10 String Non Pedal SteelGuitar

Filep Lajos · Post by **Filep Lajos** » 23 Mar 2021 12:05 pm

I would like to introduce myself with my last project:

10 String Non Pedal SteelGuitar

Over the past few years I have designed and built various pedalless lap steels and console guitars. Designs was inspired by my old Carter Steel.

Console: walnut oak, with Formica finish Navy Blue, aluminum neck, pickup; Bill Lawrence 710,
Brass roll
Scale length: 24 "

I look forward to your opinion

Best regards

Lajos Filep LFS Steel Guitars

from Germany

Bill McCloskey · Post by **Bill McCloskey** » 23 Mar 2021 12:36 pm

As a 10 string non-pedal player, looks good to me.

Do you have any sound clips?

Filep Lajos · Post by **Filep Lajos** » 23 Mar 2021 12:49 pm

Hi Bill

Will be done next time. will deliver later.
best regards
Lajos

Bill McCloskey · Post by **Bill McCloskey** » 23 Mar 2021 1:15 pm

I look forward to hearing it.

What is the advantage of using rollers on a non-pedal steel?

Stu Schulman · Post by **Stu Schulman** » 25 Mar 2021 6:31 am

Filep,That looks great!

John Drury · Post by **John Drury** » 25 Mar 2021 2:46 pm

Bill McCloskey wrote:I look forward to hearing it.

What is the advantage of using rollers on a non-pedal steel?

I worked on a Derby 10 string non-pedal for Billy Robinson one time and I remember it having a roller nut.

Some players get really serious about choking the strings!

Jim Fogle · Post by **Jim Fogle** » 25 Mar 2021 4:59 pm

Why do you have the brace across the front legs?

The steel is absolutely gorgeous. I'm confident it will sound as good as it looks.

Filep Lajos · Post by **Filep Lajos** » 27 Mar 2021 12:16 pm

Thanks jim,
the brace across the front legs give more stability, and can attach a volumpegal. I like the look better that way
I noticed with my Pedal Steels that it's better if I don't have to look for my volumpedal

best regards
Lajos

Filep Lajos · Post by **Filep Lajos** » 27 Mar 2021 12:20 pm

Bill McCloskey wrote:I look forward to hearing it.

What is the advantage of using rollers on a non-pedal steel?

Hi Bill,

the roles are already the preparation for palm benders, unless I think there are better sustains,
best regards

David Donn · Post by **David Donn** » 27 Mar 2021 3:19 pm

Filep Lajos wrote:
Bill McCloskey wrote:I look forward to hearing it.

What is the advantage of using rollers on a non-pedal steel?

Hi Bill,

the roles are already the preparation for palm benders, unless I think there are better sustains,
best regards

The other advantage is the ability to slide into and out of the zero fret. More non-pedal steels should have this.

Ron Carter · Post by **Ron Carter** » 10 Apr 2021 1:34 am

Beautiful looking guitar, string spacings look ok for slants, A credit to your workmanship and attention to detail.

Roy Thomson · Post by **Roy Thomson** » 15 Apr 2021 11:07 am

Filip,
Well done!! I like it also.
What is the measurement at the nut of the strings from 1--10. Having owned a Carter I think it was 2 1/2 " ? Did you keep that?

Sonny Jenkins · Post by **Sonny Jenkins** » 17 Apr 2021 5:02 am

,,,,but are not ALL steel guitars non-pedal,,,,if you don't use the pedals??? What is the saying,,,better to have it and not need it than it is to need it and not have it,,

John Viterito · Post by **John Viterito** » 25 May 2021 6:35 am

Are these 10 string non-pedal steels available for purchase?Beautiful looking steel!

Dennis Saydak · Post by **Dennis Saydak** » 25 May 2021 10:09 am

Roy Thomson wrote:Filip,
Well done!! I like it also.
What is the measurement at the nut of the strings from 1--10. Having owned a Carter I think it was 2 1/2 " ? Did you keep that?

Beautiful looking guitar, congratulations. I'm also curious about this measurement. I'm in the process of starting a 10 string EH-150 project. Just waiting for my pickup to arrive.

Rex Lindsey · Post by **Rex Lindsey** » 28 May 2021 8:16 am

What would be a ball park price