A revolutionary take on the acoustic square neck Lap-Steel Guitar.
The Art of Lap-Steel
After hundreds of hours of experimentation, Andy has developed a unique acoustic system for lap steel guitar. Based around a circular soundboard with spoke bracing. It has powerful projection due to its unique horn amplification port that faces towards the audience. This is a purpose-built lap steel (square-neck) instrument, reimagined from the ground up with a focus on efficiency. It has an outstanding dynamic range, incredibly even and open tonality and looks like nothing else on the market. The playing experience is incredibly comfortable as the guitar is made for lap playing not modified for it.
It’s whats inside that counts
The top and back of the guitar are circular soundboards with spoked bracing. Floating within the sound chamber is a thin-walled horn. The horn functions as an additional surface area for the soundboards and as a passive amplifier. Whilst most lap steels project primarily to the player, SDR guitars also project strongly to the audience through the side-mounted horn.
The exponential and uniform spoke bracing design generates a strong resonance for all frequencies, creating a remarkably even and open tone.
See the Prototypes and Hypothesis sections for more insight into this journey.
Get in touch with Andy to plan your choice of either Dobro, Horn, or Tri-cone SDR lap steel guitar.