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Kent Armstrong Pickups Kent Armstrong Pickups are the best value you can find in pickups. Our customers have repeatedly raved over the great tone they get from them.

Vintage Vibe Pickups Pete Biltoff of Vintage Vibe Guitars is building the best custom pickups we have found. He is setting new standards in pickup technology and incredible tone.

TKL TKL is the best recognized name in instrument cases and gig bags. All of our lap steels come with TKL gig bags (see our product description for specific model).

Paul Franklin Paul is the top session steel player in Nashville. You have heard him on dozens of country hits. He plays the Teleratt (now renamed as the Diamondback) and an early version of the Melobro.

David Lindley David is one of the great genius of steel and slide playing. His use of the original Melobar Skreemr helped put Melobar on the map. If you ever have a chance to see him play live, do not miss the opportunity. He is a stunning player, and also a great entertainer. A true guitarist's guitarist.

Steel Guitar Forum An invaluable resource for steel and slide players. Check out the Steel Without Pedal forum. It is a great place for asking questions about players, technique, tunings, and all things related to lap steel and resonator guitars. This is a great and friendly community of players.

Brad's Page of Steel This is the most extensive web site available about lap steel guitar. You will find information about players, tunings, technique, and manufacturers. Brad Bechtel has provided a tremendous resource to lap steel, and we all owe him a debt of gratitude.

Texas Guitar Shows The "Four Amigos" of Texas Guitar Shows produce great vintage guitar shows around the United States. We exhibit at many of their shows, and you will also find numerous vintage lap steels at any of their shows.

 

 

 

 

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