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Cbgitty has 6 string sets, one is C6 tuning if you’re daring enough:
@ Brian Q
It's just a regular set. I know nothing about what strings are usually used on a lap steel. Strings are still a bit mysterious to me.
What’s wrong with the strings you have on it now?
After lots of thinking and a couple mis-steps, here's #1. Built it yesterday.
So, the dimensions are to Shane's plan. Since I am not a musician (hell, I don't even play guitar), I need some advice.
What strings do I use? A factor for that is that I'd like to tune it as low as practical. What do I need to do?
I also posted a video of my first lap steel here: https://cigarboxnation.com/video/2x4-lap-steel-build-demo
Wow, Randy. Those look awesome. Are they carved wood or resin cast? Really interesting and beautiful workmanship.
What I meant by acoustic is simply to get a little more volume without having to rely on the pick up when just picking in a quiet room without amplification. In my experience, lap steels built on solid bodies really need amplification to be enjoyed even in a perfectly quiet room. As far as incorporating a dulcimer style body/soundbox, that thought has crossed my mind and I will probably act on that next.
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