Electro Hawaiian Junior Lap Steel, 6-string

 

 

 

 

 

The best electric lap steel on the market just got better. Asher Guitar’s Electro Hawaiian Junior 6-string lap steel got a complete overhaul and although the look is generally the same, the telling is in the details.

Known for its solid construction and quality components, the use of lighter-weight African mahogany with its neck-through-body construction, provides the optimal foundation for creating an impressive resonance and tonal range. The improved high output humbucker pickups produce an impressive huge sound with depth and clarity without being too dark.

The Junior’s slightly wider string spacing allows for effortless playability making it a great cross-over instrument for guitar, Dobro and Weissenborn players. The 2019 version also now has 24 frets (expanded from 22), which allows easy access to the 3rd octave. A newly designed aluminum wrap-around bridge with flat radius has been added for improved body contact, string spacing and sustain. Other upgrades include better performing machine heads, USA low-friction nut by Graphtech and a reliable padded gig bag with heavy duty zippers.

The 2019 Jr. now has a Granadillo fretboard which is CITIES compliant, so this lap steel can safely travel across international borders.

This work-horse lap steel now comes in 5 enticing colors (tobacco burst, trans cherry, antique white, lake placid blue and a limited edition Gold Top). Although it is moderately priced for all players the Jr. performs up to the standards of the Pros. Professional artists including Robert Randolph, Emily Robison (Dixie Chicks), Bruce Bouton (Garth Brooks), Mike Johnson (Reba MacEntire), and many other pro and gigging musicians use the Asher Electro Hawaiian Junior to add depth and musicality to their work.

The Jr. is suitable for any musical genre including blues, rock, folk, jazz, country, Hawaiian, etc. and also used for many applications including studio recording, live performance, large venue concerts, soundtracks, commercial work and most predominantly for pleasure at home.

 

SPECIFICATIONS:

  • style ~ lap steel
  • scale length ~ 25 inches
  • neck & body ~ neck through body construction, solid mahogany
  • pickups ~ two humbuckers
  • pickup switching ~ three-way toggle
  • controls ~ master volume and master tone
  • string spacing ~ nut: 1 7/8 " and  bridge: 2 3/16"
  • fret board ~ granadillo (CITES compatible)
  • bridge ~ aluminum wrap-around with flat radius
  • nut ~ Graphtech low friction
  • finish ~ tobacco burst, trans cherry, antique white, lake placid blue and limited edition gold top (different pricing for gold top and upgrades) 
  • case ~ comes with gig bag (custom hardshell available, $183)
  • fret lines ~ 24
  • strings ~ Asher Electro Hawaiian® Lap Steel Strings
  • price in US dollars for all colors but gold ~ $950*
  • price in US dollars for gold top only ~ $1175*

** Price includes gig bag. Upgraded USA made gig bag and hard shell cases are available

 

UPGRADES:

Pickup Upgrade Kit for Asher Electro Hawaiian® Junior


  • 2 Jason Lollar Imperial Humbucker pickups – these pickups capture the airy top end, tight lows, balanced midrange, and complex overtones of the best original PAF pickups. Neck 7.6k, Bridge 8.4k.
  • 2 USA CTS pots
  • orange drop capacitor
  • installation by Asher Guitar Tech
  • current Asher Guitars warranty remains intact
  • Price for kit and installation in US Dollars: $405*
  • Price for kit alone (comes with instructions) in US Dollars: $320* (NOTE: if installing yourself or by your own guitar technician, it is considered an after-market modification, which voids current warranty)

Upgraded Hardshell case by TKL


  • TKL custom black (or maroon) Tolex case
  • plush and padded interior
  • sturdy handle
  • Price in US Dollars: $183*

Belly Bar Kit for Asher Electro Hawaiian® Junior - Now you can play standing up with the Asher Belly Bar!

  • hand-crafted Belly Bar with neoprene sleeve
  • metal ferreules
  • nickel strap lock
  • 3" Webb strap
  • installation
  • Price for kit and installation in US Dollars: $200*
  • Price for kit alone (comes with instructions) in US Dollars: $165* (NOTE: if installing yourself or by your own guitar technician, it is considered an after-market modification, which voids current warranty)

*email us to confirm current pricing