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yammax unregistered Posts: 543 |
posted 12 February 1999 07:08 AM
Hi all, I'd like to build a pedal steel guitar for my own. I do allready own a pedal steel, but think it would be fun to build one yourself. Any help would be greatly appreciated !! Regards, Wout |
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Jim Palenscar Member Posts: 1566 |
posted 12 February 1999 07:35 AM
I've built several and each time I do something a bit different- and it is way fun!!! What I've done is start with an inexpensive CAD program ($10.) and begun there (although now using Autocad-gheesh, what a program!!!). I would suggest purchasing some of the parts from builders (changers, etc. ) so as not to have to reinvent the wheel, so to speak, but the body, neck, etc are all yours and will give you lots of satisfaction. Each of my projects has taken about a year to complete and I'm in the middle of another one right now. Most of the builders are a great help and are wonderful folks to deal with. I've got a bunch of parts (pedals, pedal bars, legs, changers, tuners, etc.) if you're interested--good luck~~Jim |
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Randy Reimer Member Posts: 876 |
posted 12 February 1999 12:24 PM
I agree with Jim - finding a builder who has changers, floor pedals, endplates really simplifies things. However, be prepared to pay for his labour - a set of MSA style changers (10, triple raise, double lower) will run me $160 Canada Bucks to purchase. (About 0.32$ US .. ok 110-120 or so). To mill them youself will cost a tenth of that, but takes a lot of time. After paying 22 dollars for 10 nut bearings, I think I'll start frequenting local hardware stores! I can't help you with production drawings - since I buy parts as I need them, and seldom are they the same, I basically have to start from scratch each time. |
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Joe Delaronde Member Posts: 901 |
posted 13 February 1999 08:36 PM
Randy, you old hound! What's up. Are you going to the Lugan's pedal party? Joe Delaronde |
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Randy Reimer Member Posts: 876 |
posted 13 February 1999 10:35 PM
I plan on being there, however I can't be certain yet - my temp job was supposed to end Jan 1, and I'm supposed to be on shifts. I hope to have a steel ready by then as well ... but its looking like a long shot How is the Interlake? Lots of snow? |
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Mike Vasquez Member Posts: 138 |
posted 14 February 1999 03:50 AM
I was browsing for pedal steel books on Amazon.com ( the online bookstore) and came across a book called Pedal Steel Guitar Construction by Robert J. Gluc. The price is around $50 US. It's supposed to have full size blueprints (24 x 36 inches) and a spiral bound instruction book. If anybody has the book please post a review. |
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Heiko Aehle Member Posts: 224 |
posted 14 February 1999 03:59 PM
Write an email to: elektro@silesio.top.pl His name is Artur Konwinski and he is Poland's Number One Steel Player. He built his own steel years ago and he can surely help you getting blueprints for nothing. I played his home-made guitar and it was a masterpiece. His friend also built a pedal-steel. The prices for pedal-steels are still too high for players in Poland. He now plays a Remington. Say him I said 'Hello' 
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Ed Naylor Member Posts: 1827 |
posted 15 February 1999 06:49 AM
As Builder of the Nashville LTD guitars I have a complete inventory of Steel Guitar Parts.A large percentage of my customers are the " Do-it-yourself" builder and also update my own guitar person.Whether you buy parts from me or anyone be sure you have a good understanding about Steel Guitars. Being a "machinist" or "super picker" doesn,t always qualify you as a builder. If I can be of help call me 1-800-749-3363. Ed Naylor- Steel Guitar Works. |
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Joe Delaronde Member Posts: 901 |
posted 17 February 1999 09:46 PM
Mike The "Gluck" plans have missmatch measurements and lack some of the better stuff used on steels today. There are no pedal spring returns, no pedal stops, and the changer is old style. I wouldn't recommend these to a person that has never seen a steel before and don't know what they are up against. However, one should check with the designer to see if he has revamped the plans and updated to a more modern design. Joe Delaronde |
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Joe Delaronde Member Posts: 901 |
posted 17 February 1999 09:47 PM
Mike The "Gluck" plans have missmatch measurements and lack some of the better stuff used on steels today. There are no pedal spring returns, no pedal stops, and the changer is old style. I wouldn't recommend these to a person that has never seen a steel before and don't know what they are up against. However, one should check with the designer to see if he has revamped the plans and updated to a more modern design. Joe Delaronde |
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