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SOLD Asher 2014 #828 Ben Harper Signature Model

THIS ASHER GUITAR IS NOW SOLD - EMAIL ME IF YOU WANT ME TO BUILD YOU ONE JUST LIKE IT.

 

"I'm as excited about having this guitar in the world as much as my music really. It's that amazing of an electric guitar." - Ben Harper

The Ben Harper Signature Model lap steel guitar simultaneously captures the classic vibe and tone of the revered '59 Less Paul guitar with the feel and sustain of a vintage Weissenborn lap steel.

 

Asher's modern design creates tremendous playability and increased tone options for a more creative and musical experience. This model is hand-built using the finest tone woods and hardware available. Truly a unique hybrid, the Ben Harper Signature Model may be one of the most exciting lap steels ever built.


SPECIFICATIONS:
  • STYLE: 6-string lap steel
  • SCALE LENGTH: 25 inches
  • NECK & BODY: neck-through solid African mahogany with cylindrical tone chambers
  • TOP: flamed maple
  • PICKUPS: 2 Seymour Duncan Custom Shop '59-Style Humbuckers
  • PICKUP SWITCHING: three-way toggle
  • CONTROLS: master volume and master tone for each pickup
  • KNOBS: gold top hat
  • FRET BOARD: Indian rosewood
  • BRIDGE: T.O.M. by Tone Pros
  • MACHINE HEADS: Kluson Deluxe with keystone buttons
  • NUT: micarta
  • STRING SPACING:  nut: 1 3/4 inches, bridge: 2 1/8 inches
  • COLOR: T Burst
  • FINISH: nitro cellulose lacquer
  • NUMBER OF FRETS: 22
  • STRINGS: Asher Electro Hawaiian ® Lap Steel strings


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