Lapsteel Waltz with Duesenberg Multibender

While fooling around with my newly purchased Duesenberg Multibender (which I attached to my Gretsch Syncromatic Lapsteel), I came up with this little tune ...

[@Raggo12345]

Wow! Good playing! LOVE the chord down at 1:22. Beautiful!

[@teslafrost]

Amazing playing! Just bought the multibender for my Gretsch lapsteel

[@Sammyboy72]

How hard was the install? I've been Jonesing for the Gretsch steel, but also appreciating some amazing work on a Duesenberg Fairytale.....

[@2009framat]

Never saw an instrument with that multi-bender system. So it is now almost an pedal steel guitar, isn't it? fine playing

[@lapsteelpfunk]

+2009framat Almost ... ;-)

[@dalciferreira3951]

Amem Deu o abenssoe. Muito lindo mesmo

[@bassman3834]

I had to listen to you, and watch of course three times. That was so beautiful. I want to buy that Lap Steel one day. I just bought the old 50's Gibson which sounds good, but there is no comparison to yours. I would like to also purchase the backing track if it's still available? I find myself reaching for the steel more than my guitar anymore?

[@jpc1000]

beautifully done! The best i have heard yet!

[@michaelparson-mcnamara782]

I mounted a Multibender on a Recording King RG31 and have a couple issues. The B bender lever (2nd String E tuning) squeaks when I use it. I don't have that string through a ball end. It's just normal. The other thing is I can't seem to tighten the 3rd string lever and want to "lock it in place", pretty much like you're doing. Have you had these issues? Thanks

[@markaochoa2017]

Michael Parson-McNamara is there space on the recording king? Looks a little cramped to me. Been thinking about doing the same thing. Any info would help. Thanks

[@lapsteelpfunk]

I ordered it online from Thomann Music Store here in Germany. Thanks for looking by :-)

[@lapsteelpfunk]

Thank you, Sir :-) The tuning is a simple Open-D.

[@charlessmith3727]

It would be nice if you could put a “toning you’re playing those songs and it would sure help beginners

[@mariobarrela]

Hello Thanks a lot for your videos. Because of that I just buy a multi bender for my Gretsch Syncromatic Lap steel. And thanks again works very well. If you don’t mind I have some questions. 1- Do you use a wound, or plain string for the third one (F#)? 2- Can you tell me what gauge of strings work better for you in these tuning? 3- Do you prefer to have the two benders working in the same initial distance or to stop in the same final position. Thanks a lot for your great videos and playing.

[@ronnyjgossett1408]

And how much to build another just like that one???? Ron I have a 2 pedal 2 knee lever Hudson 6 string E9 tuning that I might trade for one like you are playing,

[@cletusbeauregard1972]

damn, man, that's some boss slant work you're doing. #inspirational

[@guitarnerd1984]

Anyone know of a US dealer that carries Duesenberg Multbenders, or where I can pick one up at?

[@lapsteelpfunk]

Thanks to all of you, who wrote such nice comments! Appreciate, you like it :-)

[@roffpoff8221]

Got a Gretch lap steel, and looking for the Duesenberg benders .... is it possible to fit more than two ? , two seems many enough.

[@gutbucket260]

Cool. I can see this being played in some backwater Texas dive with chicken wire around the stage and sleazy women looking for a dance. Cheers. I'm driving down to Texas.

[@NASAVstudios]

Excellent! >> Gonna pick up one of these and learn how to play it JUST for my country songs!

[@roffpoff8221]

that lapsteel you got, can I attach it whatever lapsteel around , should I be safe and buy a Gretch ?

[@climbhighprayhigher1401]

Was not aware of the multibenders, but this would help me out a lot (had polio and legs don’t move too fast). Do you know if they might fit an old Fender Champ or Champion I think’ and where to go to get them. Thanks much.

[@lapsteelpfunk]

I think they will fit on nearly every guitar (sometimes with a few changes) You can get it here; store.duesenberg.de/hardware/multibender/

[@messarikhalid]

hey man i have the same one gretsch from tomann, i need a palm bender did you bougth it from thomann too ? please tell me witch one of B.G.D or B.G and send me direction to buy it directly , and tell me if easy to fix it on the lap or hard ? i dont want to beak my lap , i need the capo too they dont have it ?, thank you

[@lapsteelpfunk]

I bought my multibender directly from Duesenberg: store.duesenberg.de/tremolo-systeme/76/duesenberg-multibender It's easy to mount it to the Gretsch ...

[@a.m.rodriguez2918]

I do believe this video sold me! Also, is that an old Bobby Bare tune?

[@donmarlon5924]

A lovely tune, in both composition and performance. Thank you.

[@carlosreynoldo2164]

how hard was it to install on the gretsch? because i have the same one and am lookin to get a multibender!

[@lapsteelpfunk]

It was not hard at all ... Just remove the original bridge and screw on the multibender. I think, even the holes were in the right places.

[@carlosreynoldo2164]

awesome thnk u

[@guitarsgroup8896]

Could you tell what tuning you had on this song?

[@lapdawg60]

Appears to be open D (DADF#AD).

[@dustinsmith6317]

Is this the multibender you purchased? It says it is for a "strat" but I assume there is only one multibender to purchase. www.thomannmusic.com/duesenberg_multibender.htm Thanks!

[@lapsteelpfunk]

Yes. It fits perfectly on the Gretsch, too

[@carlmclaughlin4290]

If you have string breakage problems ,put 2 extra ball ends over the string to keep the wrap part away from the pressure point works well.

[@fredericklouisspecht3704]

Most Excellent. Please more on the Duesenberg Multibender. We don't get to hear that instrument in the US very much. Thanks

[@carlmclaughlin4290]

Nicely done ,i have a custom Pettingill w/ the benders and am finally getting the hang of it.I am using open E tuning.. That Gretch sounds pretty good.What amp ,pedals etc and settings are you using??Carl

[@momikeee1]

Beautiful with feeling. So nice to hear the real music, not just someone trying to be the first one done.

[@TommyWendover]

Love it, I want a Duesenberg Multibender now haha

[@peteholm]

Nice tune you came up with, looks like it's fun to play lapsteel.

[@aussum1]

Where did you get your multibender from, and how much was it? I really want one

[@Gamja0802]

This totes reminds me sponge bob square pants!

[@lightbulb1952]

Nice playing. Now I want a multibender! What effects are you using? Thanks in advance.

[@lapsteelpfunk]

Hi Gregory. No effects, just a little reverb from the amp (I think, it was a small Bugera tube amp).

[@johnmccaig9004]

Greetings from Australia. Since I discovered this wonderful video I can't get the tune out of my head. Would you have the backing track available? I would love to play this.

[@lapsteelpfunk]

Hi John, if you give me your e-mail adress, I'll send you an mp3 ...

[@johnmccaig9004]

lapsteelpfunk wow that's brilliant. Thank you. [e-mail]

[@geraldcooper8527]

Take us back home lap steel man

[@RalphJMoleWindfallProductions]

GREAT SOUND WHAT LAP STEELS CAN YOU PUT THE BENDERS ON A PARTICULAR TYPE OF BRIDGE

[@lapsteelpfunk]

Actually, you change the whole bridge. It's "all in one"

[@Lonniewegene]

Gnadenloskitschiggenial! Toll, was du mit den "Hebelchen" bewerkstelligst!

[@larschristianwestreb7390]

Nice one! Thinking about putting a multibender on my gretch lapsteel as well ( what brought me here). Was installing it easy? Great playing.

[@lapsteelpfunk]

Installing was very easy. If I remember right, I didn't even have to drill extra holes ...

[@larschristianwestreb7390]

thanks

[@jimthebutcher99]

what tuning are you using? a lapsteel tuning like c6 or E9 type of tuning ?

[@lapsteelpfunk]

The guitar is tuned to Open-D

[@AdrianBuddha]

Very nice. Any trouble with string breakage? Have ordered the multibender but wondering if I need a roller nut?

[@lapsteelpfunk]

Hi Adrian, no problems with string breakage so far :-)

[@AdrianBuddha]

lapsteelpfunk That's good to know. I have ordered a roller nut just in case!

[@kikomenichetti4178]

Super Sound! Ist die Lap Steel an einem Verstärker angeschlossen? Oder wie bekommst du diesen cremigen Sound hin?

[@lapsteelpfunk]

Danke für die Blumen:-) Die Gitarre ist an einen Verstärker angeschlossen. Ich glaube es war damals ein Bugera V5 Röhren-Amp (5 Watt)

OLIDIO..SO ALEGRIA.

[@johnharmon86]

Beautiful song, love it

[@keepupwithspeedy]

sweeeeeeeeet

[@gorblimey61]

Great job! Sounds really sweet.

[@BrotherDaveBlues]

Great work! Did you have to get a separate rolling saddle or is it a self contained piece that mounts on?

[@lapsteelpfunk]

All-in-one: Duesenberg Multibender

[@BrotherDaveBlues]

Great Thx!

[@BrotherDaveBlues]

What tuning are you using?

[@lapsteelpfunk]

@@BrotherDaveBlues simple Open D

[@Pappenheim40]

Das ist echt lässig... !

[@chadmullins4373]

fantastic thank you.

[@csharpminorseven]

Really nice piece of playing - congrats

[@GrayPedalSteelPlayer]

Very Nice!!

[@joeyschreiner]

Sounds really nice!!!

[@drutten17]

great play

[@TonyHawkTuah]

So smooth !

[@Wobei]

nice one!

[@rogreen54]

Nice job dude!

[@BLACKNIGHTKNIGHT]

Though this being 7 years ago in the making, How much was the total setup cost for the Gretsch and Duesenburg Multi-bender? Trying to be budget minded without the Big Budget Cost of a Duesenburg Lap Steel... Thanks in advance!

[@nabkim-kultur1243]

Hello James, the Gretsch was about 350 Euro and the Multibender another 250, as far as I remember ...

[@WillieG1016]

Now this would cost you 400 usd for the gretsch and duesenberg multibender is close to 300 usd after shipping and taxes. If you set it up yourself, it’s around 700-800, if you pay someone to do it closer to 800-900. But you still are paying less than half of a duesenberg

[@waynechurchill7212]

👍🇨🇦

[@2009framat]

Never saw an instrument with that multi-bender system. So it is now almost an pedal steel guitar, isn't it? fine playing

[@sallyfischer1204]

Sauber, sauber...

[@lapsteelpfunk]

Aber hallo!

[@symmie666]

just fabulous

[@lapsteelpfunk]

Thank you very much :-)

[@Andrew.G.Junior]

love it. :)

[@lapsteelpfunk]

Thank you!!

[@Andrew.G.Junior]

you are welcome. is this in open E tuning?

[@lapsteelpfunk]

It's in Open D (one step lower)

[@Ahrod56]

Excellent!!! What tunning is that?

[@squirrel3310]

Hallo Peter ! ist diese lapsteel besser als die Pomona ? Gibt es bald ein drittes Buch Ûber die Lapteel Gitarre ?

[@lapsteelpfunk]

Hallo Bernard, naja, besser nicht, aber viel preiswerter :-) Und ich hatte sie schon gehabt und brauchte sie nur umrüsten. Ein drittes Buch ist erstmal nicht in Planung ...

[@squirrel3310]

Ok danke für die antwort ! bis bald Bernard !