David Bowie's Space Oddity (covered on guitar & Stylophone)
I've been meaning to do a cover of this since I got my David Bowie Stylophone last Christmas. This song is outside my vocal range and difficult to sing, but ...
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Almost done with my first lap steel
I strung her up and the action is really nice. The pickup is a little low so I need to shim it with something. I also need to add all the finishing touches... but we're close!
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Comment by Poorness Studios on August 14, 2019 at 4:26am
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Thanks all. I'm pretty pleased with the way it came out. I'll be doing a video soon (probably this weekend).
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Comment by Rick Tish on August 14, 2019 at 3:01am
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Nothing like the sound of steel on steel and a p90!
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Comment by Bob "Ambrose" Negus on August 14, 2019 at 2:56am
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Coming on a treat!
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Comment by Uncle John on August 14, 2019 at 2:25am
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This has a real nice pro look to it. My only suggestion would be to oil the saddle and nut to darken them a bit. Great looking build.
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Comment by Gary W aka Rev. Bluejeans on August 14, 2019 at 2:17am
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It's been neat to see this thru all stages of its progress! Can wait for a sound sample!
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Comment by Dave Lynas on August 13, 2019 at 10:15pm
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Sweet! Birthday’s gettin better.
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