{"title":"Steel Guitars","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"gibson-century-lap-steel-electric-guitar-1952-2160","title":"Gibson Century Lap Steel Electric Guitar (1952)","description":"Gibson Century Model Lap Steel Electric Guitar, c. 1952, made in Kalamazoo, Michigan, blue lacquer finish, maple body, brown original hard shell case. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 32 1\/2 in. (82.6 cm.), 8 1\/4 in. (21 cm.) width, and 1 3\/4 in. (4.4 cm.) deep. Scale length is 22 1\/2 in. (572 mm.). Excellent Condition.","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852770365580,"sku":"2160","price":900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_aa6e586e-7b00-4e57-bf4f-794ea2c437d1.jpg?v=1774327741"},{"product_id":"gibson-eh-150-lap-steel-electric-guitar-1937-2625","title":"Gibson EH-150 Lap Steel Electric Guitar (1937)","description":"Gibson EH-150 Model Lap Steel Electric Guitar, c. 1937, made in Kalamazoo, Michigan, sunburst lacquer finish, maple body, original tweed hard shell case. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn early EH-150 with the \"Charlie Christian\" blade pickup, generally considered the best sounding lap steel in Gibson's history.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 32 in. (81.3 cm.), 8 7\/8 in. (22.5 cm.) wide at lower bout, and 1 13\/16 in. (4.6 cm.) deep. Scale length is 22 1\/2 in. (572 mm.). Excellent Condition.","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852770726028,"sku":"2625","price":1100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"multi-kord-six-string-pedal-steel-electric-guitar-2765","title":"Multi-Kord Six-String Pedal Steel Electric Guitar","description":"Multi-Kord Six-String Model Pedal Steel Electric Guitar, red pearloid finish, red tolex original hard shell case. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Excellent Condition.","brand":"Multi-Kord","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852771086476,"sku":"2765","price":500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_782a26e1-ebd1-4fd2-b893-4c3ea85d5571.jpg?v=1774327774"},{"product_id":"fender-champion-lap-steel-electric-guitar-1950-2801","title":"Fender Champion Lap Steel Electric Guitar (1950)","description":"Fender Champion Model Lap Steel Electric Guitar, c. 1950, made in Fullerton, California, yellow pearloid finish, original grey chipboard case. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 30 in. (76.2 cm.), 7 1\/2 in. (19 cm.) wide at lower bout, and 1 3\/8 in. (3.5 cm.) deep. Scale length is 22 1\/2 in. (572 mm.). Excellent Condition.","brand":"Fender","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852771348620,"sku":"2801","price":850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_3e62a2f8-dcac-4d38-80e2-d3d97dc11221.jpg?v=1774327788"},{"product_id":"rickenbacker-lap-steel-guitar-and-amplifier-set-2943","title":"Rickenbacker Lap Steel Guitar and Amplifier Set","description":"Rickenbacker Lap Steel Guitar and Amplifier Set. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eCall or email us for additional technical information","brand":"Rickenbacker","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852771709068,"sku":"2943","price":900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_ef147d8e-4c32-4ee4-9868-89bad577418f.jpg?v=1774327805"},{"product_id":"rickenbacker-b-6-lap-steel-electric-guitar-1941-3399","title":"Rickenbacker B-6 Lap Steel Electric Guitar (1941)","description":"Rickenbacker B-6 Model Lap Steel Electric Guitar, c. 1941, made in Los Angeles, California, molded Bakelite body and neck, original tweed hard shell case. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 29 3\/4 in. (75.6 cm.), 9 1\/2 in. (24.1 cm.) wide at lower bout, and 1 3\/4 in. (4.4 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 22 1\/2 in. (572 mm.). Width of nut is 2 1\/4 in. (57 mm.). Excellent Condition.","brand":"Rickenbacker","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852772954252,"sku":"3399","price":1950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_4d0558e9-fdc8-4fd2-8d77-41249c902d35.jpg?v=1774327849"},{"product_id":"rickenbacker-model-b-6-lap-steel-electric-guitar-1948-3855","title":"Rickenbacker Model B-6 Lap Steel Electric Guitar (1948)","description":"Rickenbacker Model B-6 Model Lap Steel Electric Guitar, c. 1948, made in Los Angeles, molded bakelite body and neck, original tweed hard shell case. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 29 7\/8 in. (75.9 cm.), 9 1\/4 in. (23.5 cm.) wide at lower bout, and 1 3\/4 in. (4.4 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 22 1\/2 in. (572 mm.). Width of nut is 2 1\/4 in. (57 mm.). Excellent Condition.","brand":"Rickenbacker","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852777476236,"sku":"3855","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_21c5d9bc-1d3d-4e54-b346-0e2f2e1a744d.jpg?v=1774327926"},{"product_id":"sho-bud-maverick-model-6138-pedal-steel-electric-guitar-early-1970s-4281","title":"Sho-Bud Maverick Model 6138 Pedal Steel Electric Guitar (early 1970's)","description":"Sho-Bud Maverick Model 6138 Model Pedal Steel Electric Guitar, c. early 1970's, made in Nashville, TN, natural lacquer finish, maple body and neck, original black hard shell case. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSho-Bud's Maverick was intended as a high-grade pedal steel for the serious student or working pro on a budget; this is an early an unusually fancy example of this model. Like all original Sho-Bud products the guitar is beautifully made and very neatly designed. The company was originally the brainchild of top steelers Shot Jackson and Buddy Emmons and in many ways was a continuation of the Bigsby tradition, Paul Bigsby having phased out steel production before selling his operation in 1965. The Maverick shows a definite Bigsby inspiration, in both its operating system and maple\/aluminum construction.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis instrument has ten strings, three pedals and three knee levers. The maple body has a separate maple neck unit capped with an aluminium headstock and a fingerboard with the traditional Sho-Bud gambler's (heart,spade, clover and diamond) motif. The Maverick was standard with three pedals and one lever; this example is a much more versatile set up with a 3X3 configuration, set up \"Jimmy Day\" style. It is also cosmetically slightly fancier than most with a maple inset in the pedal footer and pinstripe trim on the body. This is a very good-sounding and an excellent performance instrument for thebeginning to intermediate peda; steel player offering much of the appeal of the scarcer higher-priced vintage Sho-Bud professional models.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 33 3\/4 in. (85.7 cm.), 7 in. (17.8 cm.) width, and 3 in. (7.6 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 23 1\/2 in. (597 mm.). Width of nut is 3 in. (76 mm.). Some general play wear but overall very nice and excellent playing condition. Excellent Condition.","brand":"Sho-Bud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852780294284,"sku":"4281","price":1600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_9b94384c-3153-454b-a5a3-aadf62cd6587.jpg?v=1774327949"},{"product_id":"national-airline-rocket-high-steel-electric-guitar-1962-4297","title":"National Airline Rocket High Steel Electric Guitar (1962)","description":"Airline Rocket Model High Steel Electric Guitar, made by National (1962), made in Chicago, two tone finish, hardwood body, lucite fingerboard, original two-tone hard shell case. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 32 1\/2 in. (82.6 cm.), 8 3\/4 in. (22.2 cm.) wide at lower bout, and 1 5\/8 in. (4.1 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 23 in. (584 mm.). Width of nut is 2 in. (51 mm.). Excellent + Condition.","brand":"National","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852781473932,"sku":"4297","price":850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_e44de0db-7e76-48e0-93ae-ba8eb426aaa6.jpg?v=1774327954"},{"product_id":"national-dynamic-lap-steel-electric-guitar-1953-4313","title":"National Dynamic Lap Steel Electric Guitar (1953)","description":"National Dynamic Model Lap Steel Electric Guitar (1953), made in Chicago, two tone lacquer finish, hardwood body, plexiglass fingerboard, original black hard shell case. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA super stylish lap steel from the colorful early 1950's era at Valco, this National Dynamic is not only striking to look at but great sounding as well. The wooden body consists of two side sections with control knobs mounted on black plastic plates pegged to an elongated centerpiece carrying the pickup and strings. This guitar sports a host of other flashy touches including a 2-tone finish, a dramatic colorful geometric pattern fingerboard, enameled metal headstock nameplate, tuners covered with oblong \"National\" stamped plates and a metal pickup assembly mounted under a black Lucite cover. Beyond making a fantastic visual statement, this National Dynamic has a singing sound to match!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 32 in. (81.3 cm.), 6 1\/2 in. (16.5 cm.) wide at lower bout, and 1 7\/16 in. (3.6 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 23 in. (584 mm.). Width of nut is 1 7\/8 in. (48 mm.). All original except tuner buttons; some light wear and dings but overall a very nice example. Includes original HSC and Anphenol cable. Excellent Condition.","brand":"National","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852781637772,"sku":"4313","price":950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"national-dynamic-lap-steel-electric-guitar-1950-4540","title":"National Dynamic Lap Steel Electric Guitar (1950)","description":"National Dynamic Model Lap Steel Electric Guitar (1950), made in Chicago, two tone lacquer finish, hardwood body, phenolic fingerboard. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA super stylish lap steel from the colorful just-postwar era at Valco, this National Dynamic is not only striking to look at but great sounding as well. The wooden body consists of two side sections with the tone and volume control knobs mounted on black lucite plates pegged to an elongated centerpiece carrying the pickup and strings. This guitar sports a host of other flashy looking touches including a 2-tone black\/white finish, a dramatic colorful geometric pattern fingerboard, tuners covered with oblong \"National\" stamped plates and a large metal pickup\/bridge assembly. Beyond making a fantastic Deco visual statement, this National Dynamic has a singing sound to match!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 33 in. (83.8 cm.), 6 3\/8 in. (16.2 cm.) wide at lower bout, and 1 1\/2 in. (3.8 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 23 in. (584 mm.). Width of nut is 1 15\/16 in. (49 mm.). All original except repro Kluson tuners (under the original stamped covers) and the Lucite bridge cover is missing. Some paint wear and discoloration but overall very nice. Generally Excellent Condition.","brand":"National","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852783538316,"sku":"4540","price":800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_9d801f52-7459-484f-8726-24ed7492b78f.jpg?v=1774328064"},{"product_id":"fender-champion-lap-steel-electric-guitar-1952-4542","title":"Fender Champion Lap Steel Electric Guitar (1952)","description":"Fender Champion Model Lap Steel Electric Guitar, c. 1952, made in Fullerton, California, serial # 3159, yellow pearloid finish, hardwood body, original hard shell case. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA nice early example of Fender's \"bread and butter\" lap steel guitar from the first half of the 1950's. Although designed as a student instrument, the Champion Steel is a great-sounding guitar fully suited to professional use then or now, with a Broadcaster style flat pole pickup fully equivalent in sound to the legendary 1950's Teles. The flashy plastic-covered symmetrical two-bout body has a chrome bridge and cover plates with dome-top knurled knobs. The serial number \"3159\" is stamped on the bridgeplate where the strings anchor through the body. The metal fingerboard plate pinned to the body has black paint screening to outline fret positions. The headstock has metal facing with integral nut and Kluson strip tuners with white plastic buttons. The peghead is stamped with lighting bolt logo and \"Fender Electric Instrument Co. Fullerton, California\". \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGood intact examples of the Champion are increasingly harder to find; many have been sacrificed over the years to provide electric components for Telecaster recreations. This Champ spent some time in the sort of typical student hands it was designed for, very close to home...the body bears a label from \"Cunningham Music Center, Santa Monica Calif-established 1939\". Who knows what future Surf, pop or psychedelic pickers may have plucked their first electric notes on this very Fender?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 29 3\/4 in. (75.6 cm.), 7 1\/2 in. (19 cm.) width, and 1 3\/8 in. (3.5 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 22 in. (559 mm.). Width of nut is 2 1\/4 in. (57 mm.). Nice overall; pots replaced (around 1972!) and new repro Kluson tuners but pickup and all other parts original. Some small nicks and wear spots on the metal fingerboard and into the celluloid but no major wear or damage. Complete with the early grey-covered, red lined HSC. A great gigging or learning steel with the typical bright Fender sound. Excellent Condition.","brand":"Fender","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852783571084,"sku":"4542","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_6a7371ab-fd95-4a7f-b101-cf1833c6e8cd.jpg?v=1774328066"},{"product_id":"rickenbacker-silver-hawaiian-8-string-lap-steel-electric-guitar-1937-4554","title":"Rickenbacker Silver Hawaiian 8-String Lap Steel Electric Guitar (1937)","description":"Rickenbacker Silver Hawaiian 8-String Model Lap Steel Electric Guitar, c. 1937, made in Los Angeles, California, nickel plated finish, stamped metal body. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA rare example of an 8-string version of Rickenbacker's popular Silver Hawaiian Steel Guitar. The Silver Hawaiian was the next model designed after the bakelite Model B, coming into production about two years later in 1937. The stamped metal body was less expensive to build, resulting in a retail price 30-40% cheaper than the model B. The hollow chambered body gives a more 'reverby' sound than the earlier solid instruments, with a slightly more acoustic character. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe plated metal gives a very flashy appearance- Rickenbacker's original description states \"...delights the eye with its flashing beauty\" and indeed this is a most striking looking and fine sounding prewar steel. These steels were quite successful are fairly common in 6-string format; this 8 string variation is rarely seen and is a wonderful find for a steel player or collector with a penchant for 8-string tunings.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 29 7\/8 in. (75.9 cm.), 9 1\/4 in. (23.5 cm.) wide at lower bout, and 1 7\/8 in. (4.8 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 22 1\/2 in. (572 mm.). Width of nut is 2 1\/4 in. (57 mm.). All original finish and hardware but well played; a lot of wear to the plating but a very good sounding steel. The single knob is set up as a tone control, making for easy \"doo-wah\" effects when used with a volume pedal. An excellent gigging example of a very rare steel. Overall Very Good + Condition.","brand":"Rickenbacker","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852783702156,"sku":"4554","price":1600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_c0e414f4-72e2-43f5-b25e-908fc2efb5b7.jpg?v=1774328074"},{"product_id":"rickenbacker-model-b-lap-steel-electric-guitar-1948-4563","title":"Rickenbacker Model B Lap Steel Electric Guitar (1948)","description":"Rickenbacker Model B Model Lap Steel Electric Guitar, c. 1948, made in Los Angeles, California, polished black finish, Bakelite body and neck, original black soft shell case. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 29 3\/4 in. (75.6 cm.), 9 1\/4 in. (23.5 cm.) wide at lower bout, and 1 13\/16 in. (4.6 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 22 1\/2 in. (572 mm.). Width of nut is 2 1\/4 in. (57 mm.). Very nice overall; original except pickup has been rewound and wiring overhauled by vintage Rickenbacker guru Rick Aiello. Sounds really fantastic, a very fine player's Bakelite Rickenbacker Excellent Condition.","brand":"Rickenbacker","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852783833228,"sku":"4563","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"fender-champion-lap-steel-electric-guitar-1953-4992","title":"Fender Champion Lap Steel Electric Guitar (1953)","description":"Fender Champion Model Lap Steel Electric Guitar, c. 1953, made in Fullerton, California, serial # 4242, yellow pearloid finish, hardwood body, metal fingerboard, original brown chipboard case. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA very fine early example of Fender's \"bread and butter\" lap steel guitar from the first half of the 1950's. Although designed as a student instrument, the Champion Steel is a great-sounding guitar fully suited to professional use then or now, with a Broadcaster style flat pole pickup fully equivalent in sound to the legendary 1950's Teles. The flashy plastic-covered symmetrical two-bout body has a chrome bridge and cover plates with dome-top knurled knobs. The serial number \"4242\" is stamped on the bridgeplate where the strings anchor through the body. The metal fingerboard plate pinned to the body has black paint screening to outline fret positions. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe headstock has metal facing with integral nut and Kluson strip tuners with plastic buttons. The peghead is stamped with lighting bolt logo and \"Fender Electric Instrument Co. Fullerton, California\". All screws are Phillips-head, typical of post-1952 Fender production. Such nice examples of the Champion are increasingly harder to find; many have been sacrificed over the years to provide electric components for Telecaster recreations. This is a great steel guitar for playing or collecting.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 30 in. (76.2 cm.), 7 1\/2 in. (19 cm.) wide at lower bout, and 1 1\/2 in. (3.8 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 22 in. (559 mm.). Width of nut is 2 1\/4 in. (57 mm.). Very clean overall; new tuner buttons but otherwise all original, includes a battered original chipboard case. Excellent Condition.","brand":"Fender","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852801364108,"sku":"4992","price":1100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_94374bce-5571-4f7a-9383-fcec9f29689a.jpg?v=1774328219"},{"product_id":"danelectro-lap-steel-electric-guitar-5005","title":"Danelectro Lap Steel Electric Guitar","description":"Danelectro Lap Steel Electric Guitar, made in Neptune, NJ, natural finish, poplar body. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLike just about everything else made by Danelectro, this lap steel is basic, practical and sounds great. The body is built from a solid center block with added side pieces, mounts a single Danno pickup has tone and volume knob mounted on the body wings. Natural wood finish with stenciled 3-octave fret markers, rosewood bridge, nut and headstock logo plate. A rare, neat collectable piece of Danelectro history and a fine sounding steel.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 32 1\/2 in. (82.6 cm.), 7 1\/4 in. (18.4 cm.) width, and 1 1\/2 in. (3.8 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 22 1\/2 in. (572 mm.). Width of nut is 2 1\/4 in. (57 mm.). All original, very little wear...a super nice example! Excellent + Condition.","brand":"Danelectro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852801429644,"sku":"5005","price":800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_27979b00-c87c-4297-921b-d7122b345cf7.jpg?v=1774328224"},{"product_id":"sho-bud-maverick-pedal-steel-electric-guitar-1980s-4561","title":"Sho-Bud Maverick Pedal Steel Electric Guitar (1980's)","description":"Sho-Bud Maverick Model Pedal Steel Electric Guitar, c. 1980's, made in Nashville, TN, serial # 16009, woodgrain vinyl finish, maple body, molded plastic fingerboard, original black hard shell case. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSho-Bud's Maverick was intended as a professional-grade pedal steel for the serious student or working player on a budget. Like all of the original Sho-Bud products this guitar is nicely made and neatly designed. The company was originally the brainchild of top steelers Shot Jackson and Buddy Emmons and in many ways was a continuation of the Bigsby tradition, Paul Bigsby having sold his company in 1965 and died not long after. The Maverick was the simplest model offered and has ten strings, three pedals and one lever, with roller nut and bridge. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis later example features an unusual burl woodgrain vinyl finish on the body. The maple body has a cast metal tuner assembly with the Sho-Bud logo and an enameled molded plastic fingerboard with the traditional Sho-Bud gambler's (heart, spade, clover and diamond) motif. This is a good-sounding, simple steel perfect to learn pedal techniques but solid and good-sounding enough to be an excellent performance instrument for the beginner\/intermediate player.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 33 7\/8 in. (86 cm.), 7 in. (17.8 cm.) width, and 3 in. (7.6 cm.) deep. Scale length is 23 1\/2 in. (597 mm.). Width of nut is 3 1\/2 in. (89 mm.). Appears all original and in very good playing condition. General light wear overall but no damage or repairs, ready to gig with the original HSC. Excellent Condition.","brand":"Sho-Bud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852804837516,"sku":"4561","price":950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_561883e1-81ff-45bd-bbfb-cc32bdcf1094.jpg?v=1774328305"},{"product_id":"rickenbacker-jerry-byrd-jb-6-high-steel-electric-guitar-1968-5251","title":"Rickenbacker Jerry Byrd JB-6 High Steel Electric Guitar (1968)","description":"Rickenbacker Jerry Byrd JB-6 Model High Steel Electric Guitar (1968), made in Santa Ana, CA, serial # HG-1217, natural finish, walnut body, original black tolex hard shell case. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA particularly striking (and great sounding) Rickenbacker steel guitar; not your average console! This late 1960's Jerry Byrd Model 8-string has a beautifully grained walnut slab body with the front edge faced with woven Transonic amp grill cloth. Equipped with Rickenbacker's classic horseshoe pickup and a 3-knob control circuit with dual tone settings, this is a truly great sounding steel. The guitar looks more than anything else like playable Las Vegas lounge furniture and is the perfect instrument for Exotica sounds and Tiki d�cor.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 32 in. (81.3 cm.), 9 1\/4 in. (23.5 cm.) width, and 3 in. (7.6 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 22 1\/2 in. (572 mm.). Width of nut is 2 1\/2 in. (64 mm.). Superb condition overall; one spot of plating wear on the pickup magnet and some very small dings but overall a very fine example. Includes the original black HSC fully functional but with some bend to the key latches. Excellent + Condition.","brand":"Rickenbacker","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852807000204,"sku":"5251","price":1100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_54969bbb-0834-4bb1-8921-a220c8ed8dc5.jpg?v=1774328405"},{"product_id":"gibson-e-150-lap-steel-electric-guitar-1935-4494","title":"Gibson E-150 Lap Steel Electric Guitar (1935)","description":"Gibson E-150 Model Lap Steel Electric Guitar (1935), made in Kalamazoo, serial # 179, natural aluminum finish, cast aluminum, original tweed hard shell case. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis still futuristic-looking all-metal steel from 1935 is a major historical piece...a fine original example of the Gibson company's first-ever electric instrument! The hollow cast aluminum body is fitted with Gibson's earliest bar magnet pickup - later nicknamed the \"Charlie Christian\" pickup. This seminal pickup - the first designed by Walter Fuller in mid-'35 - has an unbound black plastic coil form with a single metal blade polepiece for the three bass strings and segmented blades for the treble strings. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe very advanced (for 1935) circuitry features both volume and tone controls with a fancy Bakelite knob on either side of the lower bout-a feature requested by Gibson's consultant Alvino Rey. The body's shoulders are more rounded and angle into neck at a sharper angle compared to the subsequent wooden-body EH-150. The unbound rosewood fingerboard has a V-shaped end, white flush fret inlays and mother-of-pearl dot markers. This is an unusual appointment on this instrument as most were fitted with ebony fingerboards. This instrument has the second style of bridge, with slots to hold the strings but only two securing screws. The body, neck and headstock on the E-150 are finished in raw aluminum, no doubt influenced by the Rickenbacker Electro instruments of the previous year. The original open back Grover tuners are stamped with the company logo and are nickel- plated. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis model was originally designated both the \"EHG\" (Electric Hawaiian Guitar) and \"E-150\" (reflecting the original $150.00 list price of the guitar-amp set). Gibson's records indicate that somewhere around 100 of this model were shipped from Kalamazoo from October 1935 into the beginning of 1936. The production run was very limited; Gibson quickly deduced that the metal body (which had to be outsourced) was not an advantage and switched to a wooden body built in-house. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe serial numbers on this model-apparently beginning at 100 and running up to just over 200-are a specific series impressed into the metal, and records indicate that the same instrument was sometimes shipped out to several different dealers before eventually finding a home! By any standard this is one of the rarest models in Gibson history. Not only were a very limited number originally produced, but more than a few were likely sacrificed to the WWII aluminum drives enforced from around 1942! In terms of not only Gibson history but the story of the 20th century guitar in general the E-150 is a milestone design, and marks the progress of the electric guitar from novelty to ubiquity. This example is nicely original, still plays and sounds great and comes with the original fitted tweed case.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 31 3\/4 in. (80.6 cm.), 8 7\/8 in. (22.5 cm.) wide at lower bout, and 1 3\/4 in. (4.4 cm.) in depth at side. Scale length is 22 1\/2 in. (572 mm.). Some general wear overall but no damage or repair. Original wiring and components, fully functional and still a very fine and useable instrument. Excellent Condition.","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852811096204,"sku":"4494","price":9500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_4c62be85-0710-4706-9321-298d3d634860.jpg?v=1774328471"},{"product_id":"kay-oahu-model-229k-lap-steel-electric-guitar-1939-4956","title":"Kay Oahu Model 229K Lap Steel Electric Guitar (1939)","description":"Oahu Model 229K Model Lap Steel Electric Guitar, made by Kay, c. 1939, made in Chicago, sunburst lacquer finish, mahogany body and neck, rosewood fretboard, original brown chipboard case. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn interesting and fiarly early Oahu-branded steel guitar built by Kay, one of both company's earlier electric offerings. All wood construction (even the handrest!) except for a cast metal bridge. There is an unusual hi\/low output switch on the botom of the guitar mounted to a metal plate covering the electronics, a feature specific to this model. A rather conservative instrument even for the time, but classy looking and well made.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 35 in. (88.9 cm.), 10 1\/4 in. (26 cm.) wide at lower bout, and 1 1\/2 in. (3.8 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 25 1\/2 in. (648 mm.). Width of nut is 2 in. (51 mm.). A lot of finish wear overall but appears original except tuners ('70's Japanese strip units) and an added jackplate on the treble side (the original cord was likely hardwired to the guitar). Works fine, a neat and good sounding prewar steel. Overall Very Good + Condition.","brand":"Kay","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852838981772,"sku":"4956","price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_adb698ab-46a7-4462-a2ca-e4f64578c038.jpg?v=1774328537"},{"product_id":"rickenbacker-model-b-6-lap-steel-electric-guitar-1940-4734","title":"Rickenbacker Model B-6 Lap Steel Electric Guitar (1940)","description":"Rickenbacker Model B-6 Model Lap Steel Electric Guitar, c. 1940, made in Los Angeles, California, serial # C 2398, black finish, molded Bakelite body and neck, soft shell case. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA very fine original pre-WWII Rickenbacker (spelled Rickenbacher on the nameplate) Model B-6 six-string bakelite steel guitar. These instruments were the standard of their day and are still generally considered the finest sounding lap steel ever made. The B-6 features the famous 1 1\/2\" horseshoe magnet pickup found only on pre-war guitars and strings loading thru the body; the combination of features considered to produce the finest sound. The body is molded black bakelite with hollow cavities covered by off-white enameled metal plates, the screwed-on neck has integral molded frets and nut with inset white position dots. This guitar has the later style of tuners used, individual Grover units with cloverleaf bases and plastic buttons. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe pickup is adjustable for height with knurled knobs. The volume and tone controls are both on the treble side and equipped with the original black plastic knobs used up into the 1950's. Unlike earlier models the output jack is now mounted on the treble side of the body. The body marked below the bridge with a 1932 patent number, pickup mounting flange is marked with another patent number which dates it to 1937. This is a precictably great sounding steel, the final version of the pre-war style and an extremely nice example of the most sought-after player's instrument of its type.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 29 3\/4 in. (75.6 cm.), 9 1\/4 in. (23.5 cm.) wide at lower bout, and 1 3\/4 in. (4.4 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 22 1\/2 in. (572 mm.). Width of nut is 2 1\/4 in. (57 mm.). Appears all original except pots, tuner buttons and one tuner. Some light wear, one small chip near the nut but overall a nice playing example of a pre-war B-6. Overall Excellent Condition.","brand":"Rickenbacker","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852854808716,"sku":"4734","price":1450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_6979d248-b2ea-4668-a471-32b1e83ff956.jpg?v=1774328540"},{"product_id":"rickenbacker-model-b-lap-steel-electric-guitar-1935-4852","title":"Rickenbacker Model B Lap Steel Electric Guitar (1935)","description":"Rickenbacker Model B Model Lap Steel Electric Guitar (1935), made in Los Angeles, California, serial # C 319, polished black finish, molded Bakelite body and neck, original black hard shell case. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA lovely original pre-war Rickenbacker (spelled Rickenbacher on the nameplate) model B-6 six-string bakelite steel guitar. These instruments are generally considered the finest sounding lap steel guitar ever made, especially the mid-1930's models. This instrument features the famous 1 1\/2\" horseshoe magnet pickup found only on these early guitars and strings loading thru the body; the combination of features considered to produce the best sound. The body is molded black bakelite with hollow cavities covered by silver metal plates, the screwed-on neck has integral molded frets and nut with inset silver position dots. This guitar has the first style of tuners used, Grover strip units with cast metal buttons. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe pickup is adjustable for height with knurled knobs and features a coil wrapped in black cloth-covered wire. The single volume pot (on the treble side) is equipped with the original black plastic knob with an etched arrow pointer. As is typical of these early models the output jack is mounted on the bass side. The body marked below bridge with a 1932 patent number, and the metal pickup mounting flange is marked \"PAT PEND\", which is only found mid-1937 or earlier. This is a precictably great sounding steel and a nice example of the most sought-after guitar of its type.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 29 3\/4 in. (75.6 cm.), 9 1\/4 in. (23.5 cm.) wide at lower bout, and 1 3\/4 in. (4.4 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 22 1\/2 in. (572 mm.). Width of nut is 2 1\/4 in. (57 mm.). Minor scuffing and wear overall, but no major damage or repair, the D string tuner is a little bent but functions fine. All original except the volume pot, which is of more recent vintage and currently wired \"backwards\" which some players find more convenient for volume manipulation in this position. Overall a very nice example of an early Bakelite Rickenbacker steel. Overall Excellent Condition.","brand":"Rickenbacker","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852873912460,"sku":"4852","price":1800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_a641ac7d-45ae-43be-a043-5e09e3715666.jpg?v=1774328598"},{"product_id":"gibson-eh-150-dn-special-doubleneck-lap-steel-electric-guitar-1937-5429","title":"Gibson EH-150 DN Special Doubleneck Lap Steel Electric Guitar (1937)","description":"Gibson EH-150 DN Special Doubleneck Model Lap Steel Electric Guitar (1937), made in Kalamazoo, Michigan, sunburst lacquer finish, maple body and necks, rosewood fingerboards, handmade hard shell case. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a very early rare and interesting Gibson doubleneck steel, the result of a custom order in 1937. Twin neck instruments like this allowed players to rapidly shift between tunings, even in mid-song, before the perfection of pitch changing devices. These expensive oddities were primarily the province of advanced professional players, and many were one-off creations. This one combines a 7-string and 8-string EH-150 into a single relatively portable package, looking rather like maple-bodied Siamese twins. While this configuration was the most popular for Gibson and was eventually cataloged as a regular model, this example is doubly unusual as each guitar has its own tone and volume controls; other similar twins are generally equipped only with a single set of controls. It also moints Gibson's optional bridge covers on both sides. The instrument appears identical to one pictured with Guy Principato in Gibson catalog AA (1940) and may well have belonged originally to this performer as it was discovered in his old Boston-area stomping grounds. For the adventurous vintage-style steel player or Gibson collector this is a wonderful find, complete with the original performance stand.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 33 1\/2 in. (85.1 cm.), 14 7\/8 in. (37.8 cm.) wide at lower bout, and 1 3\/4 in. (4.4 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 22 5\/16 in. (567 mm.). Width of nut is 2 1\/2 in. (64 mm.). Well played but all original and unaltered; there is a decent amount of finish wear to the back and sides, mostly from rubbing against the stand and case over the years. There is some finger wear from picks on the face near the fingerboard of the 7-string, but not heavy. Checking, small dings and chips all around but overall still very nice looking. There is one crack back to the rim off one of the 7-string bridge screws. As is common with many of these early 150's, the screwed-on back has shrunk a bit off the hollow rim, leaving a small gap at the back edge. Very fine sound, one of the coolest early Gibson steels we have had. Overall Excellent Condition.","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852874305676,"sku":"5429","price":2950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_1c38963d-7045-4ff7-849b-30f3a9dcb1f7.jpg?v=1774328621"},{"product_id":"gibson-eh-100-lap-steel-electric-guitar-1938-2820","title":"Gibson EH-100 Lap Steel Electric Guitar (1938)","description":"Gibson EH-100 Model Lap Steel Electric Guitar, c. 1938, made in Kalamazoo, Michigan, sunburst top, dark stained back and sides finish, mahogany body, rosewood fingerboard, period hard shell case. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 31 7\/8 in. (81 cm.), 8 7\/8 in. (22.5 cm.) wide at lower bout, and 1 3\/4 in. (4.4 cm.) deep. Scale length is 22 1\/2 in. (572 mm.). Very Good + Condition.","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852961173644,"sku":"2820","price":800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_51cf357f-96a6-43e1-8f18-eb0e82abab96.jpg?v=1774328757"},{"product_id":"fender-champ-lap-steel-electric-guitar-1960-5822","title":"Fender Champ Lap Steel Electric Guitar (1960)","description":"Fender Champ Model Lap Steel Electric Guitar (1960), made in Fullerton, California, serial # 6114, Blonde lacquer finish, ash body. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 31 1\/4 in. (79.4 cm.), 7 5\/8 in. (19.4 cm.) width, and 1 3\/8 in. (3.5 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 22 1\/4 in. (565 mm.). Width of nut is 2 in. (51 mm.). A very nice original example-missing the bridge cover plate but otherwise complete, including the unusual black knobs seen only in this period. Excellent - Condition.","brand":"Fender","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852961435788,"sku":"5822","price":650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_383111f1-83b4-4570-aa63-6ce40ba29b8c.jpg?v=1774328773"},{"product_id":"rickenbacker-model-b-6-lap-steel-electric-guitar-1940-5450","title":"Rickenbacker Model B-6 Lap Steel Electric Guitar (1940)","description":"Rickenbacker Model B-6 Model Lap Steel Electric Guitar, c. 1940, made in Los Angeles, California, polished black finish, molded Bakelite body and neck, original hard shell case. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA fine original pre-WWII Rickenbacker (spelled Rickenbacher on the nameplate) Model B-6 six-string bakelite steel guitar. These instruments were the standard of their day and are still generally considered the finest sounding lap steel ever made. The B-6 features the famous 1 1\/2\" horseshoe magnet pickup found only on pre-war guitars and strings loading thru the body; the combination of features considered to produce the finest sound. The body is molded black bakelite with hollow cavities covered by off-white enameled metal plates, the screwed-on neck has integral molded frets and nut with inset white position dots. This guitar has the later style of tuners used, individual units with angled Deco bases and angular cast metal buttons. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe pickup is adjustable for height with knurled knobs. The volume and tone controls are both on the treble side and equipped with the original black and white plastic \"flying saucer\" knobs used up into the 1950's. Unlike earlier models the output jack is mounted on the treble side of the body. The body marked below the bridge with a 1932 patent number, pickup mounting flange is marked with another patent number which dates it to 1937. This is a precictably great sounding steel, the final version of the pre-war style and an extremely nice example of the most sought-after player's instrument of its type.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 29 3\/4 in. (75.6 cm.), 9 1\/2 in. (24.1 cm.) wide at lower bout, and 1 3\/4 in. (4.4 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 22 9\/16 in. (573 mm.). Width of nut is 2 1\/4 in. (57 mm.). Quite clean overall-some light wear and scuffing, but no major wear or repair. Some small chips to the enamel on the plates, no major loss. One tuner button (the second string) has degraded somewhat-reinforced and fully functional, but a bit rough. One pot, the jack and the tone cap replaced, otherwise all original. Typical great sound, includes a very battered period HSC. Generally Excellent Condition.","brand":"Rickenbacker","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852962189452,"sku":"5450","price":1600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_7dc1560d-9663-4e0d-ae07-ebc3e5a18a9e.jpg?v=1774328814"},{"product_id":"fender-champ-lap-steel-electric-guitar-1963-5817","title":"Fender Champ Lap Steel Electric Guitar (1963)","description":"Fender Champ Model Lap Steel Electric Guitar (1963), made in Fullerton, California, Blonde lacquer finish, ash body, original brown tolex hard shell case. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 31 1\/4 in. (79.4 cm.), 7 5\/8 in. (19.4 cm.) body width, and 1 3\/8 in. (3.5 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 22 1\/4 in. (565 mm.). Width of nut is 2 in. (51 mm.). All original, some minor wear but an unmolested 1960's example complete with the oft-missing bridge cover and a very nice original brown HSC. Overall Excellent - Condition.","brand":"Fender","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852963303564,"sku":"5817","price":800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"gibson-br-2-century-lap-steel-electric-guitar-1949-4348","title":"Gibson BR-2 Century Lap Steel Electric Guitar (1949)","description":"Gibson BR-2 Century Model Lap Steel Electric Guitar, c. 1949, made in Kalamazoo, Michigan, black lacquer finish, maple body. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 32 in. (81.3 cm.), 8 1\/4 in. (21 cm.) wide at lower bout, and 1 3\/4 in. (4.4 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 22 1\/2 in. (572 mm.). Width of nut is 2 1\/4 in. (57 mm.). All original except replaced plastic tuner buttons; some dings (mostly on the back) and one chip on upper bout edge. Top corner of plastic handguard is missing on bass side. Super sharp looking and great sounding! Excellent Condition.","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852965269644,"sku":"4348","price":950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_8631aa7c-64b2-4d1e-bc44-47f6c60ea1de.jpg?v=1774328974"},{"product_id":"rickenbacker-doubleneck-8-string-d-16-lap-steel-electric-guitar-1950-4629","title":"Rickenbacker Doubleneck 8 string D-16 Lap Steel Electric Guitar (1950)","description":"Rickenbacker Doubleneck 8 string D-16 Model Lap Steel Electric Guitar, c. 1950, made in Los Angeles, California, metallic grey enamel finish, cast metal body, molded Bakelite necks, hard shell case. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 30 in. (76.2 cm.), 13 1\/2 in. (34.3 cm.) wide at lower bout, and 3 5\/8 in. (9.2 cm.) in depth at deepest point. Scale length is 22 1\/2 in. (572 mm.). Width of nut is 2 3\/16 in. (56 mm.). Very nice overall with minor wear; one pot replaced and there are mounting holes for legs added to the underside, but no legs included. A fine example of a rare Rickenbacker steel. Excellent Condition.","brand":"Rickenbacker","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852967366796,"sku":"4629","price":1400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_e4904a5f-7e3c-4400-8b72-980ac94ff70a.jpg?v=1774329032"},{"product_id":"rickenbacker-jerry-byrd-jb-10-10-string-high-steel-electric-guitar-1963-5816","title":"Rickenbacker Jerry Byrd JB-10 10-String High Steel Electric Guitar (1963)","description":"Rickenbacker Jerry Byrd JB-10 10-String Model High Steel Electric Guitar (1963), made in Los Angeles, California, natural finish, walnut body, original black hard shell case. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA particularly striking (and great sounding) Rickenbacker steel guitar; this is not your average console! Built originally for its namesake steel great This early 1960's Jerry Byrd Model 10-string has a beautifully grained walnut slab body with hollow chambers inside and the front edge faced with woven gold\/brown amp grill cloth. Equipped with Rickenbacker's classic horseshoe pickup and a 3-knob control circuit with dual tone settings, this is a truly great sounding steel-like a Hawaiian orchestra all by itself. The guitar looks more than anything else like playable Las Vegas lounge furniture and is the perfect instrument for Exotica sounds and Tiki d�cor.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 32 in. (81.3 cm.), 9 1\/4 in. (23.5 cm.) width, and 3 in. (7.6 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 22 1\/2 in. (572 mm.). Width of nut is 3 in. (76 mm.). Superb original condition; just some light wear and dings. There is no damage or any alterations except the original owner's name (\"Greg\") added to the front edge on a lucite plaque with gold mailbox letters. This could be removed leaving only two small screw holes in the fabric. A superb and beautiful example of this rare steel, complete with a nice OHSC. Excellent Condition.","brand":"Rickenbacker","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852968448140,"sku":"5816","price":1450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_53ccd697-add0-4c61-ab78-ba82f24045fe.jpg?v=1774329068"},{"product_id":"fender-champion-lap-steel-electric-guitar-1952-5823","title":"Fender Champion Lap Steel Electric Guitar (1952)","description":"Fender Champion Model Lap Steel Electric Guitar (1952), made in Fullerton, California, serial # 3289, yellow pearloid finish, ash body, original brown alligator chipboard case. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA very fine early example of Fender's \"bread and butter\" lap steel guitar from the first half of the 1950's. Although designed as a student instrument, the Champion Steel is a great-sounding guitar well suited to professional use then or now, with a Broadcaster style flat pole pickup fully equivalent in sound to the legendary 1950's Teles. The flashy plastic-covered symmetrical two-bout body has a chrome bridge and cover plates with dome-top knurled knobs. The serial number \"3289\" is stamped on the bridgeplate where the strings anchor through the body. The metal fingerboard plate pinned to the body has black paint screening to outline fret positions. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe headstock has metal facing with integral nut and Kluson strip tuners with plastic buttons. The peghead is stamped with lighting bolt logo and \"Fender Electric Instrument Co. Fullerton, California\". All screws except the tuner screws are Phillips-head, typical of 1952 Fender production, and the pots date to that year. Such nice examples of the Champion are increasingly harder to find; many have been sacrificed over the years to provide electric components for Telecaster recreations. This is a great steel guitar for playing or collecting.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 29 7\/8 in. (75.9 cm.), 7 3\/4 in. (19.7 cm.) wide, and 1 3\/8 in. (3.5 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 22 1\/4 in. (565 mm.). Width of nut is 2 1\/4 in. (57 mm.). Very nice, all original�even has period strings! We did have to replace the crumbling tuner buttons but put the strings back on! There are some small areas of old clear tape residue near the fingerboard, otherwise very unmolested. Complete with an absolute screamer of an original pickup, all original wiring and a nice original SSC. Excellent Condition.","brand":"Fender","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852975624332,"sku":"5823","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_19ea99e8-f59e-4cb1-aa2f-951311abc8b8.jpg?v=1774329215"},{"product_id":"sho-bud-model-6139-pedal-steel-electric-guitar-1972-4277","title":"Sho-Bud Model 6139 Pedal Steel Electric Guitar (1972)","description":"Sho-Bud Model 6139 Model Pedal Steel Electric Guitar, c. 1972, made in Nashville, TN, serial # 2907, natural finish, maple body with aluminum head and trim, original black hard shell case. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Generally Excellent Condition.","brand":"Sho-Bud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852978901132,"sku":"4277","price":1750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_2982af2e-1b32-4955-b061-fd91b82a0d34.jpg?v=1774329328"},{"product_id":"sho-bud-pro-i-pedal-steel-electric-guitar-1972-4778","title":"Sho-Bud Pro I Pedal Steel Electric Guitar (1972)","description":"Sho-Bud Pro I Model Pedal Steel Electric Guitar, c. 1972, made in Nashville, TN, serial # 2075, natural finish, maple body with aluminum headpiece, original black hard shell case. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Very Good + Condition.","brand":"Sho-Bud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852979032204,"sku":"4778","price":1600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"sierra-artist-pedal-steel-electric-guitar-2002-4806","title":"Sierra Artist Pedal Steel Electric Guitar (2002)","description":"Sierra Artist Model Pedal Steel Electric Guitar (2002), made in Moalla, Oregon, serial # SA-10P-1256-02, maple veneer finish, rolled aluminum body, original molded black plastic hard shell case. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 33 in. (83.8 cm.), 8 in. (20.3 cm.) wide, and 5 in. (12.7 cm.) in depth at side. Scale length is 23 3\/4 in. (603 mm.). Width of nut is 2 1\/2 in. (64 mm.). Very clean, all original...a fine modern professional steel. Excellent + Condition.","brand":"Sierra","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852992204940,"sku":"4806","price":1750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"fender-dual-professional-high-steel-electric-guitar-1950-4787","title":"Fender Dual Professional High Steel Electric Guitar (1950)","description":"Fender Dual Professional Model High Steel Electric Guitar (1950), made in Fullerton, California, serial # D-761, Blonde lacquer finish, ash body, original tweed hard shell case. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 28 3\/4 in. (73 cm.), 12 1\/4 in. (31.1 cm.) width, and 1 3\/4 in. (4.4 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 22 1\/4 in. (565 mm.). Width of nut is 2 1\/4 in. (57 mm.). This early Fender steel has been well-gigged but well cared for and has likely been on thousands of honky-tonk stages. There is some general play wear, quite a bit of bar-bashing into the lower fingerboard but the instrument is still all original except the volume pot. Comes with a VERY battered original tweed case that is not really functional; a great sounding veteran of America's musical highways. Overall Very Good + Condition.","brand":"Fender","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852992401548,"sku":"4787","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_7bb2e5f4-11fb-4690-ad8b-fe11bf66ab6e.jpg?v=1774329747"},{"product_id":"fender-champ-lap-steel-electric-guitar-1956-4361","title":"Fender Champ Lap Steel Electric Guitar (1956)","description":"Fender Champ Model Lap Steel Electric Guitar, c. 1956, made in Fullerton, California, desert sand lacquer finish, alder body. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 31 in. (78.7 cm.), 7 5\/8 in. (19.4 cm.) width, and 1 1\/4 in. (3.2 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 22 in. (559 mm.). Width of nut is 2 in. (51 mm.). Some finish wear (noticeable spot of pickwear through the finish on top) pickup rewound perfectly by Lindy Fralin, missing the bridge cover but otherwise original and great sounding. Generally Excellent Condition.","brand":"Fender","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852995612812,"sku":"4361","price":800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_0fe13d1b-5a2c-429a-bb34-38473b716e43.jpg?v=1774329928"},{"product_id":"fender-champ-lap-steel-electric-guitar-1960-6811","title":"Fender Champ Lap Steel Electric Guitar (1960)","description":"Fender Champ Model Lap Steel Electric Guitar (1960), made in Fullerton, California, serial # 7556, Blonde lacquer finish, ash body, original brown tolex hard shell case. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 31 1\/4 in. (79.4 cm.), 7 1\/2 in. (19 cm.) across at the widest point, and 1 3\/8 in. (3.5 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 22 1\/2 in. (572 mm.). Width of nut is 2 in. (51 mm.). A very nice and all original example-complete, including what appear to be the original, or at least period strings. This example fits unusual black anodized knobs seen only in this period. Some wear but overall very nice, including the original brown tolex HSC. Excellent - Condition.","brand":"Fender","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852996268172,"sku":"6811","price":850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_6c1a45b8-9b2f-48a2-82a5-0103f76882d1.jpg?v=1774329967"},{"product_id":"oahu-tonemaster-lap-steel-electric-guitar-1950-6777","title":"Oahu Tonemaster Lap Steel Electric Guitar (1950)","description":"Oahu Tonemaster Model Lap Steel Electric Guitar, c. 1950, made in Chicago, sunburst lacquer finish, maple body and neck, original brown hard shell case. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA cool and fairly deluxe Oahu-branded steel guitar built by Kay, from the early 1950's. The wood body is built of a solid center block with outlying wings (like later Rickenbacker guitars) with striking checkerboard binding on all edges. The metal bridge unit holds the pickup and controls, with a knob on each side and a fairly heavy stamped metal cover. The pickup itself is very similar in design to a Gibson P-90, if somewhat brighter sounding. The headstock is faced in tortoise celluloid with an \"Tonemaster\" stencil in a music note motif. A rather conservative if classy looking and well made steel.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 34 in. (86.4 cm.), 10 in. (25.4 cm.) wide at lower bout, and 1 3\/4 in. (4.4 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 25 in. (635 mm.). Width of nut is 1 15\/16 in. (49 mm.). Overall relatively clean; this steel does not appear to have seen a lot of use. There is a repaired seam where the bass side body section is mounted to the neck\/body centerpiece, this is more noticeable on the back. There is also a spot of curly-cord burn on the upper back. There are a couple of rust spots on the bridge\/pickup assembly through the chrome plating-most of the plating itself is still quite shiny but it has flaked a bit in these two areas. The Kluson tuners are original with a bit of corrosion and new buttons. The jackplate is polished aluminum and may not be original although it appears period. Overall a nice and fairly high-end steel for Oahu with a bright but fairly sweet sound; complete with a good original HSC. Excellent - Condition.","brand":"Oahu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852997021836,"sku":"6777","price":600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_13c1057b-ed09-4ea1-bf4f-9cb135c8b995.jpg?v=1774330013"},{"product_id":"rickenbacker-model-b-7-lap-steel-electric-guitar-1937-6476","title":"Rickenbacker Model B-7 Lap Steel Electric Guitar (1937)","description":"Rickenbacker Model B-7 Model Lap Steel Electric Guitar (1937), made in Los Angeles, polished black finish, molded Bakelite body and neck, original black hard shell case. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a relatively rare variation of the pre-war Rickenbacker Bakelite steel guitar, the most successful instrument in its class prior to WWII. The B-7 seven-string version was built in much smaller numbers than the standard B-6 - in 1937-8 the extra string option cost you an additional $10! This is a fairly early example with typical features for 1936-7. With the famous 1 1\/2\" horseshoe magnet pickup found only on prewar guitars and strings loading through the body this B-7 has a combination of features considered to produce the ultimate Rickenbacker tone�these instruments are generally considered the finest sounding lap steel guitar ever made. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe body is molded black Bakelite with hollow cavities covered by silver metal plates, the screwed-on neck has integral molded frets and nut with inset white position dots. This guitar was originally fitted with the second style of tuners used with seven-sided cast metal buttons, individual units on the bass side and a mandolin-type bank of four on the treble. The pickup is adjustable for height with knurled knobs, and the pickup mounting flange is marked \"PAT PEND\", which dates it to mid-1937 or earlier. The volume pot is on the treble side and the tone on the bass-a short lived arrangement. In common with the earlier models the output jack is still mounted on the bass side. This is a great sounding steel and a good player's example of the most sought-after guitar of its type.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 29 3\/4 in. (75.6 cm.), 9 1\/4 in. (23.5 cm.) wide at lower bout, and 1 3\/4 in. (4.4 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 22 1\/2 in. (572 mm.). Width of nut is 2 1\/4 in. (57 mm.). This is a very well-played and worn in steel, but still sounds great. There is no major damage to the Bakelite-just scuffing and a few small chips. The metal parts show a decent amount of plating is worn off the body cover plates on the treble side. The pickup appears to have been rewound long ago, but still sounds fantastic with the combination of shimer and meaty mids these are celebrated for. Most of the wiring rig and the pots are original but the old Bakelite radio knobs and tone cap are not. The bass side tuners are 1950's Waverly units, the treble side strip is the original Mandolin-style piece with shaped metal buttons. This old veteran steel still sings, and is ready for the next 80 or so years! Very Good + Condition.","brand":"Rickenbacker","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852999807116,"sku":"6476","price":1950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"fender-champ-lap-steel-electric-guitar-1954-5968","title":"Fender Champ Lap Steel Electric Guitar (1954)","description":"Fender Champ Model Lap Steel Electric Guitar (1954), made in Fullerton, California, serial # 8358, yellow pearloid finish, hardwood body, original tweed hard shell case. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a fine example of Fender's \"bread and butter\" lap steel guitar from the first half of the 1950's. Although designed as a student instrument, the Champion Steel is a great-sounding guitar well suited to professional use then or now, with a Broadcaster style flat pole pickup fully equivalent in sound to the legendary 1950's Teles. The flashy plastic-covered symmetrical two-bout body has a chrome bridge and cover plates with dome-top knurled knobs. The serial number \"8358\" is stamped on the bridgeplate where the strings anchor through the body. The metal fingerboard plate pinned to the body has black paint screening to outline fret positions. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe headstock has metal facing with integral nut and Kluson Deluxe strip tuners with plastic buttons. The peghead is stamped with lighting bolt logo and \"Fender Electric Instrument Co. Fullerton, California\". All screws re Phillips-head, typical of 1954 Fender production...and the pots date to that the end of year. A year or so later the Champ design was altered to a less well regarded design with a smaller plastic-covered pickup that is cleaner and much tamer sounding. Nice examples of the original style Champ are increasingly harder to find; many have been sacrificed over the years to provide electric components for Telecaster recreations. This is a very cool steel guitar for playing or collecting, a nice 50 year old Fender instrument at a reasonable price!.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 29 3\/4 in. (75.6 cm.), 7 1\/2 in. (19 cm.) wide at lower bout, and 1 3\/8 in. (3.5 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 22 1\/2 in. (572 mm.). Width of nut is 2 1\/4 in. (57 mm.). Some dings and pits to the metal fingerboard; otherwise quite clean overall with only minor play wear. All original except for replaced tuner buttons, complete and unmolested including the (great sounding) original pickup and wiring..a real screamer when cranked. A really nice Champ, complete with the original tweed HSC, solid but a bit dirty with the plastic part of the handle gone. Excellent - Condition.","brand":"Fender","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46853000855692,"sku":"5968","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_e18e5d76-b9f5-453b-a190-9b2f60db3c79.jpg?v=1774330209"},{"product_id":"dobro-lap-steel-electric-guitar-1935-5102","title":"Dobro Lap Steel Electric Guitar (1935)","description":"Dobro Lap Steel Electric Guitar, c. 1935, made in Los Angeles, California, natural finish, cast metal body, ebony fingerboard, original black hard shell case. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne of the earliest-and coolest looking-of the first generation of electric lap steels, this was National\/Dobro's first purpose-built non-resonator Hawaiian guitar. The previous year's \"All-Electric\", despite its name, was little more than a stock Dobro with a pickup unit instead of a cone! This instrument came to market soon after the Rickenbacker \"Frying Pan\" and uses similar materials, but is much larger and more imposing. The long body is a semi-hollow aluminum casting with decorative panels and a Dobro logo cast in. A wooden guitar fingerboard is affixed to the top, fully fretted but for visual guidance only. This first National pickup uses a blade polepiece with an internal magnet and is controlled by a single volume control near the back edge of the body. The headstock has the central area cut away and mounts 6 openback \"butterbean\" button Grover tuners with cloverleaf baseplates. This very striking design is a Deco classic, and would not look out of place on Buck Rodgers' space cruiser.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 37 1\/4 in. (94.6 cm.), 10 5\/8 in. (27 cm.) wide, and 1 7\/8 in. (4.8 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 25 in. (635 mm.). Width of nut is 2 1\/16 in. (52 mm.). Nicely original, some wear but no apparent alterations. Sounds great�includes a wonderful original shaped HSC! Overall Excellent Condition.","brand":"Dobro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46853006098572,"sku":"5102","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_7f24506c-2ba2-4478-b570-65dd607d1eb8.jpg?v=1774330274"},{"product_id":"national-electric-hawaiian-lap-steel-electric-guitar-1935-7033","title":"National Electric Hawaiian Lap Steel Electric Guitar (1935)","description":"National Electric Hawaiian Model Lap Steel Electric Guitar (1935), made in Los Angeles, California, serial # N-277, natural aluminum with paint accents finish, cast aluminum body, rosewood fingerboard, original black hard shell case. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis shining Art Deco masterpiece is one of the very earliest commercially built electric guitars, and the National company's first entry into the purely electrified market. As the first Rickenbacker Electro Hawaiian guitars had been made of aluminum, so was this National-although it is much larger and more substantial feeling than the more famous \"frying pan\" it emulates. The pickup is the same blade-equipped unit with an internal horseshoe magnet used on all first National and Dobro electrics. It is mostly hidden, inserted from the back into an abstract shaped metal housing molded into the body. The only wood element is a standard rosewood guitar fingerboard rather incongruously affixed to the square metal neck, fitted with frets never meant to be used. A \"National\" block letter logo is molded to the face of the body, with decorative insets filled with gold paint all around on the face. The still-futuristic looking headstock is cut out in the center, with the six fluted-base Grover tuners fitted to the solid wings. This guitar sounds great, if brighter than many period steels and looks amazing, antique Deco and ultra-modern at the same time. If Buck Rodgers had played steel guitar, this would have been a perfect choice!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 38 1\/8 in. (96.8 cm.), 10 1\/2 in. (26.7 cm.) wide, and 1 5\/8 in. (4.1 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 25 in. (635 mm.). Width of nut is 2 1\/16 in. (52 mm.). Very nice overall; all the original components are intact including the substantial internal pickup unit, period large-housing pot and wiring. The only thing missing is the pool table felt that once covered the back of the body-it is completely gone, leaving only some minor old glue residue. The sides appear to possibly have had some metallic paint added at a later date; this could be buffed off the alumunum surface but even if not original is old enough to add to the overall look. A really cool and unusual steel including the fantastic looking original shaped HSC. Excellent - Condition.","brand":"National","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46853006852236,"sku":"7033","price":1600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_66849ff5-8504-4b66-99ed-250f5fc288e1.jpg?v=1774330313"},{"product_id":"magnatone-g-70-lap-steel-electric-guitar-1956-6771","title":"Magnatone G-70 Lap Steel Electric Guitar (1956)","description":"Magnatone G-70 Model Lap Steel Electric Guitar (1956), made in California, serial # 51091, grey pearloid finish, hardwood body. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 31 5\/8 in. (80.3 cm.), 7 3\/4 in. (19.7 cm.) wide at lower bout, and 1 3\/4 in. (4.4 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 24 1\/2 in. (622 mm.). Width of nut is 2 in. (51 mm.). All original with some general wear overall and corrosion overall; no damage or repair except one-half of the tip of one of the safety-slot tuners is broken off (the tuner still works fine). A great-sounding steel from the era when Magnatone hired Paul Bigsby to help out with their professional instrument designs, resulting in some excellent steel guitars. The pickup in the G-70 is similar in structure and sound to the units used in the Mark III, Mark IV and Mark V Spanish guitars and is generally considered the best in Magnatone's history. Excellent - Condition.","brand":"Magnatone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46853007278220,"sku":"6771","price":650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"mci-s-10-pedal-steel-electric-guitar-1983-5-6340","title":"MCI S-10 Pedal Steel Electric Guitar (1983-5)","description":"MCI S-10 Model Pedal Steel Electric Guitar (1983-5), made in Arlington, TX, purple finish, wood and aluminum body, aluminum neck assembly, original black hard shell case. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSet up with 3 pedals and 4 knee levers. There is a somewhat unusual purple finish on the panels of the earlier style wood and metal body. This is a very nice pro-level single neck 10 string steel guitar.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 33 in. (83.8 cm.), 7 1\/4 in. (18.4 cm.) width, and 30 1\/2 in. (77.5 cm.) high. Scale length is 23 1\/2 in. (597 mm.). Width of nut is 2 3\/4 in. (70 mm.). Nice overall, has seen a decent amount of use but the only notable wear is paint damage to the face of the kick bar. Excellent - Condition.","brand":"MCI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46853010981004,"sku":"6340","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_ddcb13a0-40f3-4347-9e90-02aa17d71d38.jpg?v=1774330543"},{"product_id":"rickenbacker-a-22-frying-pan-lap-steel-electric-guitar-1935-3460","title":"Rickenbacker A-22 \"\"Frying Pan\"\" Lap Steel Electric Guitar (1935)","description":"Rickenbacker A-22 \"Frying Pan\" Model Lap Steel Electric Guitar, c. 1935, made in Los Angeles, California, cast aluminum body, original black hard shell case. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 28 5\/8 in. (72.7 cm.), 7 in. (17.8 cm.) wide, and 1 5\/8 in. (4.1 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 22 1\/4 in. (565 mm.). Width of nut is 2 in. (51 mm.). Very Good + Condition.","brand":"Rickenbacker","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46853011243148,"sku":"3460","price":2600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_bfd6e357-163c-4eab-a27f-0932a663cccb.jpg?v=1774330559"},{"product_id":"national-dynamic-lap-steel-electric-guitar-1953-7331","title":"National Dynamic Lap Steel Electric Guitar (1953)","description":"National Dynamic Model Lap Steel Electric Guitar (1953), made in Chicago, serial # X-18384, two tone lacquer finish, maple body, original tweed hard shell case. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA super stylish lap steel from the colorful just-postwar era at Valco, this National Dynamic is not only striking to look at but great sounding as well. The wooden body consists of two side sections with the tone and volume control knobs mounted on black lucite plates pegged to an elongated centerpiece carrying the pickup and strings. This guitar sports a host of other flashy looking touches including a 2-tone black\/white finish, a dramatic colorful geometric pattern fingerboard, tuners covered with oblong \"National\" stamped plates and a large metal pickup\/bridge assembly. Beyond making a fantastic Deco visual statement, this National Dynamic has a singing sound to match!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 32 1\/2 in. (82.6 cm.), 6 1\/4 in. (15.9 cm.) wide at lower bout, and 1 1\/2 in. (3.8 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 22 in. (559 mm.). Width of nut is 1 7\/8 in. (48 mm.). All original with some finish chipping here and there and some small touch-ups. A very cool and great-sounding example, complete with a slightly battered but still functional OHSC. Excellent - Condition.","brand":"National","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46853015699596,"sku":"7331","price":850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_6c8d5bd9-04fc-490b-818f-7afce0d58d55.jpg?v=1774330742"},{"product_id":"gibson-eh-100-lap-steel-electric-guitar-1940-7354","title":"Gibson EH-100 Lap Steel Electric Guitar (1940)","description":"Gibson EH-100 Model Lap Steel Electric Guitar (1940), made in Kalamazoo, Michigan, serial # F1476-124, natural mahogany finish, mahogany body, rosewood fingerboard, original brown hard shell case. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 32 in. (81.3 cm.), 9 in. (22.9 cm.) wide at lower bout, and 1 11\/16 in. (4.3 cm.) deep. Scale length is 22 1\/2 in. (572 mm.). Width of nut is 2 in. (51 mm.). Some general wear overall; appears original except the tuners are modern correct style repros and there is an added enlarged metal jackplate to the side. Gibson's late pre-war budget lap steel, this is a simply designed but very good sounding instrument with its prima metal covered P-13 pickup. In fine playing condition, includes a battered but functional OHSC. Excellent - Condition.","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46853016092812,"sku":"7354","price":800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_0af9993b-878d-4e35-9aef-be2b1a5640fa.jpg?v=1774330755"},{"product_id":"rickenbacker-model-b-6-lap-steel-electric-guitar-1940-6833","title":"Rickenbacker Model B-6 Lap Steel Electric Guitar (1940)","description":"Rickenbacker Model B-6 Model Lap Steel Electric Guitar, c. 1940, made in Los Angeles, California, polished black finish, molded Bakelite body and neck, original black hard shell case. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA nice original pre-WWII Rickenbacker (spelled Rickenbacher on the nameplate) just pre-WWII Model B-6 six-string Bakelite steel guitar. These instruments were the standard of their day and are still generally considered the finest sounding lap steel ever made. The B-6 features the famous 1 1\/2\" horseshoe magnet pickup found only on pre-war guitars and strings loading thru the body; the combination of features considered to produce the finest sound. The body is molded black Bakelite with hollow cavities covered by off-white enameled metal plates, the screwed-on neck has integral molded frets and nut with inset white position dots. This guitar has the later style of tuners used, individual Grover units with cloverleaf bases and plastic buttons. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe pickup is adjustable for height with knurled knobs. The volume and tone controls are both on the treble side and equipped with the original mixed white-and-black plastic knobs used up into the 1950's. Unlike earlier models the output jack is now mounted on the treble side of the body. The body marked below the bridge with a 1932 patent number, pickup mounting flange is marked with another patent number which dates it to 1937. This is a predictably great sounding steel, the final version of the pre-war style and an extremely nice example of the most sought-after player's instrument of its type.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 29 3\/4 in. (75.6 cm.), 9 1\/2 in. (24.1 cm.) wide at lower bout, and 1 3\/4 in. (4.4 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 22 9\/16 in. (573 mm.). Width of nut is 2 1\/4 in. (57 mm.). Quite clean overall-some light wear and scuffing, but no major wear or repair. Some yellowing and discoloration to the enamel on the plates, but it is mostly intact. One tuner post (the sixth string) is noticeably bent and the tuner buttons have shrunk somewhat, but all the original tuners are still functional. The voume pot was replaced long ago (possibly when new) by one with a \"click-off\" feature, odd for a guitar but perfectly functional. The instrument is otherwise all original. This one still has period-possibly original ground-wound strings on it but retains the typical great sound. Includes the original HSC in decent condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FuLS-XsKHg8\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e Overall Excellent - Condition.","brand":"Rickenbacker","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46853016354956,"sku":"6833","price":1750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_36a74938-5997-4421-aef7-7f11a032e5ce.jpg?v=1774330764"},{"product_id":"fender-champion-lap-steel-electric-guitar-1954-6752","title":"Fender Champion Lap Steel Electric Guitar (1954)","description":"Fender Champion Model Lap Steel Electric Guitar (1954), made in Fullerton, California, yellow pearloid finish, hardwood body. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA good player's example of Fender's \"bread and butter\" lap steel guitar from the first half of the 1950's. Although designed as a student instrument, the Champion Steel is a great-sounding guitar well suited to professional use then or now, with a Broadcaster style flat pole pickup fully equivalent in sound to the legendary 1950's \"Blackguard\" Teles. The flashy plastic-covered symmetrical two-bout body has a chrome bridge and cover plates with dome-top knurled knobs. The serial number \"7066\" is stamped on the bridgeplate where the strings anchor through the body. The metal fingerboard plate pinned to the body has black paint screening to outline fret positions. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe headstock has metal facing with integral nut and Kluson Deluxe strip tuners. The peghead is stamped with lighting bolt logo and \"Fender Electric Instrument Co. Fullerton, California\". All screws are Phillips-head, typical of 1954 Fender production�the pots but undated. A year or so later the Champ design was altered to a less well regarded design with a smaller plastic-covered pickup that is cleaner and much tamer sounding. Nice examples of the original style Champ are increasingly harder to find; many have been sacrificed over the years to provide electric components for Telecaster recreations. This is a very cool steel guitar for playing or collecting, a nice 60 year old Fender instrument at a reasonable price!.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 29 3\/4 in. (75.6 cm.), 7 1\/2 in. (19 cm.) wide at lower bout, and 1 3\/8 in. (3.5 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 22 1\/2 in. (572 mm.). Width of nut is 2 1\/4 in. (57 mm.). A nice example with some small very dings and pits to the metal fingerboard; there are small position numbers scratched on the treble side of the fingerboard-you have to look closely to really notice. Otherwise the guitar is quite clean overall with only minor play wear, some scuffing to the chrome and a few edge dings into the covering. All original except for replaced tuners-now older Kluson strips but with metal buttons and without the safe-ti-slot string posts. The electronics are completely and unmolested including the (great sounding) original pickup and wiring..a real screamer when cranked. Excellent - Condition.","brand":"Fender","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46853018714252,"sku":"6752","price":950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_07747ca4-d278-409d-82a2-816c57d5feaf.jpg?v=1774330827"},{"product_id":"rickenbacker-b-6-lap-steel-electric-guitar-1941-7329","title":"Rickenbacker B-6 Lap Steel Electric Guitar (1941)","description":"Rickenbacker B-6 Model Lap Steel Electric Guitar, c. 1941, made in Los Angeles, California, serial # C 2447, polished black finish, molded Bakelite body and neck, original black hard shell case. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a very nice original Rickenbacker (spelled Rickenbacher on the nameplate) just pre-WWII Model B-6 six-string Bakelite steel guitar. These instruments were the standard of their day and are still generally considered the finest sounding lap steel ever made. The B-6 features the famous 1 1\/2\" horseshoe magnet pickup found only on pre-war guitars and strings loading thru the body- the combination of features considered to produce the finest sound. The body is molded black Bakelite with hollow cavities covered by off-white plates. On this late example the forward plates are still metal, but the 3 rear plates are molded plastic, indicating a 1941-42 build date. The screwed-on Bakelite neck has integral molded frets and nut with inset white position dots. This guitar has the latest style of tuners used, individual Grover units with cloverleaf bases and white plastic buttons. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe horseshoe pickup is adjustable for height with knurled knobs on the sides. The volume and tone controls are both on the treble side, equipped with the original knurled black plastic knobs used up into the 1950's. Unlike earlier models the output jack is now mounted on the treble side of the body. The body marked below the bridge with a 1932 patent number, pickup mounting flange is marked with another patent number which dates it to 1937. This is a predictably great sounding steel, the final version of the pre-war style and an extremely nice example of the most sought-after player's instrument of its type.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 29 3\/4 in. (75.6 cm.), 9 1\/2 in. (24.1 cm.) wide at lower bout, and 1 3\/4 in. (4.4 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 22 1\/2 in. (572 mm.). Width of nut is 2 1\/4 in. (57 mm.). This steel shows some light average wear but still sounds and plays excellent. The Bakelite body and neck show light scuffing but no chips or breaks. The metal top plates show some light flaking to the enamel, mostly on the treble side, and the pickup magnets show corrosion to the plating. The guitar remains all original except for replaced tuner buttons, the tone capacitor (the long-dead original wax can is included) and some small repairs to the tips of the plastic control cavity plate, and a few slightly larger screws. A great sounding example, complete with a well-worn OHSC. Overall Excellent - Condition.","brand":"Rickenbacker","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46853020188812,"sku":"7329","price":1650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_64471119-f242-4dd2-8df4-5beb2a4b1576.jpg?v=1774330861"}],"url":"https:\/\/retrofret.com\/collections\/steel-guitars.oembed?page=7","provider":"RetroFret","version":"1.0","type":"link"}