Songster Lap Steel #2

Songster Lap Steel #2, with Amplifier
Click a pic to view it full size in a new page. -- Created 15 Nov 03 --

The pair -- amp looks to be in mint condition (has a replacement handle), but does not work (yet!!). This guitar has 27 frets.
A view of the back, showing the nice curly maple veneer. Note the tuners... rather hard to tune this right now -- the square-edged Grover 3-on-a-plate tuners are the originals.
Closeup of the bridge area, showing the engraved "Slingerland" script on the pickup cover, well worn from lots of use over the years. The tailpiece and bridge (bone saddle in rosewood) are identical to the ones on the other Songser Lap Steel and the May Bell Lap Steel. Note the different shaped plate that gives access to the electronics.
Close up of the neck, showing the rounded edges, not square like the other one, but not as round as the May Bell Lap Steel.
The front of the amp.
The back of the amp. This amp has a 12" speaker, labeled "Quam Speaker, Chicago, IL", 2 transformers and 5 tubes: 1-5Z3, 1-56, 1-79 and 2-2A3's, mfg. by the Webster Electric Company of Racine, WI. It is a Type 6112A1, Ser # 10115.

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