SX Lap 2 Ash 3TS Electric Lap Steel Guitar w/Bag & Stand

SX Lap 2 Ash 3TS Electric Lap Steel Guitar – 3-Tone Sunburst, P90 Pickup, Stand & Bag

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Classic Electric Lap Steel Tone with Beautiful 3-Tone Sunburst Styling! The SX Lap 2 Ash 3TS is a full-size 6-string electric lap steel guitar offering traditional steel guitar sounds, quality solid wood construction, and practical features at an affordable price.

Featuring an American swamp ash body, rosewood fretboard with 36 marked playing positions, P90-style single-coil pickup, and fully adjustable bridge, this instrument is ideal for blues, country, Hawaiian music, rock, bluegrass, and Western swing.

A removable lap steel stand and padded carrying bag are included, making the SX Lap 2 an excellent choice for musicians discovering lap steel as well as experienced players looking for an affordable additional instrument.

Traditional Electric Lap Steel Sound

The SX Lap 2 is designed for the expressive playing techniques that make lap steel guitars distinctive. Unlike conventional guitars, lap steel players use a steel tone bar or slide to contact the strings rather than pressing the strings against frets.

Moving the bar along the strings produces smooth pitch transitions, singing sustain, and expressive vibrato. These techniques are central to blues, country, Hawaiian music, Western swing, and many other musical styles.

Whether you're new to lap steel or already familiar with steel guitar techniques, the SX Lap 2 offers an accessible instrument for exploring this unique sound.

Classic Three-Tone Sunburst Finish

The SX Lap 2 Ash 3TS features a classic Three-Tone Sunburst finish, giving the guitar an attractive vintage-inspired appearance.

Paired with the swamp ash body and rosewood fretboard, the Sunburst finish creates a traditional look reminiscent of classic electric guitars and steel instruments.

P90-Style Single-Coil Pickup

The SX Lap 2 is equipped with a P90-style single-coil pickup with approximately 8K ohms of resistance.

The pickup provides clear and expressive electric lap steel tones, from smooth country and Hawaiian-style melodies to blues and rock sounds with added amplifier overdrive.

Separate volume and tone controls allow convenient adjustment of output level and tonal response.

American Swamp Ash Body and Rosewood Fretboard

The solid American swamp ash body provides a sturdy platform for lap steel playing.

The rosewood fretboard features 36 marked positions along the 22 3/4" scale. These markings serve as visual references for positioning the steel tone bar rather than conventional frets used to stop the strings.

Players can use these markers to develop accurate pitch placement while learning slides, vibrato, and other traditional steel guitar techniques.

Fully Adjustable Bridge

One of the SX Lap 2's most useful features is its fully adjustable bridge.

Unlike many basic lap steel designs, the bridge allows adjustment of individual string intonation and overall string height. This provides useful flexibility when experimenting with different strings, tunings, and setup preferences.

The generous 3/8" spacing between strings helps make individual string picking and steel bar techniques more comfortable.

Removable Lap Steel Stand Included

The SX Lap 2 includes a removable lap steel stand, allowing the instrument to be supported independently rather than resting exclusively across the player's lap.

The adjustable stand accommodates different playing positions and allows musicians to perform while seated or standing.

The approximate playing height ranges from 29" to 50" with the stand, depending on adjustment.

Padded Carry Bag Included

A padded carrying bag is included for convenient storage and transportation.

Combined with the removable stand, the included accessories make this an attractive package for players seeking a practical and affordable introduction to electric lap steel guitar.

Why Choose the SX Lap 2 Ash 3TS Electric Lap Steel Guitar?

• Classic Lap Steel Tone: Expressive electric steel guitar sounds for blues, country, Hawaiian music, rock, and Western swing.
• Beautiful Three-Tone Sunburst Finish: Vintage-inspired styling that complements the swamp ash body and rosewood fretboard.
• Solid American Swamp Ash Body: Traditional solid wood construction and attractive appearance.
• P90-Style Single-Coil Pickup: Clear, bright tones with versatile response for clean or amplified blues and rock playing.
• Rosewood Fretboard with 36 Marked Positions: Convenient visual reference points for accurate steel bar placement.
• Fully Adjustable Bridge: Useful setup flexibility for individual string intonation, string height, and tuning preferences.
• Wide 3/8" String Spacing: Comfortable separation for fingerpicking and steel bar techniques.
• Removable Stand Included: Convenient positioning for practice and performance while seated or standing.
• Padded Carry Bag Included: Useful protection without requiring a separate bag purchase.
• Excellent Value: An accessible electric lap steel package with quality features and practical accessories.

Explore the Classic Sound of Electric Lap Steel! Whether you're discovering lap steel for the first time or adding another instrument to your collection, the SX Lap 2 Ash 3TS offers expressive tone, traditional styling, adjustable hardware, and included accessories in one affordable package.

Features and Specifications

Brand: SX

Measurements

• Overall Length: 33"
• Body Length: 13"
• Scale Length: 22 3/4"
• Lower Bout Width: 8 1/4"
• Upper Bout Width: 5 7/8"
• Width at Nut: 2 1/16"
• Body Thickness: 1 1/2"
• String Spacing: 3/8"
• Bridge to Bottom of Body: 3"
• Tuner Hole Size: 10mm
• Instrument Weight: 8 lbs
• Shipping Weight: 13 lbs

Factory Tuning and Alternative Tunings

The SX Lap 2 comes factory tuned to Open G (D-G-D-G-B-D, low to high), a popular tuning for blues and rock lap steel playing.

Other commonly used lap steel tunings include:

• Open G: D-G-D-G-B-D
• Open A: E-A-E-A-C#-E
• Open D: D-A-D-F#-A-D
• Open E: E-B-E-G#-B-E
• High G: G-B-D-G-B-D

Different tunings may require appropriate string gauges and setup adjustments to maintain safe string tension and comfortable playability.

• Model: Lap 2 Ash 3TS
• Instrument Type: Electric Lap Steel Guitar
• Orientation: Right-Handed
• Number of Strings: 6
• Body: American Swamp Ash
• Fretboard: Rosewood
• Playing Positions: 36 marked positions (fretless lap steel)
• Scale Length: 22 3/4"
• Pickup: P90-style single coil
• Pickup Resistance: Approximately 8K ohms
• Bridge: Fully adjustable for individual string intonation and overall string height
• String Spacing: 3/8"
• Tuners: Chrome Die-Cast
• Controls: Master Volume and Tone
• Finish: 3-Tone Sunburst
• Factory Tuning: Open G (D-G-D-G-B-D)
• Factory String Gauges: .012, .018, .024w, .030w, .036w, .052w
• Included Accessories: Removable Lap Steel Stand and Padded Carry Bag

FAQ:

Q: How tall will the stand extend? Far enough to play standing up?
A: Yes The maximum height of the stand is 48" The lap steel itself with the body and fret board is just under 2" so the total height (max) is about 50" off the ground. The minimum height of the leg is 27" So the instrument has a height range with the stand of approximately 29" to 50" off the ground.
Q: Are hard cases available for this instrument?
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Q: How do you tune it?
A: The lap steel comes from the factory tuned to Open G (D-G-D-G-B-D). However, unlikely most any other lap steel available, this model comes with an ADJUSTABLE BRIDGE, which means a variety of tunings are possible. Blues and Rock players tend to favor Open G and Open A. Open A raises each of the notes a whole-step (2 frets) to E-A-E-A-C#-E. Open D and Open E are also commonly used. Open D is tuned D-A-D-F#-A-D, and open E is a whole-step higher: E-B-E-G#-B-E. Joe Perry of Aerosmith uses Open E on his electric lap steel. David Lindley is another player who uses transposed variations of these tunings. Bluegrass and Country Dobro players tend to favor an altered G tuning, often called "High-G", where the 6th string is tuned up to "G" instead of down to "D", and the 5th string is also tuned up, to B: G-B-D-G-B-D. They also sometimes raise it up to "High-A": A-C#-E-A-C#-E.