John Finch
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Minnesota, USA
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Posted 1 Dec 2017 11:28 am |
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All original Supro Avalon Hawaiian lap steel guitar serial #C5414 FS made between 1938-40 in VGC+! I think this is a 1940 model from the Pot date. Not sure what the FS following the S/N stands for?
Some info from the internet along with description and photos follow:
First lap steel in the Supro line with the signature National/Valco adjustable pole string-thru-the-pickup design. Built for only 3 years and somewhat of a rare find, it also has a distinctive aluminum fretboard with parallelogram markers. The black enamel body finish overall still looks quite good. The steel is hard-wired with a new cord and plug. The original cord, volume pot and capacitor have been replace and are included. Open back Kluson strip tuners with buttons that show minimal signs of shrinkage. Bone nut and an interesting bridge with a metal base that uses a hard plastic (bakelite?) material as the saddle. Individual aluminum control plates for the black bakelite volume and tone knobs. The early Supro logo appears at the top of both and everything, including the #s, is legible. Comes with its original Geib Challenge green shag lined chipboard case Made in Chicago, that is also in good condition especially for its age. Overall a very clean vintage steel that gives you the signature National/Valco tone as a player along with being a piece of american musical history!
This is a quite rare Supro Avalon, the first in the Supro line-up with the "bunker" pickup that's widely known for it's tone to the bone. The satin black finish is aesthetically warm and a real joy to hold and play. This Steel would hold it's own in every aspect in the company of the most famous vintage Steels ever made. Plush lining in the chipboard case if fitting for this fine Steel.
True to it's National / Supro / Valco and bunker pickup legacy; This Steel has that great legendary tone for any style of Music. Powerful pickup with great tone options and can get loud when you need it.
The Supro Avalon Hawaiian Guitar had a rectangular body with rounded corners and two concave “cutaway†shoulders. The head had a slight curve to it. The fingerboard was made of polished aluminum, and the guitar was finished in gloss black. An enameled handrest covered the single pickup and strings passed into a slotted rectangular metal tailpiece. On either side of the fingerboard, just above the handrest, were two square plates embossed with the Supro logo and containing one control knob each, for volume and tone. Without case this cost $40. Note that this was the first appearance of tone controls on Supro brand guitars.
$435.00 + $35.00 shipping. Free pickup in Minneapolis MN.
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