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Topic: Oahu "Lolana" or "Iolana" lap steel
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Larry W. Jones
Member From: Kingwood, Texas, 77339 The Liveable Forest
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posted 18 June 2005 06:34 PM
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This "Lolana" Oahu lap steel is on eBay. I think the seller means "Iolana". Anyway, it's a beauty.
Oahu "Lolana or "Iolana" Lap Steel
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HowardR
Member From: N.Y.C.,N.Y.
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posted 18 June 2005 08:43 PM
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Iolana.The empty compartment in the case between the two necks, was to house the volume pedal that originally came with the Iolana. |
John Borchard
Member From: Athens, OH 45701
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posted 27 June 2005 01:17 PM
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I own one of these (it is "Iolana", meaning "to soar" in Hawaiian, I believe). Of all the Valco-made steels I've owned -- probably 25-30 -- this is the best sounding one, IMHO. I play it every gig and it can SCREAM or sound as crisp and clear as you like. There is something about the extra mass of a double neck, compared to a single neck, that gives it some extra girth, tonewise. And, of course, the string-through pickups can't be beat.John Borchard |
Larry W. Jones
Member From: Kingwood, Texas, 77339 The Liveable Forest
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posted 27 June 2005 05:55 PM
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It went for US $486.98. I really like the styling of it. Wonder how many other members own one? Not many, I'd wager.------------------
      It ain't got that FEELIN' if it ain't got that STEELIN' |
HowardR
Member From: N.Y.C.,N.Y.
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posted 27 June 2005 08:45 PM
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Larry W. Jones
Member From: Kingwood, Texas, 77339 The Liveable Forest
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posted 28 June 2005 01:33 AM
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OK Howard, what does the smilie mean? Are you the happy new owner? |
John Dahms
Member From: Perkasie, Pennsylvania, USA
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posted 28 June 2005 03:32 AM
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I've got one and it really does sound great. The weakness that I notice is that the far neck could be elevated a little more for comfort (to clear the other neck when playing). Maybe that's just my own issue from being familiar with the layout of Fender doublenecks. Still I am very happy with it otherwise. |
Larry W. Jones
Member From: Kingwood, Texas, 77339 The Liveable Forest
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posted 28 June 2005 04:07 AM
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John, where did you get yours, and is it the same color scheme?------------------
It ain't got that FEELIN' if it ain't got that STEELIN' |
HowardR
Member From: N.Y.C.,N.Y.
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posted 28 June 2005 06:29 AM
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Yes, I have this one. I've only seen them in the color as shown. For a MOT guitar, these are beautiful. The plastic tuner buttons on mine have crystalized and crumbled, otherwise, it's in mint condition and even came with the original volume pedal.I bought it on ebay. |
John Dahms
Member From: Perkasie, Pennsylvania, USA
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posted 28 June 2005 03:28 PM
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Larry,
Mine is like the one in the picture. The pot codes are '49 & '50 and the case is slightly different.
I got mine off Ebay for $190. |
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