Supro Dual 6 Lap Steel 1954

$1,650.00

ON HOLD. Made by Valco in Chicago and in very good condition throughout, cream pearloid plastic ‘Mother-Of-Toilet-Seat’ (MOTS) over wood body, with two of the legendary ‘String-Thru’ pickups (sustain is enhaced by magnetic field both above and below the strings), one vol, one tone and a 3 way switch.  Complete with two pickup covers/ hand rests, an adaptor so the original ‘Amphenol’ lead connector can be used with a standard guitar lead, and some documentation from original owner in the original fibre case.   Original tuners, with replaced cream buttons. Convenient set up allowing for two tunings- currently Gmajor and C6.  As used by tonemeister David Lindley with Jackson Browne and El-Rayo-X.  Serial number X4103

 

SKU: 3298 Category:
  • Brand: Supro (made by Valco)
  • Model: Supro Dual 6
  • Serial No: X4103
  • Finish: Pearloid ‘Mother of Toilet Seat’ (MOTS)
  • Original Finish: Yes
  • Original Parts: Yes
  • Made In Year: 1954
  • Body Material: Hardwood, most likely Ash
  • Finish Material: Pearloid plastic
  • Neck/Fret boards:  Metal
  • Radius: Flat
  • Weight:  11lb 9oz (5.25Kg)
  • Scale Length: 23″
  • Nut Width: 1-3/4″
  • String spacing at bridge: 2-1/4″
  • Case: Original Fibre case
  • Issues/Repairs: Nil apart from volume knob replaced.
  • Condition: Very good
  • Notes: Includes both of the pickup covers as shown and some original documentation, original lead, etc.