Page 1 of 1
What is a good starter for a newbie?
Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2012 4:32 pm
by 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
Re: What is a good starter for a newbie?
Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2012 12:49 pm
by 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.
Re: What is a good starter for a newbie?
Posted: Sun Mar 25, 2012 11:45 am
by 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.
Re: What is a good starter for a newbie?
Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2012 2:03 pm
by rshatz
Peter,
What kind of music do you want to play?
Re: What is a good starter for a newbie?
Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2012 2:13 pm
by 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.
Re: What is a good starter for a newbie?
Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2012 11:14 am
by 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.
Re: What is a good starter for a newbie?
Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2012 11:33 am
by admin
Thanks Richard I will keep these models in mind.