Instruments and Luthiers

1956 Rickenbacker DW-16

January 1, 2021 • Geronimo "Geri" Valdriz • Instruments and Luthiers

In the 1950's Rickenbacker began producing wood bodied double neck steel guitars to compete [...]

1930's Lectro Lab "Troubadour" Style

February 1, 2021 • Geronimo "Geri" Valdriz • Instruments and Luthiers

In 1932 Rickenbacker's "Frying Pan" lap steel was introduced as the first electric guitar. [...]

1939 Rickenbacher Model 59 in Crinkled Black

March 4, 2021 • Geronimo "Geri" Valdriz • Instruments and Luthiers

For the beginning student Rickenbacher introduced the Model 59, stamped from sheet metal. [...]

Early 1930's Rickenbacher Amplifier

April 1, 2021 • Geronimo "Geri" Valdriz • Instruments and Luthiers

From the very beginning, Rickenbacher developed and sold guitar amplifiers. After all, the first [...]

The Great Jerry Byrd Fry Pan Mystery

February 20, 2022 • Addison Ching • Instruments and Luthiers

From time to time Steel Trappings receives comments and inquiries from its readership. [...]

Pedal Like A Lion

July 18, 2022 • Addison Ching • Instruments and Luthiers

FRANKENSTEEL? Guests of the 2022 Waikiki Steel Guitar Festial may have noticed Kiyoshi [...]

The ‘Oi No Ka ‘Oi Steel Guitars

November 10, 2022 • Kevin Gillies • Instruments and Luthiers

The ‘Oi No Ka ‘Oi Hawaiian Steel Guitar is the result of a conversation with Alan Akaka and a [...]

The ‘Oi No Ka ‘Oi Steel Guitars - Part II

November 25, 2022 • Kevin Gillies • Instruments and Luthiers

In order to address sound quality, we have to start with a basic agreement on how we hear [...]

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Hawai‘i Island Steel Guitar Experience at Mauna Lani
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Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival at Ka Makana Ali‘i
February 15, 2025 – 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM HST
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Outrigger Kona Resort and Spa, Keauhou, Hawai‘i

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