Rickenbacker

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Vintage tone seekers and collectors alike will appreciate this 1937 Rickenbacker Electro Model 59 Lap Steel, featuring a stunning baked enamel white crinkle finish that captures the era’s unique aesthetic. This early American classic delivers signature warm, sustaining tones from its original horseshoe pickup, known for its rich output and clarity. The aluminum body ensures resonance and durability, while the integrated single volume and tone controls are responsive and smooth. This piece comes with its matching tube amplifier, providing a charming period-correct sound ideal for blues, Hawaiian, or country styles. In good condition with minor cosmetic wear expected from an instrument of this vintage, it's both playable and remarkably preserved. Whether you’re a serious player or historical enthusiast, this Rickenbacker offers a rare opportunity to own a foundational piece of electric lap steel history that looks as distinctive as it sounds.

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