Use plastic zip ties as fret markers if you want. Modify, decorate and design: We left the design basic so that you're encouraged to 'trick it out' with designs and other mods.
A circular saw, drill and soldering iron are the basic tools needed.ĬOUNTRY HONKY-TONK, BLUES OR HAWAIIAN? The 2x4 Lap Steel Kit also includes two different sets of strings, enabling you to try traditional Open D (blues) tuning or a more advanced C6th (Country/Hawaiian) tuning. The 2x4 Lap Steel Kit also includes two different sets of strings, enabling you to try traditional Open D (blues) tuning or a more advanced C6th (Country/.
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This was one of the first plans drawn up in the range, and is in the older A1 size. The simple set neck design is VERY effective, think Les Paul junior for sound quality. The parts contained and the instructions will have you making a lap steel guitar good enough for stage and studio.Īnyone with a basic knowledge of woodworking can create the 2x4 lap steel. Then join in the discussion on building techniques, improvements to the plans and more. The JAG doublecut is a solid mahogany electric guitar for 2 x P90 pickups.I called it Devine, because it has a vine inlay. But this is more than just a teaching instrument. Just a spare 2x4 and this parts kit will get you playing in no time. Want even more lap steel goodness Check out Guitar Worlds columns on making a lap steel from a 2x4 plank: How to Build a 2x4 Lap Steel Guitar pt. The 2x4 Lap Steel parts kit: just supply your own scrap 2x4 plank!įinally learn how to play lap steel guitar without investing in a brand new instrument. Then join in the discussion on building techniques, improvements to the plans and more.