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Features Mobile Steel Guitar Electro-Liege Lapsteel Width of the body of the guitar 1.75 inches 1.75 inches   Width of the body of the guitar that rests against the player 2.5 inches 1.75 inches Weight of the guitar 6 to 8 pounds 6 pounds 8 oz Position of the guitar with respect to the player […]

Melobar’s Power Slide: The history of the mobile lapsteel/slide guitar goes back to the origin of the modern acoustic/electric guitar. There have been 4 attempts to date to build an acceptable mobile steel guitar: “The editors of Guitar Player magazine have honored the Peavey Power Slide, a next-generation slide guitar instrument ergonomically designed for maximum […]

Lap Steel Guitars, whether they have 6, 7, 8 or 10+ strings offer a unique and captivating playing experience for musicians seeking expanded tonal possibilities and melodic expressiveness. The instrument with its vibrato ability can mimic the human voice, much like a violin.  As a result, it is ideal backup lead guitar that can complement […]

What is important to you when choosing a double neck guitar?What is important to you when considering a double neck guitar?  What vintage models have inspired you and why?  What tuning on each neck do you use that require the use of a double neck? I was especially inspired by the beauty of the old [...]

What is important to you when considering a single neck console?  What scale length and string spacing?  What vintage instrument has influenced you the most? The single neck console guitar that had the largest influence on my design is the Fender Deluxe.  This guitar was possibly the most popular single neck steel of all time.  [...]

What vintage guitar (in any) inspires you when you think of owning a lapsteel guitar?  What features are important to you?  Do you prefer 6, 7, or 8 strings?  Why?  What scale length do you prefer?  Why? Gibson and Rickenbacker had the primary influence on my Caladesi designed lapsteels.  I actually prefer 7 strings but [...]