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Topic: New Fender Lap Steel
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Sam Marshall
Member From: Chandler, AZ USA
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posted 24 February 2005 07:37 AM
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Here is a link to Fender's website which posts information and a photo of the new lap steel that we have introduced:
http://www.fender.com/products/search.php?partno=0950072821 Best Regards,
Sam Marshall
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Craig Hawks
Member From: North Ridgeville, Ohio, USA
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posted 24 February 2005 08:02 AM
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Is there a suggest retail price? Or an expected street price? |
Randy Reeves
Member From: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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posted 24 February 2005 08:30 AM
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I noticed they use string gauges 9 -42
that seems wimpy to me.
and I wonder if a strat pickup would be juicy enough.
otherwise it is nice looking. |
Scott Houston
Member From: Oakland, CA
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posted 24 February 2005 09:11 AM
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That's not bad looking at all.The nice thing about a Strat pickup would be the options available for replacement. There are gazillions of drop in replacements. |
Herb Steiner
Member From: Cedar Valley, Travis County TX
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posted 24 February 2005 09:28 AM
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Not bad, it looks like a direct knock-off of the old K&F steel that predated the Fender, right?Is it made in Japan, Mexico, or China?  ------------------
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Terry VunCannon
Member From: Randleman, North Carolina, USA
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posted 24 February 2005 09:46 AM
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These Fender laps retail at $571.42. I just checked with a dealer friend of mine, he said he couldn't understand the price(42 cents???).
Anyway, looks to have a Mexican Strat PU, & comes with a case. |
Andy Sandoval
Member From: Bakersfield, California, USA
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posted 24 February 2005 10:27 AM
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Very cool indeed. Here's a 46' Fender deluxe and the new Fender lap on the right.
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Fender Stringmaster T8, Carter D-10, 54' Fender Champion, two Oahu laps, two Nationals, and two Resonators [This message was edited by Andy Sandoval on 24 February 2005 at 10:31 AM.] [This message was edited by Andy Sandoval on 24 February 2005 at 10:40 AM.]
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Brad Bechtel
Moderator From: San Francisco, CA
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posted 24 February 2005 10:45 AM
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That's a great version of an old favorite. I think the .009-.042 string set is intended for C6/Am7 tuning, and should sound just fine.
All I can say is - where's MINE!?!?------------------
Brad's Page of Steel
A web site devoted to acoustic & electric lap steel guitars |
Gerald Ross
Member From: Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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posted 24 February 2005 10:50 AM
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Price? Availability? Where to buy?Ok, who's gonna take a bullet for the team and buy one of these? Not me, I've got too many steels already. But if someone trys one out and says it's amazing, I just may find something to sell... ------------------
Gerald Ross
'Northwest Ann Arbor, Michigan's King Of The Hawaiian Steel Guitar'
Gerald's Fingerstyle Guitar Website
Board of Directors Hawaiian Steel Guitar Association
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Bill McCloskey
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posted 24 February 2005 10:51 AM
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Has anyone had a chance to play one? Does anyone know how to order one?[This message was edited by Bill McCloskey on 24 February 2005 at 10:56 AM.] |
Jody Carver
Member From: The Knight Of Fender Tweed. Dodger Blue Forever
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posted 24 February 2005 10:51 AM
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Thats real nice Sam,,You make me feel so young.  Sam you are a credit to the Fender Legacy. I wish you and Mr.Schultz and all those who took part in this the best of luck with the this beauty. "This Could Be The Start Of Something Big". |
seldomfed
Member From: Colorado
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posted 24 February 2005 12:27 PM
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as Napolian would say'sweet' ! ------------------
Chris Kennison
Ft. Collins, Colorado
"There is no spoon"
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www.seldomfed.com |
Erv Niehaus
Member From: Litchfield, MN, USA
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posted 24 February 2005 12:37 PM
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Herb
You forgot Korea!  |
Bob Kagy
Member From: Lafayette, CO USA
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posted 24 February 2005 01:42 PM
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Chrome fingerboard it says. Are there any precedents for that? |
CrowBear Schmitt
Member From: Ariege, - PairO'knees, - France
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posted 24 February 2005 01:45 PM
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you can bet Jody's pants, that i ain't gonna knock Fender fer comin' out w: that nice Ol model
so when can Jody finish his book ?
when Fender reedits Stringmasters again ?
Thank you Fender Steel Team
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Terry VunCannon
Member From: Randleman, North Carolina, USA
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posted 24 February 2005 02:43 PM
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I have one on order...was told I would get it in 4 - 6 weeks. Just what I need...another lap steel. I ordered mine from Monroe's Music in NC(336-625-6363), ask for Tony. |
Jody Carver
Member From: The Knight Of Fender Tweed. Dodger Blue Forever
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posted 24 February 2005 04:18 PM
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Fender is at the starting gate now watch them run and this could be the start of something big..like???? bigger than???You asked for it,maybe you'll get it in my lifetime. |
Joey Ace
Sysop From: Southern Ontario, Canada
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posted 24 February 2005 04:38 PM
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They have a nice looking Bauzouki too: http://www.fender.com/products/search.php?partno=0956601021 Are they trying to be all things to all people? I'll take a "wait and see" attitude about this one. |
Rick Alexander
Member From: Florida, USA
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posted 24 February 2005 05:31 PM
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Cool, man - it's a good start.
So when will the new Stringmasters be coming out?  |
Wes Hamshaw
Member From: Palmdale, California, USA
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posted 24 February 2005 07:26 PM
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The Fender lap steel that they had on display at the recent NAMM show was quite different than the one shown here. The only similarity that I can see is in the tuning pegs - like the old K & F design. Otherwise it had paralell sides (front and back) It had a very clean,
modern look. The finish was a classy, white sheen. |
Paul Arntson
Member From: Bothell ,WA (just outside Seattle)
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posted 24 February 2005 07:38 PM
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Terry-
I think the 0.42 is a cute reference to "Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy", by Douglas Adams. That could be a pop song "...42 is the funniest number", was that 3 Dog nite? |
Steinar Gregertsen
Member From: Arendal, Norway
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posted 24 February 2005 07:46 PM
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The Fender lap steel that they had on display at the recent NAMM show was quite different than the one shown here.
I wonder if they are planning more models. If you go to Fenders website you will see that it says "lap steels", and when you click on it you come to a site with a small photo of this model and plenty of space for more photos. So one can always hope... Steinar ------------------
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HowardR
Member From: N.Y.C.,N.Y.
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posted 24 February 2005 07:49 PM
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0.42 is a cute reference to "Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
That requires Deep Thought [This message was edited by HowardR on 24 February 2005 at 07:51 PM.] |
Chris Scruggs
Member From: Nashville, Tennessee, USA
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posted 24 February 2005 09:27 PM
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I will surely be getting one, if not just to vote with my back pocket and support the return of the Fender steel guitar. A fair price, too. I take it the "street price" will be a little less that $400? Alot cheaper than those $1200 Japanese Deluxe 6 and 8's nobody seemed to jump for.A shame it doesn't have a true string through pickup, though. I geuss with a strat pickup it will sound alot like a Champ model (not my favorite Fender steel tone, but respectable). I sure hope the knob on the treble string side is for tone (as I do alot of wah wah stuff). I believe all the Mexican made reissues (AKA the "Classic Series") come with .009p to .042w, so that's probably what that's all about. Who keeps stock strings on a new guitar anyways? HOORAY! THE RETURN OF THE FENDER STEEL GUITAR!!! Bob Kagy, The original K&F steels had chrome fretboards. I'm sure stagelights made for the quick change over to black and grey. (editted to keep from moaning about an eight string double neck guitar) [This message was edited by Chris Scruggs on 24 February 2005 at 09:34 PM.] [This message was edited by Chris Scruggs on 24 February 2005 at 09:36 PM.]
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Ron Brennan
Member From: Edison, New Jersey, USA
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posted 25 February 2005 08:39 AM
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Nice looking "Art Deco" panash from the past....Good to see Fender is forward looking into a Steelguitar market again.....Steelking Amp, now a lap steel!!! What's next.....You gotta crawl first, then walk, run fast & then you can steel....now after that, go eat pizza (pepperoni, puleeeze)... Sam, thanks for the steel bars up ("Heads up")... TX
rgds,
Ron ------------------
JCFSC member since 2005
"55" Stringmaster D8,"59" Stringmaster D6
"67" Telecaster,
"60"Fender Concert Amp 4-10's [This message was edited by Ron Brennan on 25 February 2005 at 08:43 AM.]
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Brad Bechtel
Moderator From: San Francisco, CA
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posted 25 February 2005 02:37 PM
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Sam just sent me another picture of this little beauty.
Check it out.[This message was edited by Brad Bechtel on 25 February 2005 at 02:39 PM.] |
Russ Young
Member From: Seattle, Washington, USA
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posted 25 February 2005 03:50 PM
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Oh, thanks a lot, Brad!That picture pushed me over the edge -- now I'm going to be hanging around Guitar Center, waiting until they get some in ... |
Joel Newman
Member From: Myersville, Maryland, USA
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posted 26 February 2005 08:06 AM
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It sure is cool to look at. . .but, (and please forgive my nay-sayerness, what do I really know as I'm pretty new to steel playing), . .it just seems to me that the volume knob,(I assume that's the one closest to the player, not ever having played this model or the earlier version), and the pickup cover would kinda get in the way of some right hand muting techniques. If it's a reissue I say bully-bully. But if fender is trying to make a better mouse trap . . . am I wrong? |
Rick Aiello
Member From: Berryville, VA USA
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posted 26 February 2005 08:35 AM
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A shame it doesn't have a true string through pickup, though
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and the pickup cover would kinda get in the way of some right hand muting techniques. If it's a reissue I say bully-bully. But if fender is trying to make a better mouse trap
If the Faux Boxcar has Steel "yolks" ... Jason Lollar can build the correct bobbin for it and I can easily make magnet blocks to convert it into a fully functional Boxcar. ------------------
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Jody Carver
Member From: The Knight Of Fender Tweed. Dodger Blue Forever
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posted 26 February 2005 11:55 AM
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I have said it many times...just keep your eyes on Fender. They might suprise you.You can take my post to the bank. |
Rick Alexander
Member From: Florida, USA
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posted 04 March 2005 10:08 PM
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Well, I've decided to order an FS52.
Tomorrow I'll call Scott, my friendly neighborhood GC Pro guy, and place the order (Guitar Center is conveniently located 2 blocks from my house). I just got a Fender Steel King Amp and I absolutely love it - so much that I ordered a second one, so I might as well get an FS52 as well. How else am I going to be qualified to write an article about it for the JCFSC newsletter?
I played through the FSK at a live show earlier this evening - and it sounded AMAZING!! I can't wait to hear what 2 of them in stereo will sound like . .
Since I've been talking up Steel Guitar at the local Guitar Center, they've suggested that I do a demonstration there. So when it comes in, I think I'll do just that. I'll demo the FS52, the FSK, and just for the added excitement - my 57 Stringmaster T8 !
Should be fun!
Rick Alexander
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Bill Pastuch
Member From: Clarkesville, Georgia, USA
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posted 07 March 2005 03:09 PM
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Sam:Any chance Fender will come out with an 8-string lap steel anytime soon? If so, put me down for one! |
Rick Alexander
Member From: Florida, USA
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posted 07 March 2005 03:25 PM
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Well, I was informed by my friendly neighborhood GC Pro guy that 100 FS52s were coming into the country, but they had all been sold - and 50 more were on the way, but they were also sold.
He said it would be late May or early June before I could get one. I told him to go ahead and order one for me anyway . .It's the American way.[This message was edited by Rick Alexander on 08 March 2005 at 06:08 AM.] |
Jack Anderson
Member From: Scarborough, ME
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posted 07 March 2005 04:44 PM
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Keep your eyes on Fender, but keep your ears on  Rick, something's wrong if you and Jason can't sell a few aftermarket 'Cars for these babies. |
Bill McCloskey
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posted 07 March 2005 04:53 PM
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hmm... Sounds like Fender is taking a page out of the Apple play book: underestimate the demand and under produce. |
Rick Aiello
Member From: Berryville, VA USA
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posted 07 March 2005 05:44 PM
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In one post ... you are gonna have two giant corporations after us now ...Thats it ... Click Here Jack ------------------
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Jack Anderson
Member From: Scarborough, ME
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posted 07 March 2005 06:05 PM
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Note that I didn't say "Str*ng Thr**gh," though.[This message was edited by Jack Anderson on 07 March 2005 at 06:06 PM.] |
Rick Aiello
Member From: Berryville, VA USA
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posted 07 March 2005 07:36 PM
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OK ... one bowl ... thats it ... next |
Terry VunCannon
Member From: Randleman, North Carolina, USA
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posted 13 April 2005 10:59 AM
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Has any one heard any news on these new Fender lap steels. I have had one on order since February. Fender said 4-6 weeks then. |
Leila Tuttle
Member From: Wheat Ridge, Colorado, USA
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posted 13 April 2005 11:33 AM
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Two things:Why don't they make the tuners 'stick up' instead of pointing out to the side, I'd think tuning would be a lot easier if they were upward. Are they making an 8-string in the same model? Thanks, Leila |
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