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Fender Champion Lap Steel Electric Guitar With Tweed Hardcase (Pre-Owned)

Estimated price for orientation: 995 $

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Condition: Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Brand: Fender
Type: Electric MPN: Does Not Apply
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**** Do you have a Guitar or Bass you would like to part exchange against this?
If so, please call us on 01202 597180 (option 1) or email the details, and we will get right back to you ****A rare opportunity to pick up a real piece of Fender history, this Champion Lap Steel guitar dates back to approximately 1957! Fitted with a single coil pickup & Tele-style controls, it's got a great singing tone with classic Fender twang! Excellent+ Condition, some light signs of use but remarkable for the age, case also in excellent condition with all latches & carry handle still in working order!Fender Champion Lap Steel Electric Guitar With Tweed HardcaseModel - Fender Champion Lap SteelColour - Aged WhiteSerial - 04027Weight - 5lb 1.906ozYear - Circa 1957Case - Original Tweed Hardcase in excellent conditionCondition - Excellent, a few chips & scuffs but no serious dings or damages. Electronics have been replaced.
This Fender Champion is approximately 60s years old, dating from around 1957.
With a Telecaster style layout, controls are single volume & tone, with the volume in easy reach of the covered bridge, making it easy to perform volume swells. It's fitted with a single pickup which provides a fantastic tone with a snappy attack & zingy treble response! Please note that some parts on this instrument have been replaced over its considerable life span - the electronics have been replaced at some more recent point in time & we cannot confirm if the original pickup is still fitted - all shown in the photographs. The case is original & is in brilliant condition considering the age. Guitar is currently tuned & strung as follows1st: D / 16 plain steel
2nd: B / 18 plain steel
3rd: G / 26 nickel-wound
4th: D / 36 nickel-wound
5th: B / 46 nickel-wound
6th: G / 56 nickel-wound**** Do you have a Guitar or a Bass you would like to part exchange? If so, please call us on 01202 597180 (option 1) or e-mail the details to guitars@absolutemusic.co.uk and we will get right back to you! ****All our pre-owned guitars and basses are sold freshly set-up & fully serviced in our state-of-the-art guitar workshop. The pre-sale service includes a 21 point check, including:  
Brand new strings Action Electronic components Neck angle and Truss Rod adjustment Hardware Fretwork Clean and condition inc. Fretboard Saddle/Bridge height, radius, intonation Nut  The Absolute multi point pre sales service & set-up is free with every pre-owned guitar. Also included is a 12 month warranty*. We provide a 7 day no-quibble money back guarantee on all our used instruments, so you can buy with confidence.  More images are available on request. For more information*, call the guitar department on 01202 597 180 or e-mail at guitars@absolutemusic.co.uk . Listing correct at time of upload errors and omissions excepted.