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Topic: Unbranded Valco 8-string lap steel (Sold) |
Chase Brady
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Posted 26 Apr 2014 10:50 am |
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This is an unbranded but unmistakably Valco made instrument equivalent to the Supro Jet Airliner model. According to the serial number, this was made in late `68, the year they went out of business. (That's probably why it never got a logo), This is in pretty good condition for it's age. A few nicks, a bit of light corrosion, but nothing requiring attention. There is a small (3/8") crack in the plastic plate that covers the pickup. It doesn't appear to be growing, but if you're concerned, it would be easy enough to glue a piece of plastic cut from a flatpick underneath to reinforce it. There's room. Electronics are clean and it sounds great, with kind of a Don Helms vibe to it. There's a small switch between the tone and volume controls. I have no idea what it's supposed to do. I can't tell that it does anything at all.
The legs and case could use a bit of cleaning, but are perfectly functional as is. $450 plus shipping.
-Chase Brady
Last edited by Chase Brady on 5 May 2014 12:50 pm; edited 1 time in total |
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Chase Brady
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Ohio, USA
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Posted 26 Apr 2014 12:55 pm
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There was a question about the scale length. It's 23". The spacing, lowest to highest is 2 5/8" at the bridge, 2" at the nut.
--Chase |
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Kevin Brown
From:
England
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Posted 26 Apr 2014 11:25 pm
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| Hi there, simple question, do all pole pieces rotate please, they sometimes weld themselves inside pickup housing, making string balance impossible, regards Mr D |
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Chase Brady
From:
Ohio, USA
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Posted 27 Apr 2014 5:22 am
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The pole pieces rotate nicely.
--Chase |
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Bill Sinclair
From:
Waynesboro, PA, USA
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Posted 28 Apr 2014 7:06 am
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| Does this model have the "string-through" style of pickup or one of those big nickel-plated pickups? Would you mind sending me a PM of your location in WV? (I'm in Hagerstown, MD) |
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Chase Brady
From:
Ohio, USA
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Posted 28 Apr 2014 7:54 am
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This one does not have the string through pickup. '68 was a bit late for that. It does have a very nice sound to my ear, though.
--Chase |
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Chase Brady
From:
Ohio, USA
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Posted 2 May 2014 4:47 pm
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| Still available. |
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Paul Arntson
From:
Washington, USA
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Posted 2 May 2014 9:57 pm
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I have one of these with a Supro badge. I sold my other lap steels after buying this one. It can do an awful lot with the right amp and gain setup.
Plus I like how versatile the tone is. Plus I paid much more than this for it.
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Excel D10 8&4, Supro 8, Regal resonator, Peavey Powerslide, homemade lap 12(a work in progress) |
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Liz Williams
From:
California, USA
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Posted 3 May 2014 1:17 pm
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| Paul, would you be willing to share "the right amp and gain setting?" I've got one of these too, and love it. But, I'm a newbie to amps and settings. I could use the advice. |
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Paul Arntson
From:
Washington, USA
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Posted 5 May 2014 8:25 am
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Hi Liz,
Send me a PM. (thread drift).
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Excel D10 8&4, Supro 8, Regal resonator, Peavey Powerslide, homemade lap 12(a work in progress) |
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Liz Williams
From:
California, USA
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Posted 5 May 2014 10:07 am
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| Thanks for reining me in, Paul. Now will someone please snap this guitar up? It's a good deal. |
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Chase Brady
From:
Ohio, USA
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Posted 5 May 2014 12:51 pm
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The lap steel has been sold. Thanks for the recommendations!
--Chase |
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Paul Arntson
From:
Washington, USA
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Posted 5 May 2014 5:09 pm
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Liz - no offense I hope. Somebody recently chided me for drift so i was trying to be a good boy ... I sent you an email.
Chase - congrats on sale. You sold a good item at a good price.
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Excel D10 8&4, Supro 8, Regal resonator, Peavey Powerslide, homemade lap 12(a work in progress) |
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