VLC Pedal Steel

Over the last several years a group of steels tossed a lot of ideas around.  Can a guitar be built which is very affordable, yet functional and attractive?  The VLC was born from those ideas.

Affordability:

Starting at 490.00 ($US), the VLC is less expensive than some used student models.

Functionality:

The basic VLC, VLC-1, still comes with 3 pedals and 2 knee levers.  The VLC-2 comes with an all-pull changer, 3 pedals, two levers, amd is not much  more.

All pedal and lever stops are "metal on metal," for a positive feel.  ; All pedal and lever stops can be adjusted for travel using a setscrew or screw.  Pedal height is also adjustable.

The first VLCs were less than 20 pounds, shipping weight!  (The brown VLC pictured is about 18 pounds.)

Attractiveness:
 

One problem with student models and economy models is they often are not as attractive or complete looking as more professional models.  The VLC is attractive!

Standard Colors, "Reb" or White.

Upgradability:

Additional levers and pedals can be ordered at the time of maunfacturing, or can be purchased later.   Changers are pre-drilled to allow at least 3 changes per string.  All-pull changers vary from double raise/single lower,  to triple raise/lower.

Standard Features:

Note:  Subject to change.  Some standard items may be omitted for tight budgets!

Raised neck
3 pedals
2 knee levers
VLC-1 Changer: Push/Pull, 3 changes per string.
VLC-2 Changer: All Pull.
Single Coil pickups - Pickup mounting hole is sized for Lawrence Pickups (Wide)
All pedals/levers tune at the endplate using nylon nuts
16:1 ratio tuning keys or keyless tuners.

Options:

Various color combinations
Formica finish.
Additional Pedals and Levers
Leftys!

Pre-ordered guitars may be customised.
 

Prices

(As of Dec 2000, Subject to change, shipping extra.  Shipping runs around 40-50)

Single Neck, 10 strings, E9th Tuning:

VLC-1, 3x2:  $US 490
VLC-2, 3x2:  $US 550
Additional Levers:  $35  (Includes Vertical Levers)
Additional Pedals:  $45

Double Neck, 8x4:  Not Priced as of Dec/00
 

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VLC with Formica and all pull changer

Grainy shot of the undercarraige used on VLC # 3