(Log in to disable ads.)

I'm starting to play again after a small matter of a 20 year break... got a hair cut, got a job... the rocker remains.
This time round its a bit different though. I want to really focus on the notes and the sounding. I'm a lefty - bitch thing in SA.
I had a look at equipment on the net, did some pricing etc. I then dropped into a few music stores, went home cried a bit. You can get ANYTHING in Cape Town as long as its right handed & its a Cort (small joke).
I have settled on importing a 1936 Gibson EH-150 lapsteel & amp (40w). Looking around it seems people still love this amp.
This is a REALLY historically significant set.
Gibson's first non-acoustic.
Gibson's first amp.
The first decent pickup (the Charlie Christian)

Nice thing about lap slide is that there is no bridge offset. The instrument is almost 100% symetrical & apart from the nut, making it LH is no sweat.
I have some great blues lap slide instructionals & am ready to roll. Now all I need is a Weissenborn... (and to sort out a 220 -120v step down...)

Looking forward to the banter & sharing...
    Cool man. Enjoy the forum and enjoy the guitar. A buddy has a '60s Gibson lapsteel. Obviously not that similar but a nice guitar anyway. Should sound sweet with a Gibson amp from the same era.
      Since you have taken such a huge break, why not learn playing right handed guitar?

      I remember someone here saying there is no such thing as a left handed hockey stick...

      Anyways, WELCOME!
      You better post lots of pics!
        Hello Lapdawg. Have a good time.
          Howzit Lapdawg - welcome
            Welcome Lefty Lapdawg.

            Lap slide eh? Now all you need is The Belville Blues Box and you're set
              Welcome! Lap slide is so cool. You want a Weissenborn? You got it bad ?

              What area you in?
                Welcome to GFSA, Lapdawg, lotsa fun here......... ?
                  Hi X-R Bob - I'm in Cape Town.
                  Yes - I love the sounding & options for notes with a slide. In fact if you listen to good slide you'll hear some notes that are well out but because of the vocal sound slid note it just sounds right - especially on acoustic. i.e. I don't want a Weissenborn I need one.
                    Write a Reply...