Silk Lap Steels

[Andy Volk]

SILK is a new brand (to me). Similar to the designs of the late Tom Pettingill. Here are pics and specs from their Facebook info:

West African Mahogany body and neck.
Inlaid Sycamore covers in B6 styling.
Bound and inlaid Wenge fretboard.
M.O.P dot markers.
Brass nut.
Through body stringing.
Kluson deluxe nickel tuners.
Mojo lap steel pickup, based on Valco string through.
CTS pots, Sprague cap, Switchcraft jack.
25" scale length.
Includes lightweight gig bag.






Per the builder:
Handmade one at a time in the UK.
Any questions please ask, you're welcome to try out at the workshop, Newbury, Berkshire, UK.
£799
UK delivery £65, tracked and insured.
International delivery £150, tracked and insured.

[Brad Bechtel]

Thanks for letting us know about this new guitar, Andy! It looks great.

[Bill Groner]

Nice looking steel. I like the inlaid covers.