National New Yorker lap steel guitars

[Lapsteelz]

Great demo and explanation! My next DIY lap steel will be a copy of a New Yorker, but not sure which model yet. These are lovely vintage instruments. Thanks Fred!

[jazzysnazzy]

Thank you for the very informative video. I just found one of these at a thrift shop. The SN is 4156G so My guess is 1942 vintage.

An amphenol to 1/4" adaptor was available on eBay. Can't wait to plug it in.

An amazing instrument.

[mrsullyrox]

i notice the first national you played had the old round connected cable- does your other end have a 1/4 inch jack that allows you to plug into your amp- and if so can u point me in the direction of getting one of those cables. or what they might be called- thank you very much

[docparider88]

This is very cool stuff .. makes me feel like a little kid again for some reason ... loved this vid .. im glad i watched .

[jonasbacklund]

where can i get a fretboard like that? with roman numbers, that was awesome!

[JustinSandercoe]

nice playing dude. J

[RIFFRAFF15]

a person like me experimenting with alternate tunings has never thought of any open MINOR chords. i really like the eerie sound. thanks for the inspiration and keep up the good work!

[LoveFemaleFeet]

Nice!

[orionsman]

...and accidentally kill and injure people!!! Really! Don't be careless about safety.

[orionsman]

If you dropped guitars on doorsteps, they would break into a million pieces.

[zRev1983]

that what the best "what if..." I've ever heard. it sure would be nice. imagine dropping guitars on doorsteps and not bombs.

[Markutbe]

Fred,

You have a very cool approach to the lap steel, and set yourself apart from so many soundalikes.

What is the song you're playing on the 1937?

Gminor tuning (D G D G Bb D) ?

[oahusteel75]

Thanks! I'm playing some bits and bobs I've come up with, none of which are finished songs as yet. You got the tuning right.

Fred

[quintvisk]

Thank you for posting this.

A wonderful history lesson (in a few minutes) and a look into some beautiful instruments. Also I love your take on arms manufacturers...I have felt the same way for years

[alt1962]

you talk tooo much... just play the damn thing!

[DJTonyP]

how much would one of thoes go for about now?

[rayoll]

very nice. makes me want to get my supros tuned up and get to practicing again.

[JuanRomano]

Salut cher Ami.

I'm so impatient to host you for the fRENCH SLIDE (& food) WEEK ! ;-)

Will have great time with everybody.

By the way, it's always a pleasure to watch this video.

Again bravo for it!

Salute.

[SweetUpDown40]

Fantastic! I would love to see a video of all three of your new yorkers side-by-side

[flyinga40]

Sounds great ,thanks for the demo &info

[mesnierp]

Fred,

I knew you are a great musician, but now I want you as my film director.

Awesome, brilliant! Your footage are always clear and just like real t.v.documentaries.

[crocauslide]

Hi Fred, Nice video, shows well both of your sides as a musician and a lap guitar historian !

[oahusteel75]

Thanks! Merci! :-)

[jipes]

Beautiful review and excellent audio examples which makes more easy to understand the beauty of this great lapsteel ! Thanks Fred !

[slidinbob]

Very interesting video Fred, beautiful lap steel, and beautiful sound! wonderful!!!

[flohayron]

You know what I think about you...It's really nice!!!

See you !!!

Flo

[vleb]

Just great ! Your instrument videos are always professional and full of infos...Keep' em coming ! What about amps you use ?

[oahusteel75]

Merci vleb! The amp is a Fender Blues Junior.

[davidbluesthomas]

excelente présentation,fred

[CuzenicLionel]

Interesting these different sound positions....and useful!

Greta presentation!

Have fun!!!!!

[JuanRomano]

Great to hear the firsts sounds from the "Old beauty" ;-)

Salute.