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Topic: Fender lap steel need ID |
Joel Lee Weinstein
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Wimberley, Texas, USA
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Posted 13 Mar 2015 2:23 pm |
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I have a Fender lap steel that I need to ID (pic included). It looks like a Studio Deluxe, six string, serial number (I think, because it's not quite readable) 6989. Each fret is numbered (1-29) The case is black. Chrome knobs. White pickup. Three adjustable chrome legs. I have the original inspection tag (pic included). Can anyone help me identify the model and the year. Any help would be appreciated.
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Doug Beaumier
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Northampton, MA
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Joel Lee Weinstein
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Wimberley, Texas, USA
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Doug Beaumier
From:
Northampton, MA
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Michael Maddex
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Northern New Mexico, USA
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Posted 13 Mar 2015 6:10 pm
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I have a 1970 Fender catalog here that shows this exact same guitar, plastic tuner buttons, white pickup cover and all. Of course, that doesn't make yours a 1970, but I believe it's going to be close. As Doug said, the case puts it after the mid-sixties and the same cases show in this catalog. This catalog calls the lap model a 'Champ' (which was my first impression) and calls the model with three legs the 'Studio Deluxe'.
So I would say you have a late sixties or early seventies Studio Deluxe that looks to be in primo condition. The exact year may remain a mystery.
Nice guitar. Good luck on getting some more info. Hopefully some others will chime in here. HTH.
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Joel Lee Weinstein
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Wimberley, Texas, USA
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Posted 13 Mar 2015 7:07 pm Thanks everyone
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| Thank you for the information. I believe when I bought it awhile ago, the seller said it was a mid 60s-mid 70s steel. I just play pedal steel and dobro and never have any call to use it. The drummer in one of my bands is interested in buying it, but I'm not sure what to charge. Any idea of the value and one? I think I paid $250 in 1997 from a guy who never used it. |
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Doug Beaumier
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Northampton, MA
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Stephen Cowell
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Round Rock, Texas, USA
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Posted 13 Mar 2015 9:20 pm
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It's worth $700 with a case and legs. The magic 'F'. You can't touch a normal Champ (case, no legs) for less than $500.
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Peter Lindelauf
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Penticton, BC
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Posted 14 Mar 2015 5:52 pm
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My own early 60s Champ was only $300 but it's got quite a few bar dings and other wear. Not as nice as the one above. The prices above sound accurate to me and what I'd pay for very good condition.
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