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Post by Ian McWee on Jul 30, 2014 21:39:22 GMT
Hi James! You've got me there mate ~ Rothesay Music began on Rothesay, Isle Of Bute, but when I last spoke to Paul he was about to move onto the mainland "back home" (he's a Gateshead Boy) although he did mention Hawick to someone I know....i'm going to have to ring him Slide On! Ian.
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Post by scottishlassie on Jul 30, 2014 21:46:01 GMT
Hi, I've spent most of the day online following up all this great info, and listening to different artists playing the different models on youtube, (kids are starving, cat has left home)found some amazing stuff to try and learn too, once I decide on what to buy,Rothesay music looks a great place to go, looked at their ebay shop as it would be a 500+ mile round trip to get there in person,although not impossible if I speak to the other half nicely.Think I am leaning towards a weissenborn at the minute - just want to say I would never have found that out if I hadn't come on this forum - thanks folks, will let you know the end result!
Thanks all
Shirley
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Post by jreading on Jul 31, 2014 7:17:35 GMT
Shirley - This site is brilliant for finding stuff out. I joined a little under a year ago and constantly keep going off on tangents looking things up and then onto amazon to order books and music!
Ian - When you find out make sure you keep us all informed (in a way that isn't advertising, Michael's watching)Like I said I get up to the Morpeth / Ashington area 3 or 4 times a year so would be interested to have a look.
There's a website I came across by chance of a lap steel builder called David Porthouse based in Numberland. They look, at the very least nice, however his site doesn't seem to ever be updated. Wonder if anyone on here can shead any light?
Regards.
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Post by polly on Aug 1, 2014 15:47:43 GMT
For lap style playing, I always reach for my Recording King Tricone. Mine's a roundneck but the sustain's great. To my ears, it has a very authentic Hawaiian vibe. I can also recommend the Gretsch Roots series of Resos. I have the Honeydipper. The build quality is great for the price. Goodonya
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Post by scottishlassie on Aug 30, 2014 18:22:16 GMT
Well after a lot of research - a Weissenborn it is going to be - I have narrowed it down to two within my budget,(£350 - £400 tops) one is an Anderwood and the other is an Ozark. I can find quite a lot of info on the Anderwood including video reviews but very little on the Ozark 3661. Anybody able to make comparisons or got opinions on brands? Thanks
Shirley
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Post by paulnb57 on Sept 1, 2014 6:09:02 GMT
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Post by jreading on Oct 10, 2014 12:05:06 GMT
Contrary to my earlier post about 'David Porthouse' lap steels, his site has indeed been updated with handmade in England in Northumberland lap steels starting from £299!
I don't have any connections to him and haven't played his instruments, but they do look nice.
Incidently my Mum lives and works in the Morpeth area and she'd met the guy recently which is what made me re-check his website.
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