Offered for sale is a genuine Vintage Magnatone 6-String Electric Lap Steel Guitar, Serial Number 93686, believed to date from the 1950s.
This is a fantastic piece of American electric-guitar history featuring Magnatone's distinctive vintage styling, black/dark pearloid body covering, decorative fretboard, original-style Magnatone headstock badge, electric pickup and dual control knobs.
DETAILS:
SERIAL NUMBER:
The original metal serial-number plate is present on the rear of the instrument and is clearly stamped:
SERIAL NO. 93686
A close-up photograph of the serial-number plate is included with the listing.
CONDITION DETAILS:
This guitar is being offered in its current vintage condition and appears to retain considerable original character.
There is visible wear throughout from age and previous use. This includes scratches and surface wear to the back, marks and wear to the fretboard, imperfections to the pearloid covering, tarnishing/oxidation to some metal components and general cosmetic wear.
Please zoom in and examine all photographs carefully. The photos show the actual guitar being offered and are considered an important part of the description.
ELECTRONICS / FUNCTIONAL CONDITION:
The electronics have NOT been tested, so the pickup, controls and overall playing functionality are being sold in unknown operational condition.
Because of the age of the instrument, the buyer should anticipate that cleaning, restringing, adjustment, electronic servicing and/or restoration may be necessary before regular use.
No representation is being made that the instrument is currently ready to play.
INCLUDED:
No amplifier, case, slide/bar or additional accessories are included unless specifically shown in the photographs.
PLEASE NOTE:
This is a vintage collectible instrument being sold in its present condition. Please carefully review all photographs and ask any questions prior to purchasing.
NO RETURNS / NO REFUNDS. ALL SALES FINAL.