stereotank transforms a blank skate deck into lap steel guitar
the custom built piece is made from a single blank skate deck, and is capable of producing mellow sound similar to a conventional instrument.
stereotank transforms a blank skate deck into lap steel guitar
all images courtesy of stereotank
the ‘lap skate guitar’, by new york-based stereotank, is a hybrid instrument that merges music and skateboarding. the custom built piece is made from a single blank skate deck, and is capable of producing mellow sound similar to a lap steel guitar. other components include a 1/4” input jack, electric bridge, pick-up, volume knob, a single lock nut, and six tuning pegs. the ‘lap steel guitar’, plus its mini amp, are small enough to fit in a backpack. thus, allowing quick, easy transport that even a skater could get in to.
plugged into mini amp
video courtesy of hector tepuy
front
bridge close-up
lock nut and tuning pegs detail
sliding away
diagram
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