Learning Lap Steel
Originally posted on John Mayer’s blog: ONE FORTY PLUS. 
*UPDATE: Sorry it took me so long to think of it, BUT. Though they come in quite a few different varieties below are two examples of what a lap steel guitar might look like (and YES, they are generally held on one’s lap). :-)
November 29th, 2011 at 1:43 am
I was wondering if he knew how to play a lap steel! Sounds very country… must be his buddy Keith’s influence ;-)
November 29th, 2011 at 4:19 am
Of course! the Lap Steel. What’s a lap steel?
November 29th, 2011 at 5:34 am
It’s kinda like a (steel) guitar, but you put it in your lap and play it with a slider. It’s used in alot of country songs (probably other music styles as well, but that’s the one that comes to mind for me).
November 29th, 2011 at 2:59 pm
Cool. Thank you!!
November 29th, 2011 at 8:09 pm
Sounds Sooooooooooooooooooooooo Good! Miss him so much! :)
December 1st, 2011 at 2:18 am
Thanks for posting the picture. I’ve never seen a lap steel. I wonder, can you still use a pick? I love the size and shape of both. Play on!! :-))
December 3rd, 2011 at 1:04 am
Did I forget to mention, that besides the shape and form of the instrument I also loved the piece John played. It made me smile.