Detail 01
21-inch scale
Short scale means low string tension. Frets sit close together, so bar placement errors show up fast in pitch.
Product detailSKU #1316049519485
RogueRLS-1 Lap Steel Guitar With Stand and Gig Bag Metallic Blue
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Entry-level lap steel with a single pickup, stand and gig bag included. For players curious about slide playing without committing much money.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Guitarists wanting to try lap steel before buying a serious instrument
- Country, blues or Hawaiian slide practice at home
- Players who need a stand and bag included in the price
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Working players needing consistent intonation and output on stage
- Anyone wanting the sustain and thickness of a heavier steel body
- Standard guitarists expecting to fret notes normally
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
One sound, no blending. Tone shaping happens at your amp rather than on the instrument.
Detail 03
6-1/4 inch body width, 1-5/8 inch depth
Thin and narrow. Sits easily across the lap, but there is little body mass to feed sustain.
Detail 04
Stand adjustable 21-1/4 to 36-1/2 inches
Plays seated or standing. Standing height suits pedal-steel-style posture without a separate stand purchase.
Detail 05
29-inch overall length
Short enough to travel with. Fits in the included bag and in most car back seats.
Detail 06
D neck shape
Flatter back profile. Irrelevant to fretting here since your hand rides the bar, not the neck.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No amp, cable, or tone bar included — budget for all three
- 02Lap steels use high action on purpose; do not lower it
- 03Strings ship generic; a dedicated lap steel set improves tuning stability
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I play this like a regular guitar?
No. It sits flat across your lap and every note comes from a steel bar sliding on the strings. There is no conventional fretting.
02What tuning does it come in?
Lap steels are commonly tuned to open tunings like open G or open D rather than standard. Expect to retune it yourself to whatever your style calls for.
03Do I need a special bar?
Yes. A tone bar or steel is required and is sold separately. A regular bottleneck slide will work poorly on a lap instrument.
04Does it need an amp?
Yes, for real volume. It has a pickup and no acoustic projection to speak of, so unplugged it is barely audible.
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
- Blue
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
