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Post by andystrings on Jan 1, 2019 13:31:48 GMT
I'm not sure if this is the right place to post this but...here goes.
I'm very new to slide and started dabbling on a C6 tuned Lap Steel last year. Suddenly I'm trying to catch up on missed years and the hunt for one that suits me the best.
As well as buying several 6 and 8 string lap steels in various tunings, I picked up a Square Neck Goldtone Paul Beard PBGK (like a typical Dobro... but with no resonator, just a soundhole) tuned GBDGBD and that's the favourite but it's missing the sizzle and volume of a resonator.
I've tried various instruments and the spider bridge sounds that bit more mellow to me.
I'm a working musician and play older (60's & 70's) instruments out of choice but I know my guitars... this is a whole new world and I've already spent way too much on lap steels trying to find my way.
Now I've narrowed it down a bit, what should I be looking at... and does anybody have it?
Thanks in advance.
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Post by purpleorange on Jan 1, 2019 14:43:28 GMT
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Post by andystrings on Jan 1, 2019 23:41:44 GMT
Thanks for that, yes I'd seen that one. Budget-wise, I'd earmarked up to £1,000 for something that I can keep rather than having to upgrade quickly. Any pointers gratefully received.
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Post by lexluthier on Jan 2, 2019 1:32:36 GMT
Hi! In your price bracket the most popular choice (by a country mile!) is a Gold Tone Paul Beard Signature Series. I say this after many hours of my own research. It's a much asked question on forums especially in the US and this seems to be the concensus.
Chris
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Post by SoloBill on Jan 2, 2019 10:37:43 GMT
Hi! In your price bracket the most popular choice (by a country mile!) is a Gold Tone Paul Beard Signature Series. I say this after many hours of my own research. It's a much asked question on forums especially in the US and this seems to be the concensus.
Chris
I'm sure you're right but my advice is not to buy unless you can see it. I bought a Gold Tone Paul Beard from a retailer in the USA and when it arrived the neck wasn't straight to the body. I had to get it adjusted here in the UK. (On the plus side the retailer was prepared to help get it fixed but my point is that buying that make does not guarantee the guitar will be right.) Bill |
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Post by lexluthier on Jan 3, 2019 2:54:25 GMT
Hi! In your price bracket the most popular choice (by a country mile!) is a Gold Tone Paul Beard Signature Series. I say this after many hours of my own research. It's a much asked question on forums especially in the US and this seems to be the concensus.
Chris
I'm sure you're right but my advice is not to buy unless you can see it. I bought a Gold Tone Paul Beard from a retailer in the USA and when it arrived the neck wasn't straight to the body. I had to get it adjusted here in the UK. (On the plus side the retailer was prepared to help get it fixed but my point is that buying that make does not guarantee the guitar will be right.) Bill |
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Post by lexluthier on Jan 3, 2019 3:24:08 GMT
Hi! Sorry for the post above, tried for the first time to use the quote function and failed! So, I concure with Solo Bill. Unfortunatly these Gold Tones are hit and miss with their quality. The Gold Tone PBCA you see in my thumbnail was a dog when I got it as I have described in a previous post. I should have sent it back but due to the circumstances of the purchase I chose to keep it and fix it and now it's great but it was alot of work.
When they are good, they are great, so, buyer beware! Chris
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Post by Michael Messer on Jan 3, 2019 8:55:32 GMT
Hi Andy,
Welcome to our forum.
What style of music are you intending to play on a Dobro - old style like Josh Graves & Bashful Brother Oswald, new style like Jerry Douglas & Rob Ickes, or not that at all?
I am asking because with a bit more knowledge about your playing I might be able to advise.
What is a Square Neck Goldtone Paul Beard PBGK? I have searched online, but can't find one.
Shine On
Michael
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Post by bod on Jan 3, 2019 11:17:56 GMT
Hi Andy, Welcome to our forum. .... What is a Square Neck Goldtone Paul Beard PBGK? I have searched online, but can't find one. Shine On Michael PBKG? Edit: nice playing too! |
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Post by Michael Messer on Jan 3, 2019 11:49:35 GMT
Thanks Bod. It's just a flat top with a square neck.
Shine On
Michael
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