Asher "Lotus Flower" Inlay on Electro Hawaiian Model I 2005 trans blue nitro

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

Asher Guitars & Lap Steels is a Los Angeles boutique guitar company that is dedicated to handcrafting stellar quality instruments and providing superior guitar accessories that can be appreciated by musicians of all types.

Bill Asher, the founder and luthier behind Asher Guitars and Lap Steels, is considered a master guitar craftsman by legendary musicians. With loyal clientele such as Jackson Browne, Ben Harper, Fleetwood Mac, Zac Brown Band, James Valentine (Maroon 5) and Beck, Asher's 30-plus years of experience working on thousands of guitars has made him one of the most sought-after luthiers in the country.

 

The inception of Asher Guitars started in 1982 and has steadily manifested into a world-renowned boutique guitar company dedicated to crafting fine instruments and providing superior service with attention to personal connection. Asher Guitars sells direct to the customer, as well as carries select dealers in the United States and abroad. Aside from its offerings of handcrafted instruments, Asher also supplies one import model (the Electro Hawaiian Junior lap steel guitar) as well as various Asher branded pickups, strings, straps and accessories. All of the Asher products maintain the same high level of quality that discerning customers appreciate.

 

Asher Guitars is a small, family-run company, which enables it to provide a comfortable, person-based buying experience due to its selection of quality products and customer service. Asher, along with his brother Robert, also perform extensive restorations on vintage instruments and regularly maintain guitar collections for a handful of loyal clients.