Does anyone have any opinions/info on Bennett laps? I can't find a site for (Ron) Bennett's guitars.

I quite like the idea of getting a UK made 6-string - if the steels're good, that is (I'm sure they are ...)
Is the string spacing good for behind-the-bar pulls, for example? Is the pickup good? What's the scale?

Ron Bennett has been playing and making all kinds of steel guitars for over forty years. Now producing 6-string and 8-string lap steel models in his workshop on the Wirral, Merseyside.

Take note though - these are hand-made instruments and are only made to order

Solid Ash body, colour-coded position markers, specially machined nut and bridge and an awesome vintage-style handwound pickup combine to make this not only a great-sounding workhorse instrument but a collector’s piece as well.

Each guitar comes with hand-stamped serial number, full warranty and hand-built case.
Six-string and eight-string models
High output, hand-wound pickups
Colour-coded fret position markers
Price includes case
UK-made, complete with full 2-year warranty

Maurice Hipkiss plays one, If it's good enough for him !!

Ron Bennett, 0151-608-4562,

Call him ...
BTW He also make 'Mighty fine' pedal steels.. Most economical, keyed or keyless, 10 or 12 string.

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Steel players do it without fretting

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[This message was edited by basilh on 19 April 2006 at 09:19 AM.]