Build Your Own Steel Guitar

In this my first instructable i will attempt to chronicle the construction of a simple lap steel guitar.

Build your own steel guitar.

Building a basic lap steel guitar. Another saw needed for cutting metal is a standard hack saw. Instructions and wiring diagrams. Shopping redneck steel guitars you can build a pedal steel guitar download a digital copy of a special pdf presentation that will provide step by step instructions on how to build a pedal steel guitar in your home workshop from basic hardware store items and parts available on the internet.

The steel guitar requires an amplifier. Build your own lap steel guitar by martin koch. Building a lap steel guitar. We provide all of the pedal parts you need saving you from shipping charges from multiple electronics vendors.

What is engineered. Power tools and sharp cutting tools will be used and i take no responsibility for people who use these things carelessly read and. With 225 photos and 40 line drawings martin koch shows how to make two different lap steel guitars in simple easy to follow steps. All you need is a little patience some supplies and a desire to craft your own instrument.

Because building a lap steel is relatively easy it provides an excellent introduction into the art of guitarbuilding. Privacy policy and terms of service. It was the first instrument that required one. Welcome to pedal parts and kits.

Many models exist out there. For making one you need three hardwood battens four wood dowels a threaded rod two wing nuts and two washers. We feature do it yourself guitar effects pedal kits. A lap steel guitar is an easy instrument to make since it requires none of the detailed shaping and fretwork required when building other types of guitars.

Peavey amps are the industry standard but many other brands make good amps for steel guitars. For more fun projects please visit my youtube channel. I ve tried a few myself. He even explains how to make your own guitar pickup using the world s simplest pickup winder.

The book describes the building of two lap steel guitars. We make it easier for you to focus on building your own pedal taking away the hassle of sourcing parts. Be used if you want to make your own bow saw.