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Topic: Any ideas on what brand/model this steel may be? |
Todd Weger
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Safety Harbor, FLAUSA
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Posted 25 Nov 2013 8:29 am |
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I have this old steel I bought from my drummer. His brother had this for many decades, and when he passed, my drummer inherited it. He has NO idea what it is, or anything about its history.
I can't even find a serial number on it. It looks like it was refinished at some point. The main thing is, it's very light (pine, maybe?) and the pickup sound INCREDIBLE! Great tone.
I don't really need to know, but it would be nice to at least get an approximate make/model and at least decade (I'm guessing 50's).
Thanks for any help!
TJW
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1956 Fender Stringmaster T-8 (C6, E13, A6); 1960 Fender Stringmaster D-8 (C6, B11/A6); Custom-made 25" aluminum cast "fry pan" with vintage Ricky p'up (C6); 1938 Epiphone Electar (A6); 1953 Oahu Tonemaster; assorted ukuleles; upright bass |
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Todd Weger
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Safety Harbor, FLAUSA
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Mike Neer
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NJ
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Posted 25 Nov 2013 8:49 am
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That's a Supro. I think those were available under a few different names, like Federated teachers' service Corp.
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Noah Miller
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Rocky Hill, CT
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Posted 25 Nov 2013 9:04 am
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| It's not a Supro. I believe it was built by Regal, judging by the pickup assembly, but I'm not 100% sure. As Mike said, it was sold under a variety of brands; the one I've seen the most is Epitome. |
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Tom Pettingill
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California, USA (deceased)
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Mike Neer
From:
NJ
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Posted 25 Nov 2013 9:16 am
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Ah, yes--Regal!
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Todd Weger
From:
Safety Harbor, FLAUSA
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Posted 25 Nov 2013 9:31 am Cool!
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Thanks, everyone. I found an ad showing what looks just like this one, along with a matching amp. They're saying it's a Supro (or derivation) set from the 50's and that works enough for me. Regal, Supro, Valco -- main thing is, the pickup rocks!
Thanks again!
TJW |
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Andy Volk
From:
Boston, MA
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Posted 25 Nov 2013 10:21 am
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All Chicago-made.
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Dale R Stiles
From:
Bradenton, FL
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Posted 25 Nov 2013 10:37 pm
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Isn't that an Epitome lap steel?
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