Homemade Pedal Steel Guitar

[@brendanm6921]

This is just absolutely insane! Your work is very inspiring so thanks for sharing it. I plan on building a 12 string lap steel at some point and I want to try to have a go at building my own palm benders similar to the ones on the Duesenberg steels too but what you've built is just absolutely beyond my imagination. Who knows, maybe when I have a few more years worth of building experience I might possibly be able to start thinking about doing something like this. Your work has nothing but respect and admiration from me.

[@rzsdad1]

Thank you!

[@genemiller291]

Richard, can you tell me the angle degree on the 1/2 x 1 inch aluminum leg support bar, and are the holes treaded . It looks so nice.

[@rzsdad1]

12 degrees is what I use

[@amauridamascenodealmeida1194]

Hello, my name is Amauri, I live in Brazil. my daughter lives in Shesapeak VA. I want to buy a 10-string steel guitar. How much do you charge to make one? my daughter is coming to Brazil in November and can she bring it to me

[@larrydering1598]

How many hours do you think it takes to build this? Looks like a great deal of work. Good job.

[@rzsdad1]

I could only guess as I have never logged my time. Probably between 30 and 40 hours. The next one I build I will log the hours. I may be way off.

[@RedGuitar1010]

this is excellent. I want to do similar thing.. but you had done it already

[@rzsdad1]

Don't let that stop you. Roll up your sleeves and join the fun. Thanks for watching.

[@SRW762]

Excellent video.

[@RickVorce]

WOW! Would like to hear it play.

[@rzsdad1]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mHK5ZGNsepKrirs

[@rzsdad1]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/hHSUm5SDZq-Diqc

SUCESSO, LAP. STEEL.

[@JohnSims3]

Outstanding sir!

[@rzsdad1]

Thank you John! It was fun to build and fun to play!

[@Sfdoggydaddy]

Ok so I've made a professional level lapsteel with a few palm benders....here's my next project....did you use ash?

[@rzsdad1]

Sfdoggydaddy I used poplar

[@Sfdoggydaddy]

thank you for the response, after going on the steel guitar builders forum i decided to go with rock maple. Are your metal parts aluminum or steel? I can weld aluminum but I would have to get a new argon tank, lots of $$$....thanks for any info you are willing to share.

[@rzsdad1]

Mostly aluminum but some steel such as the 3/8" round cross rods. If you are on facebook look up "Amatuer Steel Guitar Builders" I am Richard Miller

[@Sfdoggydaddy]

just sent you a friend request

[@ma2perdue]

@@rzsdad1 I'm gonna add u too!

[@tvbobbyd]

Is that a start to make more??

[@rzsdad1]

Videos or guitars? Yes to both!

[@tvbobbyd]

Great Idea!!

[@denis7868]

Hi there again from Australia- this looks absolutely awesome, but way too much monkey business for me. I like the idea of a 'straight' lap steel guitar. I totally appreciate the work you have put into making this guitar. I understand what the pedals are there for. Just too 'complicated ' for me. 🤔🤪

[@genemiller291]

Is the width of top 7.5 inches or 5.5 inches as with the 6 string. Sorry, but I'm just full of question.

[@rzsdad1]

I think it was 7 1/4"

[@genemiller291]

How did you mill the nut slots so smooth. They are beautiful.. Are you using any roller bearings. They say, If you want to get good at something, try to learn from the best...

[@rzsdad1]

Hacksaw and file. Those are guitar string balls.

[@perisfreitas9693]

👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@EzyDzy85]

Awesome!

[@rzsdad1]

Thanks!

[@rzsdad1]

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[@rzsdad1]

If you would like to be able to build a steel guitar watch this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZXNlJeZrpd6e6M