Rare Vintage 1937 Rickenbacher Lap Steel GuitarFirst Production Year of Model 59with Original CaseIn Excellent ConditionModeled after their Silvers and introduced in late 1937. This rare early version had just the one volume knob and a non-adjustable 1 1/2" pickup. Pat. Pend. In 1938, they added a tone control to the opposite side. In 1939, they put the controls together on the audience side and made the pickup adjustable. It is rare to find a Model 59 Rickenbacher of the first year in production in such fine original condition.The amp pictured is not included in this sale.*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, English, Epiphones, Fenders, Gibsons, Harlin Bros, Harmonys, Kays, Maestros, Magnatones, McKinney, Nationals, Oahus, Rickenbachers, Sho Bud, Silvertones, Supertones, Supros, Vegas, and White Lap Steels as well as several others. We've been in the guitar business for over 50 years. We encourage you to contact us with any questions or comments**We also accept Cashier's Checks, Bank Transfers & other forms of payment. We ship (worldwide) at cost. Please contact for information.*