Gold Tone LS-6 Electric Lap Steel Guitar
$849.99
The Gold Tone LS-6 is a mahogany-bodied electric lap steel in a two-tone tobacco sunburst finish, built for players drawn to the sound of 1950s steel guitar.
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Watch the demoHear this model played Vintage-Inspired Tone | LS-6 Lap Steel Demo ft. Makyha King, opens a video playerAt a Glance
- Handedness
- Right-Handed
- Style
- Lap Steel Guitar
- Strings
- 6
- Scale Length
- 25"
- Pickup
- Yes
- Made In
- China
- Weight
- 6 lbs
The Gold Tone LS-6 is an electric 6-string lap steel guitar that evokes the Oahu Tonemaster, one of the most revered lap steels of the 1950s. It comes set up in open D (DADF#AD), the classic Hawaiian and blues slide tuning. The 20 markers on its rosewood fingerboard are a visual guide: you play over them rather than fretting the strings.
What makes the LS-6 different
- Close to the original Oahu. Gold Tone says its version is so close to the original that owners of Oahu instruments buy LS-6 pickups and hardware for the restoration of their own guitars.
- Single-coil magnetic pickup. One single-coil magnetic pickup, with chrome plated hardware.
- All-mahogany body. Mahogany top, back and sides with cream ABS binding, under a two-tone tobacco sunburst high gloss finish.
- ZeroGlide nut and Kluson-style tuners. A 2″ ZeroGlide nut and Kluson-style tuners with metal buttons, on a maple neck.
Who the LS-6 suits
The LS-6 suits a guitarist curious about the Hawaiian and blues slide traditions who wants a real electric lap steel. It also suits a seasoned steel player looking for a dependable gigging instrument with a 1950s look. Left-handed players can choose the left-handed LS-6/L.
Choose your LS-6
The two LS-6 pages are the same lap steel, built right-handed or left-handed.
| Model | Hand | Scale | Pickup | Tuning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LS-6 (this page) | Right | 25″ | Single coil | Open D |
| LS-6/L | Left | 25″ | Single coil | Open D |
| Model | What’s different | Hand |
|---|---|---|
| LS-6 | Right-handed LS-6 | Right |
| LS-6/L | Left-handed LS-6 | Left |
Setup, shipping and warranty
Every LS-6 is professionally set up at Gold Tone’s factory in Titusville, Florida before it ships. Shipping is free in the US. It comes with a hard case and Gold Tone’s manufacturer’s warranty.
To ask about the LS-6 before you order, call or text us at 404-218-8580.
Gold Tone LS-6 specifications
| Key facts | |
|---|---|
| Model | LS-6 (Gold Tone) |
| Type | Electric lap steel guitar |
| Strings | 6 |
| Handedness | Right-handed (left-handed: LS-6/L) |
| Scale length | 25″ |
| Pickup | Single-coil magnetic |
| Made in | China |
| Weight | 6 lbs |
| Neck | |
| Neck | Maple |
| Fingerboard | Rosewood |
| Fret markers | 20 |
| Inlay | Dot |
| Nut | 2″ ZeroGlide |
| Tuners | Kluson-style, metal buttons |
| Body and hardware | |
| Top | Mahogany |
| Back and sides | Mahogany |
| Binding | Cream ABS |
| Finish | Two-tone tobacco sunburst, high gloss |
| Hardware | Chrome plated |
| Output | 1/4″ jack |
| Strings | |
| Tuning | Open D (D A D F# A D) |
| Gauges | 6th .056w, 5th .044w, 4th .034w, 3rd .026w, 2nd .018, 1st .014 |
| In the box | |
| Case | Hard case |
| Optional bag | Gold Tone HBLS, sold separately |
| Setup | Gold Tone factory, Titusville, FL |
| Warranty | Gold Tone manufacturer’s warranty |
Gold Tone LS-6 questions
Can the LS-6 play in tunings other than open D?
Yes. Gold Tone says other tunings can be accommodated by installing strings gauged for them. Open G, C6 and E13 are common lap steel choices.
What amplifier does the LS-6 need?
Any guitar amplifier. The pickup feeds a standard 1/4-inch output jack, so no special lap steel amp is needed. An amplifier is not included.
Is there a lighter bag for the LS-6?
Yes. Gold Tone lists its HBLS bag as an available extra. Call or text us at 404-218-8580 to add one to your order.
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