Slider II Vintage Series : A great first lap steel

8 years ago

After wanting to get into playing the instrument, I purchased this lap steel as my first. I own a few HB guitars, so I knew the quality would be very decent.

When the instrument arrived it needed some up with the saddles, I messed around with it in open Day/G for a while before I changed the strings for a C6 tuning set up.

I also changed the white plastic knobs for metal ones you'd find on a Tele, and I put a black pick up cover on.

After learning more about how it's played and how to get the sounds I wanted, I'm very happy with the sound, it has a nice time with some reverb and such.

Pros:Cheap, very good quality, tone bar comes with case.

Cons: Don't really care for how the white knobs/pickups look against the silver and black.

When wearing the case on ones back, it would feel more comfortable if the straps were longer, I'm an average height/weight and the case feels like it was meant for a small child.

Overall, I'd encourage any beginner to give this lapsteel a go.

Image Harley Benton Slider II Vintage Series

Technical Data

  • Manufactured by Harley Benton
  • Released in 2004
  • Average price : $96
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