Initial DEPOSIT for Ben Harper Signature 6-String Lap Steel Guitar

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: "I'm as excited about having this guitar in the world as much as my music really. It's that amazing of an electric guitar." - Ben Harper This Signature Model 6-string lap steel guitar was created for Ben Harper by Bill Asher to simultaneously capture the classic tones of the revered '59 Les Paul guitar with the feel and vibe of a Weissenborn. Asher guitars are widely known for their incredible sustain, versatile tone, and uncompromising craftsmanship. Asher's modern design creates tremendous playability and increased tone options for a more creative and musical experience. This model is hand-built using the finest tone woods and hardware available. Truly a unique hybrid, the Ben Harper Signature Model may be one of the most exciting lap steels ever built. SPECIFICATIONS: style: 6-string lap steel scale length: 25 inches scale lines: 22 neck & body: neck through body construction, solid okoume top: figured maple with binding **wood grain will vary pickups: 2 Seymour Duncan Custom Shop '59-Style Humbuckers with cream pickups rings pickup switching: three-way toggle controls: master volume and master tone for each pickup knobs: gold top hat fret board: Indian rosewood with mother of pearl inlay bridge: Tone Pros tuners: Kluson Deluxe with keystone buttons nut: custom designed with Tusq material by Graphtech string spacing: nut: 1 3/4 inches, bridge: 2 1/8 inches finish: thin poly or nitro cherry burst, tobacco burst, tea burst case: custom hardshell by G & G Quality Case Co. strings: Electro Hawaiian® Lap Steel Strings - medium heavy nickel round wound .015-.058 ** FEATURES: Innovative design by Ben Harper and Bill Asher 25 inch scale length, 6 strings 2 Seymour Duncan custom mshop 59er pickups Highest quality hardware and internal components Comes with custom hard shell case by G & G Crafted by Bill Asher in Los Angeles NOTES: *The $1200 payment is the non refundable deposit on the retail cost of the lap steel. Once we receive your deposit, we will be crafting this lap steel for YOU. It should take us between 8-12 months. We will invoice you for the balance due, plus shipping and tax if you live in CA when the guitar is on Bill's bench getting assembled and set up. ***AN ADMINISTRATION FEE will be added to any additional approved customizations including different choice in electronics, hardware, wood or finish. Please email us if you have any questions, or want additional customization (extra fees may apply).