Detail 01
21 inch scale
Short. Frets sit close together, so slide intonation is less forgiving and requires accurate bar placement.
Product detailSKU #1316049519475
RogueRLS-1 Lap Steel Guitar With Stand and Gig Bag Metallic Black
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 21-inch scale lap steel with one single-coil pickup, bundled with a stand and gig bag. An inexpensive way to start slide playing.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Guitarists curious about lap steel without a large outlay
- Country, blues and gospel slide parts in open tunings
- Playing seated or standing at the included adjustable stand
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players wanting pedal steel with pedals and knee levers
- Anyone needing more than one pickup or tone options
- Serious stage use where a heavier, more resonant instrument matters
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Single pickup, S configuration
One single-coil position only. No pickup switching, so tone shaping happens at your amp or pedals.
Detail 03
Stand adjusts 21-1/4 to 36-1/2 inches
Covers seated lap height up to standing playing height, so you are not locked into one posture.
Detail 04
29 inch overall length, 6-1/4 inch body width
Small and narrow. Easy to carry and store, and it sits comfortably across the legs.
Detail 05
1-5/8 inch body depth
Thin solid body. Little acoustic volume, so it needs an amp to be heard properly.
Detail 06
D neck shape
Irrelevant to playing here. Lap steel is played with a bar above the frets, never fretted by hand.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No tone bar, fingerpicks, amp or cable included
- 02Strings are for high action and slide, not fretting
- 03Set up in an open tuning such as open E or G
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Do I need a special bar to play this?
Yes. Lap steel is played with a steel or glass tone bar held in your fretting hand. A regular bottleneck slide is not the same tool.
02Can I play it like a normal guitar?
No. The strings sit high above the frets so they cannot be pressed down. It is played flat, with a bar, in an open tuning.
03What tuning does it come in?
Set it yourself. Open E and open G are common starting points for blues and country; C6 is common for Hawaiian and western swing.
04Is the stand sturdy enough for gigs?
It handles practice and light playing at heights from 21-1/4 to 36-1/2 inches. Heavy stage use is asking a lot from a budget stand.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Pickup Configuration
- S
2 detailsPlayability
- Scale Length
- 21
- Neck Shape
- D
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
4 detailsSize & weight
- Adjustable Height
- 21-1/4 inch to 36-1/2 inch
- Body Width
- 6-1/4 inch
- Overall Length
- 29 inch
- Body Depth
- 1-5/8 inch
