SOLD Rare Asher 2005 "Lotus Flower" #1 of 1 Electro Hawaiian Model I Lap Steel w/ Custom Hand Cut Inlay - Great Condition

Product

This is an amazing, rare, one-of-a-kind Asher lap steel from 2005 in near mint condition. The hand-cut inlayed mother of pearl, abalone and birds-eye maple Lotus Flower was a collaboration between Bill Asher and his brother in-law Jeff Yamada - an artisan of wood and steel. Only a few guitars each year are hand built with this kind of detail and each one is unique. This lap steel was also on display 2008-2009 at the Museum of Making Music for their History Of Slide Guitar Exhibit.

"The tone and feel of these lap steels are a driving force for players like Ben Harper, Greg Leisz, Robert Randolph and Bruce Bouton".  Bill Asher

Specifications

• "Lotus Flower" Custom Electro Hawaiian Model I Lap Steel
• s/n# 142, #1 of 1
• African mahogany body and neck with tone chambers
• A+ grade maple top
• Clear gloss nitro finish over trans blue stain
• Hand cut and inlaid mother of pearl, abalone and birds-eye maple
• Cream binding on body and neck
• Madagascar Rosewood fretboard
• Asher rosewood bridge
• Gold Kluson 3-on-a-side tuners
• Dual Blade Humbucker pickups set
• 3-way switch
• Cedar Creek Custom hardshell case
• 8 lbspounds
• Near mint condition