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Topic: Electromuse Lap Steel |
Bill R. Baker
From:
Clinton, MS USA
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Posted 1 Jun 2000 6:31 pm |
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More than fifty years ago my father bought me
an Electromuse six string lap steel. I still
have it. Does anyone out there know anything
about this guitar? Hello Bob. Thanks for
the Forum. I sent a check to you today as
an expression of my appreciation. |
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C Dixon
From:
Duluth, GA USA
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Posted 1 Jun 2000 6:55 pm
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Bill,
These steels were made in the late 40's. I had one bought brand new. It was a barebones lap steel. Had a plexiglass fret board. A very small volume and tone knob.
And as I recall, the cord came right out of the body. NO jack.
Sold mine to get a National New Yorker in Chicago in 1947.
Take care,
carl |
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Bill R. Baker
From:
Clinton, MS USA
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Posted 5 Jun 2000 4:57 am
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Carl:
Thanks, you have identified the guitar. Do
you have any idea who built it or where?
Bill |
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C Dixon
From:
Duluth, GA USA
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Posted 5 Jun 2000 7:41 am
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I realy don't. It was my first electric steel guitar. I recall the sound as not being too good.
God bless,
carl |
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Billy Jones
From:
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
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Posted 6 Jun 2000 8:36 pm
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Carl.. My mother and father bought me one in 1946 for Christmas. My second guitar was also a New Yorker. As I recall the companion amplifier was a Carolatron 5 tube with a treble clef in the grill. You are right.. it didn't have the best sound but I did use it in a talent contest. They purchased it from Simpsons of Canada now known as Sears.
..... Billy |
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