What is a good starter for a newbie?

[Randal]

Hello, I am a newbie and was wondering what would be a good starter Rick lap slide to learn on? I do not know anything about 8 or 10 strings, so a 6 string lap slide to start. Thank you for any help, Randal

[rshatz]

I would suggest one of the Model 100 series. They are relatively inexpensive and sound very good.

Another alternative is to be metal body model NS. I don't think they sound as good but they are good instruments.

[admin]

Richard: As you know I have thought of getting a lap steel before. I put it on hold as I was bothered by a difficult time I had when trying a non-Rickenbacker that I did not get along with well. What words of encouragement can you offer based on your experience with lap steels. Perhaps the one I had was not set up properly.

[rshatz]

Peter,
What kind of music do you want to play?

[admin]

Richard: More rock and pop that might be found in songs such as Teach Your Children, My Sweet Lord as well as some classic bottleneck tunes.

[rshatz]

Peter,
The Model 100 series and the NS would fill the bill. ($400-5oo)
For just a little more money ($600) the Model 59 would be better.

[admin]

Thanks Richard I will keep these models in mind.