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Topic: Just snagged a Supro on Ebay... |
Roman Sonnleitner
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Posted 29 Oct 2006 2:59 pm |
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Look what I just got on Ebay:
Auction on eBay Austria.
Considering prices of old lap steels in Europe, I think this one was a steal. Keeping my fingers crossed that the pickup works well.
Is there anything else I should know about this model?
Would the serial number X8870 give a hint about the year this one was made?[This message was edited by Brad Bechtel on 29 October 2006 at 06:56 PM.] |
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Steinar Gregertsen
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Arendal, Norway, R.I.P.
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Posted 29 Oct 2006 3:14 pm
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Congratulations! The serial number dates it to 1958, and if the pickup is a little weak I'll recommend a pair of NIBro magnets from Rick Aiello,- they'll bring new life to any Valco/Supro pickup.
The tuner buttons seems like they're crumbling a bit, if that's a problem you can get new replacement buttons from StewMac.
Steinar
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"Play to express, not to impress"
www.gregertsen.com
Southern Moon Northern Lights
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Roman Sonnleitner
From:
Vienna, Austria
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Posted 29 Oct 2006 3:18 pm
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| Thanks! Is there a specific site for that kind of info on Supros? How do I tell whether this is a Supreme or Clipper model (they seem to look the same - not that it would matter). |
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Steinar Gregertsen
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Arendal, Norway, R.I.P.
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Posted 29 Oct 2006 4:08 pm
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Here is a site that identifies Valco/National serial numbers by date, scroll approx halfway down the page until you see "Serial Number Plates 1940-1964." (if this link doesn't take you there directly).
I agree, the Clipper and the Supreme looks identical to me, so I don't know how to separate them. Perhaps Brad or someone else will join with some info on that...
Steinar
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"Play to express, not to impress"
www.gregertsen.com
Southern Moon Northern Lights
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Brad Bechtel
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Posted 29 Oct 2006 7:01 pm
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X8870 would put it in 1952, not 1958. It's a Supro Supreme. The white cover over the pickup was present in models from 1949 to 1955.
If it's in good shape otherwise and the pickup is strong, you have a good deal. It may have the old style Amphenol or Switchcraft screw on connector rather than a standard guitar jack. Do a search on this site to find our previous recommendations on this issue.
Congratulations!
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Brad's Page of Steel
A web site devoted to acoustic & electric lap steel guitars
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Roman Sonnleitner
From:
Vienna, Austria
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Posted 30 Oct 2006 2:48 am
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| Thanks, Brad! |
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Steinar Gregertsen
From:
Arendal, Norway, R.I.P.
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Posted 30 Oct 2006 5:24 am
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| X8870 would put it in 1952, not 1958. |
Ah, of course! Seems like I added one "0" to many, I do that all the time, especially when I pay my bills....... 
Steinar
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"Play to express, not to impress"
www.gregertsen.com
Southern Moon Northern Lights
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