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VINTAGE 1937 RICKENBACHER RICKENBACKER RICK RIC ELECTRO METAL BODY LAP STEEL

Estimated price for orientation: 749 $

Category: Lap and Steel Guitars
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Description
Brand: Rickenbacker MPN: Does Not Apply
Type: Electro Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Exact Year: 1937 UPC: Does not apply


VINTAGE 1937 RICKENBACHER ELECTROPLEASE CALL US TOLL FREE WITH ANY QUESTIONS OR FOR AN IN-HAND DESCRIPTIONASK FOR JOHN1-800-800-0087
What makes this lap steel special:  A wonderful piece of Rickenbacker history, this all metal lap steel is a very simple design, with horseshoe pickup & master volume control.  It offers a rich tone & is tons of fun to play.  Vintage chipboard case included.
Cosmetic Condition: Various scratches, finish wear, dents & dings throughout the lap steel. The finish has developed a nice patina giving it an authentic vintage look.
Body: Guitar shaped metal body in white crinkle finish faded to an off-white/tan color. Black Bakelite bridge, horseshoe single-coil pickup and a single plastic control knob.  The steel weighs 6 lbs 8.6 oz.
Neck: Square metal neck with raised frets, black dot inlays and a 2” plastic nut. Three-on-a-strip nickel tuners with ebanoid buttons, 22.5” scale length.Pickups/Electronics: Single-coil pickup with master volume control.Playability/Sound: This is a great sounding lap steel. The pickup is very bright yet transparent and provides plenty of twang. The hollow metal body adds attack to the notes with a nice open sound.Case:  Vintage chipboard case included.