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Oahus - The Steel Guitar Forum Oahus Author Topic: Oahus Rick Alexander Member From: Florida, USA posted 11 October 2005 10:54 PM The coolest of the Supro Supreme clones.. For some reason the Oahus are nicer - they seem to have stronger tone and better playability than the, at least in my experience.. And I love the engraved treble clef on the pickup cover, the OAHU lettered fret markers, and the 3 notes at the 12th & 24th frets - E B G! ------------------ Rick Alexander Remington Steelmaster T8, National Lap Steels. Guild X500, Strats & Teles, Taylor 710CE, Fender P Bass. Music Man, Fender & Peavey Amps [This message was edited by Rick Alexander on 11 October 2005 at 10:55 PM.] Andy Sandoval Member From: Bakersfield, California, USA posted 12 October 2005 12:03 AM Sweet indeed Rick!
Rickenbacher A-22 Gold Plated Fry Pan Lap Steel Guitar Volume and tone control. 1 1/2' horseshoe pickup. Serial number 1107. Rickenbacher Electro Model B Lap Steel While the fry pan remained in production for many years, Rickenbacher soon added another model with a body made from Bakelite. The earliest of these. Was Fender doing colors like this, this early ('49-'53)? Junqueira E Carneiro Biologia Celular E Molecular Pdf on this page. Also, trying. I'm a complete lap-steel geek and have only seen these in blue and the more common yellow. As far as dating it, if none here knows, you might check over at The Steel Guitar Forums, well worth the 1 time $5 membership fee.
Rick Alexander Member From: Florida, USA posted 12 October 2005 12:13 AM 12th fret - Try singing: 'O-A-HU' to the notation (E-B-G) If you do it right, it sounds magically mystical.. Here's the 24th fret - Andy Sandoval Member From: Bakersfield, California, USA posted 12 October 2005 12:24 AM What a coincidence too.
I've been playin my 40's Oahu Tonemaster all evening. Mine has the sunburst finish with the rope binding all around the edge and the black pickup cover and guard with a very sweet tone. [This message was edited by Andy Sandoval on 12 October 2005 at 12:26 AM.] Rick Alexander Member From: Florida, USA posted 12 October 2005 12:32 AM Nice.
What's the scale on the Tonemaster, about 25'? (these are 23') Oh yeah, and do you have a pic? [This message was edited by Rick Alexander on 12 October 2005 at 12:33 AM.] Andy Sandoval Member From: Bakersfield, California, USA posted 12 October 2005 01:46 AM I believe it's a 25' scale Rick I'm lookin for a pic of it too. Rick Alexander Member From: Florida, USA posted 12 October 2005 01:48 PM Victor Denance Member From: Bordeaux, France posted 12 October 2005 02:15 PM Hey Rick, you're insane! You've got way too much of these ole crappy Valcos. BTW I'm looking for one, so please shoot me an email if you wish to let a nice one go. (;o°) Rick Alexander Member From: Florida, USA posted 12 October 2005 03:46 PM Victor, you're definitely on the right track if you acquire one of these guitars.
I'm not planning on selling any of the ones I have, but there are usually a few on eBay. That's where I found mine. They often go for under $200.
Skip Keane Member From: Exeter, Rhode Island, USA posted 12 October 2005 03:51 PM Hello, I agree, those oahu's are the best. I have a black with yellow letters down the neck, 'the killer bee,' and wouldn't trade it for anything else. It's excellent!! Best sound ever, in my opinion.
I know it has a lot to do with the string through pickup that makes the difference. It screams!!! Skip Keane Rick Alexander Member From: Florida, USA posted 12 October 2005 03:53 PM Skip, can you post a pic of your guitar? Victor Denance Member From: Bordeaux, France posted 12 October 2005 03:57 PM BTW Rick, are these easy to play?
Ie I suppose it is impossible to palm mute the strings due to the string thru pickup design. Is it a problem, can you live with it? That's the only thing I might dislike about these. Steinar Gregertsen Member From: Arendal, Norway posted 12 October 2005 06:50 PM Palm muting at the bridge is 'doable'. Not very comfortable but definitely not impossible,- you get used to it.
Steinar ------------------ Rick Alexander Member From: Florida, USA posted 12 October 2005 08:21 PM Exactly. And that's the only slight drawback these guitars have - a small price to pay for the tone you get. I never really even think about it when I'm playing..
Jim Peter Member From: Mendon,Mich USA posted 13 October 2005 10:32 AM Rick, Those are some great looking guitars you have there. The first steel I bought was an Oahu similar to the ones you have pictured (mine has black knobs and a black plastic pickup cover). Like you say it is a fun little guitar to play. I have never been able to find any information about these guitars and I have always been curious about its history. I was wondering if you could tell me about what year it was manufactured, how much it would have cost back then and any other related tidbits. Also I was wondering if it is possible to take this pickup out and send it to Rick Aiello for a tune-up. I agree that palm blocking is not easy with these things.
It kind of forces you to pick block if you can. Jim Rick Alexander Member From: Florida, USA posted 13 October 2005 12:02 PM Jim, these guitars can be dated by their serial numbers - is the page. They were student models and the cost was around $39 in the 40s & 50s (Brad would know exactly). Pros tended to play New Yorkers or Rickys etc.
Because of the cleaner, more 'professional' sound. Who knew back then that these inexpensive student guitars would turn out to be blues & rock monsters.. All you need to send to Rick Aiello are the 2 magnets. Just loosen the 4 pickup screws on the pickup plate and the magnets pop right out. They tend to degausse after 50 or 60 years and need to be remag-ed.
Just email Rick first and make your arrangements. He also makes NIB replacements that kick butt.
If the volume of individual strings is inconsistent, you can adjust the pole pieces under each string. They are very sensitive, a slight turn makes a big difference. Before you turn them you might want to spray some contact cleaner or WD40 and wait a few minutes in case the little set screws are seized up.
Go easy, don't force them - you don't want to break them.. Rick Alexander Member From: Florida, USA posted 13 October 2005 12:11 PM Loosen the 4 screws on top and the magnets pop right out.. Insert a small screwdriver into each of the 6 holes to adjust individual string response.. [This message was edited by Rick Alexander on 13 October 2005 at 12:15 PM.] Tom Baylis Member From: Portland, Oregon posted 13 October 2005 04:48 PM Rick's right on the money here, but one or two words of caution: those plate screws are 'old' and sometimes break off, so proceed with caution when taking that cover plate off to get at the mags. For the pickup plate, the top two are shorter machine screws that just go into the bottom plate, but the two on the bridge side are longer wood screws that descend into the body.
And yes - often those pickup pole screws are frozen in place and without some free-up in advance a turn will bust 'em (been there, done that!). If they're free turning, crank 'em up so they just clear the string while playing, and adjust them to balance the output that sounds best. I just love these pickups, like everyone who tries 'em. And to make them even better, he's also right about Rick Aiello's NIB replacement mags for these - they kick major butt! I was fortunate to get a set (thanks again Rick) for one of my Supros, and they are incredible - not just stronger output, but I now seem to get a wider frequency response and richer overtones. I also sent a pair to Steve Kimock a while back, and just heard back during a tour break - he absolutely loves 'em! Tom Stephan Miller Member From: Silver Spring, Maryland, USA posted 13 October 2005 05:35 PM Here's another vote for the Aiello NIB's-- they worked an amazing transformation on my '60 Supro, which still looks mint, but now sounds better than mint.--Steve Rick Alexander Member From: Florida, USA posted 15 October 2005 12:22 PM a closer look under the hood..
Remag-ed magnets Victor Denance Member From: Bordeaux, France posted 15 October 2005 01:21 PM Thanks for the close up pics Rick. Mayan Prophecy Team Keygen Software. I finally understand how are these pups constructed.
Rick Alexander Member From: Florida, USA posted 15 October 2005 09:09 PM Ray sent in these pics of his National Academy.. Same cool pickup.. [This message was edited by Rick Alexander on 15 October 2005 at 09:10 PM.] Rick Alexander Member From: Florida, USA posted 17 October 2005 04:36 AM just won this Bronson on eBay today for $80.. This same guitar sure wore a lot of different labels. But they were all made in the same factory.. All times are Pacific (US) Administrative Options: Hop to.