This is a lap steel guitar with a Korina wood body and a single pickup. According to the documentation, production began in 1956 and ended in 1968. It is made from the same material used in 1950s Flying V and Explorer models, making it a rare model with valuable wood.

The tuners are original 1-line Kluson types, which have a slightly stiff torque, but tuning is not a problem. The pickup is a Melody Maker-type slightly wider single-coil, which produces a clean tone lighter than a P-90, but with a solid, clear sound.

It has 1 volume and 1 tone knob, and both work without any crackling, so it can be used as is. The metal parts are nickel-plated and show significant tarnish. I've tried cleaning it with metal polish, but the tarnish remains, though with more effort, it could likely improve further.

Due to the lightweight Korina wood and single-coil pickup, it produces a bright tone with good sustain, and the pickup output is strong enough for a good, sustaining sound when overdriven.

Among the relatively sweet and thick tones of Gibson lap steels, this one stands out with a bright, clear, and open sound. It comes with an old, original-sized hard case.

 

 

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