The Harley Benton has an adjustable string compensation, while the others have just a non-adjustable straight bridge. The Harley Benton has a 530mm scale, while the Gretsch has a 572mm scale, like the Fender FS52. There maybe details or tips that I don't think, or don't guess the influence due to my absence of knowledge about lap steels. And lap-style resonator guitar really came forth gangbusters much earlier, taking off heavily in the 1960s-70s and onward to today. click here-Fender Stringmaster T8, Carter D-10, 54 Fender Champion, two Oahu laps, two National laps, and two Resonators. But it has come roaring back pretty strongly the last 10-20 years. Heres a few Fender models to look at too. > or otherwise I can keep it for better days without hassle, considering it's "bargain" acquisition price, I won't die and it's a Gretsch - oh, that Great Gretsch Sound !. First - electric lap/console steel generally did lose popularity for a period, being largely overshadowed by pedal steel. OK, then I can re-sell it at an honest price : it's nice, like new, in its gig bag and it's a Gretsch - oh, that Great Gretsch Sound ! Without more info, following my personal taste and wallet, I'm pretty inclining to the Gretsch G5700 as the "reasonable compromise starter", as I am a Lap Steel Noob, but not a Guitar Noob though : Please welcome our newest member: MHKaoo.4 - Going vintage and more pricey with a "well preserved" 50s Magnatone Varsity in its case at 675E or a "player" 40's Fender Champion in case at 550E :
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