This lap steel belonged to my father, whom passed away last year. I will never play it, so here it is for sale. According to my research this guitar is all original is 1 of 1st, 1000 made, its serial number 993, Built between 1949 1950. My dad loved his instruments took excellent care of them, he had 21 in all, and played them all at least once a week.. It has a beautiful sound, Will come with guitar case. Price is firm will not take less. It is all original. I will not except a refund on this only because of it being original and i dont need it back tampered with. I hope you can understand that. There are alot of people wanting it for parts. To sale and make money. That is not what my father would have wanted. HOPE YOU CAN UNDERSTAND THAT. Thanks and have a BLESSED DAY.