Voodoo Chile Intro on Homemade Lap Steel

Here's a shot at the intro to Jimi Hendrix's Voodoo Chile on my homemade lap steel. The first attempt is through a plain Boss DS-1 with a little delay and reverb. The second attempt is through a Boss DS-1 that I modified to take out some of the sizzle. The knobs are set to the same level on both pedals and the modded one has more volume and better crunch IMHO. The wah pedal was rescued from a guy who was going to throw it away. Some minor repairs put it back in action for free. Sorry for the sloppy playing. I started working the song out two nights ago and it is stuck in my head REALLY bad... Just had to do something with it.

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Comment by Downtown Vinnie on January 11, 2013 at 2:33pm

ripppin bud , i have much to learn on lap

Comment by Mike Bingham on March 2, 2012 at 4:29pm

Thanks Keith!

Comment by BUGGY (C) on February 8, 2012 at 12:22pm

Man that is hardcore link!.... just build in a gas flame thrower!!!... (I also had a go at purple haze for a laugh!)

you've now got me thinking flames.... now that could be dangerous!???

Comment by Mike Bingham on February 8, 2012 at 11:21am

@407bug  Thanks for the comment!  Yep - I need to get me some lighter fluid - LOL. Hey, check this out:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gt5BVuIv4t8

Comment by BUGGY (C) on February 8, 2012 at 9:37am

yeh... ive never seen a lap steel do that before!! ....wicked...full song please then set fire to it!!! (only joking!) 

Comment by Mike Bingham on January 23, 2012 at 12:27pm

Thank you Roadkill!  I have to admit I've enjoyed the lap steel much more than I thought. See Ya!

Comment by Roadkill a.k.a. John Maw on January 23, 2012 at 10:47am

Hi Mike.

You've really captured the feel of it. That lap steel really seems to be bringing out a lot in you.

Comment by James on January 22, 2012 at 5:48am

omg!!! some ones going to have to burn a guitar now, guess it going to have to be me, ill have to get me a cheapo like the one my wife smashed, on the cbg promotional vid, cause i aint burning my good old friend!!!................ i can just see it now mike, head band on, for what im not sure, down on your knees  can of lighter fluid in one hand the other raised to the heavens, so as to summon, the gods of fire, burning , maybe a 16 dollar guitar?

Comment by turtlehead on January 22, 2012 at 5:34am

HA! I was just about to say far be it from me to stifle creativity and then Mike comes up with a solution in true CGB style.  Thanks for the laughs this morning.  Heading down to the shop.  Have a good one everybody.

Comment by Mike Bingham on January 22, 2012 at 5:24am

Turtlehead and James - Thanks for the comments and great discussion.  You know, I might just make an asbestos lap steel.  That way I can light it on fire and reuse it later.  We could all be happy!!! - LOL

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