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2X4 Lap Steel - build & demo

I added some of my own touches to the classic 2X4 lap steel design. From a common 2X4 comes a really great sounding instrument. The finish took a long time with the metallic. Other than that it was a pretty easy build.

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Comment by Danny Gordon on August 19, 2019 at 7:34pm: nicely done Poor, love the paint job and I was amazed at the sound. just a great instrument

Comment by Poorness Studios on August 18, 2019 at 12:58am: Thanks Dave and Denbo. Glad you guys like it. I really enjoyed this build. Now I just need to learn to play. ;-)

Comment by Dave Lynas on August 17, 2019 at 11:07pm: Very nice show and tell Poorness. Love the sound of c6. You do it well.

Comment by Poorness Studios on August 17, 2019 at 3:52pm: Thanks AGP and Unc. I'm pretty pleased with the way it came out. Fun build. I'm probably gonna build another one soon.

Comment by Uncle John on August 17, 2019 at 10:34am: That looks great. The metallic finish and all the accoutrements look great.. I like to say, 'accoutrements'. It sounds good. Nice presentation and I like your new hair cut.

Comment by AGP # on August 17, 2019 at 9:50am: Sounds fine Poorness!, good choice with the C6 Strings & Tuning. :-)

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