The headsup sweet shit on ebay thread....

DRodriguez · Post by **DRodriguez** » Wed Jul 25, 2018 10:48 am

I just put a mirror on the board so I can stare at myself as I practice my stank face

rustywire · Post by **rustywire** » Wed Jul 25, 2018 12:12 pm

https://reverb.com/item/13986535-rockma ... 198x-black

Given his list of demands, I think this dude has grossly overestimated the market demand for his *investment-grade* Rockman wares

Doesn't even come with a repro Rockman No Constancy cartridge 2/10

Chankgeez · Post by **Chankgeez** » Wed Jul 25, 2018 12:16 pm

I keep seeing the Rockman headphone amps coming up for sale and thinking "Who'd want one of those?"

Apparently people do.

I used to have one and hated it.

I definitely don't wanna sound like that.

repoman · Post by **repoman** » Wed Jul 25, 2018 2:19 pm

rustywire wrote:https://reverb.com/item/13986535-rockman-rockman-footswitch-collection-pickup-only-a-great-investment-198x-black

Given his list of demands, I think this dude has grossly overestimated the market demand for his *investment-grade* Rockman wares

Doesn't even come with a repro Rockman No Constancy cartridge 2/10

(A GREAT INVESTMENT)

Jero · Post by **Jero** » Wed Jul 25, 2018 2:55 pm

Chankgeez wrote:I keep seeing the Rockman headphone amps coming up for sale and thinking "Who'd want one of those?"

Apparently people do.

I used to have one and hated it. I definitely don't wanna sound like that.

I got one of these instead, some time ago...for $10

https://reverb.com/item/1118658-tronix- ... guitar-amp

Sounds about as good as one would expect

Jero · Post by **Jero** » Wed Jul 25, 2018 3:22 pm

Dandolin wrote:I agree, whoismarykelly. Jero--based on what I've seen looking at models by many of the biggest players--Gibson, Fender, Rickenbacker, National/Supro/Oahu, Harmon--the trend was away from hammere-in frets over time.... Chankgeez might have something to useful to add

Well there you have it

...I honestly know very little about them other than they sound and look cool

Chankgeez wrote: Frets or fret markers: all the same to me as long as I can tell where I am when I'm looking at the neck.
What's even more important to me than that is knowing exactly where all the harmonics are. Fancy designs on the "fretboard" help in that regard.

seems they can be just as much pieces of art, as instruments, no doubt.

Every time I hear "Sleepwalk" I think about trying to find a cheap'ish one to noodle on. Are there any half decent ones for less than $300?

You two keep the lap/slide guitar game going strong here...I should go back and pay closer attention to all the ones you've posted I reckon.

rustywire · Post by **rustywire** » Wed Jul 25, 2018 5:23 pm

Chankgeez wrote:I keep seeing the Rockman headphone amps coming up for sale and thinking "Who'd want one of those?"

Apparently people do.

I used to have one and hated it. I definitely don't wanna sound like that.

The weirdest thing is Tom Scholz is an audio wizard but I always see Rockman gear collecting dust in what would be the bargain bins of online gear venders, even for the most tempting "why not" prices

Chankgeez · Post by **Chankgeez** » Wed Jul 25, 2018 5:59 pm

Jero wrote: I got one of these instead, some time ago...for $10
https://reverb.com/item/1118658-tronix- ... guitar-amp

Sounds about as good as one would expect

I think I'd probably like the sound of one of those better.

rustywire wrote: The weirdest thing is Tom Scholz is an audio wizard but I always see Rockman gear collecting dust in what would be the bargain bins of online gear venders, even for the most tempting "why not" prices

I had a Rockman X100. It had built-in effects. The main problem I had with it was you could turn off the echo or the chorus, but not both at once.

The "NORM" setting had both the echo and chorus on at the same time. I just don't like '80s chorus that much.

Jero wrote: Every time I hear "Sleepwalk" I think about trying to find a cheap'ish one to noodle on. Are there any half decent ones for less than $300?

You two keep the lap/slide guitar game going strong here...I should go back and pay closer attention to all the ones you've posted I reckon.

Yeah, there are plenty of great vintage lap steel to be had for less than $300. Lots of nice stuff from the '50s's totally underappecriated. Spend a little more than that and you'll probably be able to get something really nice.

Go to shop near you to try lap steels out. That's the best way to get a good feel for what you like. You might find a bargain there as well. Stuff comes up on Reverb and eBay all the time though. If you know what you're looking for, you can grab a good deal there too.

dubkitty · Post by **dubkitty** » Wed Jul 25, 2018 6:19 pm

i took a poke around today, and though there wasn't a lot below $300 you can get a Supro with the string-through Ry Cooder pickup for around $400. you could probably go cheaper if you're willing to be patient. if i had spare moneez i'd get one myself...i've wanted a lap steel ever since i heard Lindley in the early 70s.

repoman · Post by **repoman** » Wed Jul 25, 2018 7:02 pm

https://reverb.com/item/13991290-death- ... dal-by-dba

custom DBA?

Chankgeez · Post by **Chankgeez** » Wed Jul 25, 2018 7:14 pm

dubkitty wrote:i took a poke around today, and though there wasn't a lot below $300 you can get a Supro with the string-through Ry Cooder pickup for around $400. you could probably go cheaper if you're willing to be patient. if i had spare moneez i'd get one myself...i've wanted a lap steel ever since i heard Lindley in the early 70s.

Yeah, if you're willing to spend a little bit more, you can really get a good one. The string through Supros are worth it.

Some recent stuff worthy of lookin' at:

https://reverb.com/item/13988770-harmon ... ique-ivory

https://reverb.com/item/13982687-airlin ... lack-white

https://reverb.com/item/13925176-kay-6- ... dark-burst

https://reverb.com/item/13915630-supro- ... 53-natural

https://reverb.com/item/13854866-magnat ... aul-bigsby

The Eristic · Post by **The Eristic** » Wed Jul 25, 2018 7:49 pm

Tenor Jagulele from South Africa.

https://reverb.com/item/7060277-fanner- ... one-inlays

Jero · Post by **Jero** » Wed Jul 25, 2018 7:53 pm

Chankgeez wrote:
Jero wrote: Every time I hear "Sleepwalk" I think about trying to find a cheap'ish one to noodle on. Are there any half decent ones for less than $300?
You two keep the lap/slide guitar game going strong here...I should go back and pay closer attention to all the ones you've posted I reckon.
Yeah, there are plenty of great vintage lap steel to be had for less than $300. Lots of nice stuff from the '50s's totally underappecriated. Spend a little more than that and you'll probably be able to get something really nice.
Go to shop near you to try lap steels out. That's the best way to get a good feel for what you like. You might find a bargain there as well. Stuff comes up on Reverb and eBay all the time though. If you know what you're looking for, you can grab a good deal there too.

Right on. We have a one pretty minimal music store here (I'd have better luck a pawn shop more than likely)
Have a hard time buying stuff like that on a whim...I've been fortunate enough to get most of my instruments for like $150-300 (used), so I might be out of luck

sadly I spend more on pedals than guitars

but who knows. Maybe I'll play one and it'll change me completely. I'll keep my eyes out for something. If it's not for me I can always resell.

...are those $100 rogues total shit? https://www.guitarcenter.com/Used/Rogue ... e=4WWRWXGP
worth it to at least get a feel for one or don't bother?

Chankgeez wrote:
dubkitty wrote:i took a poke around today, and though there wasn't a lot below $300 you can get a Supro with the string-through Ry Cooder pickup for around $400. you could probably go cheaper if you're willing to be patient. if i had spare moneez i'd get one myself...i've wanted a lap steel ever since i heard Lindley in the early 70s.
Yeah, if you're willing to spend a little bit more, you can really get a good one. The string through Supros are worth it.
Some recent stuff worthy of lookin' at:
https://reverb.com/item/13988770-harmon ... ique-ivory
https://reverb.com/item/13982687-airlin ... lack-white
https://reverb.com/item/13925176-kay-6- ... dark-burst
https://reverb.com/item/13915630-supro- ... 53-natural
https://reverb.com/item/13854866-magnat ... aul-bigsby

Those last two (supro student and magnatone)

Chankgeez · Post by **Chankgeez** » Wed Jul 25, 2018 8:12 pm

All the cheap modern lap steels will at least give you a feel for what it's like to play a lap steel. They're totally junk though. Quality's not at all there.

IMO, they're a waste of money.

If there's anyone you can borrow a lap steel from just to see if you wanna keep messin' with one, try do that.

Buy a cheap one if you can't find anything else, but you'll probably just want something a little better eventually.

Of course, the really cheap ones are begging to be abused/modded.