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Jack Hanson


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San Luis Valley, USA
Post  Posted 21 Aug 2017 4:58 pm    
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George Piburn


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The Land of Enchantment New Mexico
Post  Posted 21 Aug 2017 5:02 pm     Gold tone
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To my eyes it is from a gold tone.

Some times they need to be flattened on the bottom.

Certainly others will confirm its origin.

Although on second look it does seem to say OAHU on the Bottom. Looks like Pot Metal.
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Noah Miller


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Post  Posted 22 Aug 2017 3:11 am    
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It's from the post-War Kay-built version of the Oahu Tonemaster:


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Jack Hanson


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Post  Posted 22 Aug 2017 7:38 am     Re: Gold tone
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George Piburn wrote:
Some times they need to be flattened on the bottom. Looks like Pot Metal.

Indeed, this one does need its bottom flattened. 5 minutes or less with the old mill bastard. Don't know whether it's pot metal or aluminum. Is there an easy way to differentiate?

Noah Miller wrote:
It's from the post-War Kay-built version of the Oahu Tonemaster

You nailed it, Noah. That's exactly what it is. I kinda figured you'd chime in with the correct identification. Thanks!
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C. E. Jackson
Post  Posted 26 Aug 2017 6:15 am    
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Jack, here is additional information. This bridge was used on five 1949 and 1950 Silvertone steels which I have.
You will note the Oahu name. Sorry for my delay in posting.







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Jack Hanson


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Post  Posted 27 Aug 2017 8:35 am    
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C. E. Jackson wrote:
Jack, here is additional information. This bridge was used on five 1949 and 1950 Silvertone steels which I have.
You will note the Oahu name. Sorry for my delay in posting. C. E. Smile

Thanks for that confirmation, C. E.

I need a bridge for an upcoming rehab lap steel project. This one became available, and I purchased it because it had that Harmony-Kay-Regal-Airline-Silvertone "Chicago" look to it.
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