by mick hearn » Fri Jan 23, 2015 7:58 am
Hi John - back from Spain already?
When you took the pickup out, did you have a close look at the wood inside? I have a pearloid covered Hofner lap steel, similar vintage and shape, and when I took a closer look inside I discovered it was made from genuine english plywood. I put a set of strings on and the guages I took from Brads Page of Steel so they were rather heavy.. Lots of retuning as the guitar bent.
ShoBud 6139 - Remington Steelmaster - George Boards 8 String - Gretsch Country Gent - National Twin 8 Console x 2 - National New Yorker and a shed full of guitars.