as a board and some hand tools. There are no frets to worry about, making it an excellent build to get started.

[@jeandagiste9965]

Bravo cher ami si je peux me permettre, je vous ai suivi jusqu'au bout de votre œuvre,c'est formidable, une question combien coûte la même, s'il vous plaît. Amitiés

[@SeanHaleWoodcraftsandMusic]

Je vous remercie. J'ai utilisé Google Translate pour comprendre votre commentaire. Je ne les vends pas si telle est votre question. Je ne l'ai fait que pour un projet de maison amusant.

[@standeyoe7468]

is there anything wrong with using cherry wood . I have lots .love your channel .

[@SeanHaleWoodcraftsandMusic]

I love cherry, that would be wonderful.

[@NateWolfson]

Yo can I pay you to build me one of these?

[@WardWickford]

Absolutely beautiful guitar

[@Hawthorneeffect1]

Amazing job. I just received a lap steel for Christmas and now after watching this video I want to build one

[@SeanHaleWoodcraftsandMusic]

Good luck if you do. Lap steels are easier than fretted instruments because the action doesn't matter. I haven't worked up the courage to build a regular guitar yet :)

[@kattiedaniel2800]

It is fantastic and amazing !!!😍

[@SeanHaleWoodcraftsandMusic]

Thanks Kattie. It was a really fun project and I have a beautiful instrument to keep forever.

[@MrUltracoin]

Very nice build. You are a great presenter. I would get a router bit with the ball bearing on the other side so you don`t have to route from the template on the 2nd side but just roll on the 1st routed surface and clean it up.

[@SeanHaleWoodcraftsandMusic]

Actually that's a great idea. I had a lot of trouble with the routing part and actually ruined a previous workpiece by trying to get away with using a cheap bit that was long enough to do the whole piece at once. I was trying do to this on a budget, but I actually would have saved time and money had I just bought a quality bit in the first place. Or in this case two router bits.

[@pastuhovtv7282]

incradible! soon I will put a viseo with my lap steel too)

[@SeanHaleWoodcraftsandMusic]

Looking forward to it!

[@frankleppert4913]

Very nice work. I built myself one 3 years ago. I didn´t put neither a volume or a tone control. By now I regret it because I want to get this wa-oh effect using the tone control. Can you recomend me what kind of pot should I get and what capicitor should I use and how to wire them. Can I do it with only one pot, I don´t need volume control

[@SeanHaleWoodcraftsandMusic]

Sorry I missed this one. It's been so long. It was just a CTS pot with an orange capacitor for the tone.

[@VictorVictor-hq7ui]

You have a pony tail. 🤣🤣🤣

[@jefflongino4999]

Talk to me about the plexi fret board. You never actually press the strings to the board right....so could that plexi be left out entirely and just have the wooden board?

[@seanhalemusic9479]

This is correct. But since the fretboard comes with the fret markers etched into it, it makes life easier.

[@RolinM]

I also made this tool.. but how can I get Fretboard paper like this? 

[@SeanHaleWoodcraftsandMusic]

CB Gitty has fretboards. www.cbgitty.com/search.php?search_query=Lap+steel&section=product

[@andr3sestrada]

Que inspirador.. que Bello trabajo ... Felicidades... Y gracias por compartir..

[@SeanHaleWoodcraftsandMusic]

Te Nada.

[@scramblesthedeathdealer]

That guitar is gorgeous man! I wanna try my hand at building one soon, but it won't be nearly as fancy as yours.

[@mrcairo4]

Great job Dude!

[@sparks2749]

Awesome lap steel,... it looks to me that you need better lighting in your shop though,...

[@SeanHaleWoodcraftsandMusic]

Yes I did buy a light and a new camera for future videos. I got sidetracked with a career change, but hope to make new videos with the new equipment in the future. Covid really shook up my life

[@arthurrodrigues3212]

Sir, could you share both the templates and measurement I am seriously trying to build a lap steel guitar, will an electric guitar pickup work or do you need a special one

[@SeanHaleWoodcraftsandMusic]

Have you built it yet. Sorry I didnt see this but message me on my facebook and I will send you my template. facebook.com/SeanHaleWoodcrafts

[@eolden7749]

Really nice.

[@chriskelly197]

WOW! Excellent!

[@bmask4731]

Beautiful ♥

[@hayleycomet8029]

Awesome job!

[@bjornekbjornek]

Thank you for this inspiring video. Loved every minute of it!

[@SeanHaleWoodcraftsandMusic]

Your quite welcome. I also have a video for a cigarbox guitar and for a cigarbox blutooth speaker. Have a wonderful day!

[@jerrymorganjr]

Nice job

[@brathx7962]

Great job!! Body thickness??

[@SeanHaleWoodcraftsandMusic]

About an inch and a half

[@pneumaticdetach]

Really Nice Job Man!

[@bottomfeederbluescbgs4132]

Beautiful peice. I've been working on my own lapsteel for the past month and i wish it could look as good as this thing. Where did you get your bridge and tail piece? I've been looking for a set and I can't find them anywhere?

[@SeanHaleWoodcraftsandMusic]

HI there. Thanks for the kind words. I ordered the bridge and tail piece on ebay from seller "trickedoutguitar." I don't see it available anymore. It was called "LAP STEEL GUITAR BRIDGE TAILPIECE NUT KIT GOLD." Good luck with your build. Let me know how it turns out.

[@bottomfeederbluescbgs4132]

@@SeanHaleWoodcraftsandMusic thank you sir. Will do.

[@sumantaghosh2452]

Sir good afternoon. I really impressed by the lap steel guitar . One request is it possible to make accurate the same type of guitar with double coil humbeker pickups with the tone e a e a c#e . In india our standard voltaze is ac 230. And please tell how much is cost. Thank you ,

[@portsideguitar1981]

Beautiful!

[@robertnewell5057]

Great guitar. great tone

[@marciaoffhaus8310]

This is a beautiful instrument, very nice job.

[@SeanHaleWoodcraftsandMusic]

Thanks. It took some trial and error and some wasted lumber to get it right, but I am happy with it. Now if I could just take the time to learn it better.

[@dual1brain]

Amazing!

[@SeanHaleWoodcraftsandMusic]

Thanks so much for the kind words. Nice people always welcome :)

[@dawndare3949]

Beautiful

[@decemberandjune]

Hey, nice work ! Could you please tell me what is the distance between the last fret and the bridge ? Cheers from Paris :)

[@SeanHaleWoodcraftsandMusic]

Thank you. I don't have it with me to measure, but that distance is not important. The distance between the nut and the bridge is what counts. Here is a Fret Calculator to view. The lap steel was built to 23" Scale, which is 23 inches from the nut to the bridge. www.stewmac.com/FretCalculator?gclid=CjwKCAjwgYPZBRBoEiwA2Xeupbii_lRHAiNHqYQZERJwk93Qf6r3drn4JyugxjwVcsh2twnrCsgqBhoCMKcQAvD_BwE

[@decemberandjune]

alright ! thanks for your answer :)

[@YardPimp]

I think I can do step one..... Buy the glue.

[@SeanHaleWoodcraftsandMusic]

That was me at one point.

[@mrkkitson]

I really love this lap steel. You do marvelous work. I don't do Facebook, but I'd love to get a copy of your template..... 😊

[@sumantaghosh2452]

Sir I repeatedly told you to give me reply but you don't .Please sir reply

[@SeanHaleWoodcraftsandMusic]

Sorry I missed this one. I dont do this professionally, you I would not be able to accommodate you. Good luck and I hope you have found what you are looking for

[@brianochoa3342]

Fuckin’ eh.

[@kennysylvia773]

how much for one of those

[@seanhale4577]

Thank you. I am not making these for resale. This was just a personal project.

[@samholloway9211]

What about the nut? How did you install it and did you file a slot for each string

[@SeanHaleWoodcraftsandMusic]

Yes but I didn't do the nut very well. I have learned more since then, so I am going to shape it to be slimmer at the top and use proper nut files for consistent string height

[@mraybeck]

Beautiful! Sounds great too.

[@SeanHaleWoodcraftsandMusic]

Thanks so much. I always appreciate when someone has something nice to say.

[@ChiTownJerry]

Freakin' beautiful!

[@anselmountain6884]

i see that you put the inlays facing the frets rather than the gap between each fret , any reason to do so?

[@SeanHaleWoodcraftsandMusic]

Well my logic was that on a slide guitar you place the slide on the line and not in the gap. But honestly I cant even see the dots when I am using it because my arm and hand covers them. I would re-think my inlay placement on future builds