You can PM and I'll answer in the order received. Look over the pics and contact me if you need anything additional. Paypal is easiest but I can work out other arrangements if you prefer. Was asking $695 OBO, NOW $595 plus $25 shipping in the CONUS.
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The bottom is a bit worn, pretty typical. Some scratches on the metal headstock plate but the yellow pearloid is intact and looks good. Its a classy package, right down to the case handle Its completely original too, with an untouched wire harness and bridge cover. With its Desert Fawn tan finish, large spaghetti logo decal, ample chrome, and tweed side-pocket hardshell case, this steel screams 1950s Fender.
#1950s fender champion lap steel case serial number#
No good serial number chart for the lap steels at least that I'm aware of as they were different from the guitars. Case Open Case Closed : Main Photo: 1957 Fender Champ Steel Serial -04949. I can't date exactly as the pot codes are obscured by solder but since the Klusons are no-lines I am guessing mid-1950s with the four digit number although it could be earlier. Hogue A01 Microswitch Wharncliffe All Black. I just put a fresh set of Morell strings for open E or D tuning. Functional soft case that is probably original or at least from the same era. Many of these have had the parts stripped off as the pickup is the same as a 50s Telecaster pickup although the bottom is different (no copper plate, and the fiber bottom is not the same shape but some guys pull those and have the bottoms changed out), the knobs and jack cup are the same as used on early Telecasters too. All original (pots, cap, pickup, jack cup, knobs, tuners) except I replaced the tuner buttons as the originals had crumbled.
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Price dropped to $595 plus 25 ship (CONUS) to see if any interest before taking it to another site. Similar Items - 1950's Fender Champion lap steel guitar and case - 2,500 (Billings) VINTAGE 1950'S FENDER SHIRTS-RAT ROD - 125 (MARENGO) 1 NICE PAIR OF 50'S FENDER SKIRTS,APPEARS TO BE COMPLETE, DON'T KNOW YEAR OR MODEL 29 1/2 INCHES LONGX 10 3/4 INCHES HIGH.