’53 National Grand Console Double 82 eight string necks.1 volume control, 1 tone, & 1 3-way selector switch between necks.These cool totem pole marker fretboard graphics look great and have always been one of my favorite designs.This model has twin rounded headstocks; 8 tuners with new ivroid buttons project upward from each headstock. The tuner machines are under National’s signature nickel-plated covers bearing the National logo and art deco lines. Between each set of four tuners is an ivory colored cover held in place by a wide U-bolt which is held to the headstock by two knobs on the back of each headstock. Four knobs are used to hold two plastic covers over the twin large Vista-tone pickups at bottom. This is what I consider to be one of their best vintage pickups. Sought after fat wide Vista-Tones with, (of course), fat wide sound. It's a p'up that many have swapped into their custom rigs. They also have a cool style and feel. Colorful & tasteful with great features.Vista-tones appear to be a humbucking pickup, but it’s an external impression created by the wide case/housing which is part of the design's function — it’s a single-coil dressed as a dual-coil. The Vista-Tone’s internal configuration has magnets to one side of a single coil, separated from it by a steel “keeper.” Its six pole pieces are height-adjustable screws. According to inventor Ralph Keller’s patent, “An object of this invention is to provide a pickup device which establishes a magnetic field extending for a substantial distance along each string, with the magnetic lines of force lying substantially parallel to the strings for the major portion of said distance.” The wide magnetic field spans the width of the housing, interacting with approximately two inches of the strings’ length. - Calvet describes the tone as a cross between a Strat and a P-90, though he says it breaks up differently when pushed: “There’s more fuzz around the edges, though they sound good clean too.”Good electronics. New tuner buttons. Refinished in natural clear that shows off the beautiful Maple body. It’s in good shape; plays and sounds great. This one has leg sockets installed, but is missing the legs. Legs in photos were borrowed. The case is also in good solid condition, although lacking a handle.Ready to entertain several more generations.*Please see our other listings and store for many other Vintage Lap Steel Guitars and Amplifiers. We currently have Alamos, Audio-vox, Bronsons, Dickersons, Dobros, Fenders, Gibsons, Harmonys, Kays, Maestros, Magnatones, McKinney, Nationals, Oahus, Rickenbachers, Sho Bud, Supertones, Supros, and White Lap Steels.* *We also accept Cashier's Checks, Personal checks (have to clear) and Bank Transfers. Please contact for information.*