1950's Vintage Magnatone Troubadour 8 String Lap Steel

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1950's Vintage Magnatone Troubadour 8 String Lap Steel

Location:

Norco, CA

Description:

THIS ITEM HAS BEEN RELISTED... BUYER REGRETS HAVING TO BACK OUT. NOW IS YOUR CHANCE TO BUY IT NOW!I AM MOTIVATED TO LIQUIDATE AND MUST SELL QUICKLY. EBAY LISTING IS FOR A LIMITED TIME AND SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY IF NOT PREVIOUSLY SOLD LOCALLY.IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, NOW IS YOUR CHANCE!!! GET IT NOW WHILE YOU CAN! BUY IT NOW ONLY $400 (That is discounted below the previous auction winning bid!)This vintage Magnatone Troubadour 8 String Lap Steel guitar is a true gem for any collector or working musician. Made in the United States This difficult to find Troubadour model features blond maple wooden construction. Only produced between 1954-1955, limited number of these quality player instruments exist in todays marketplace. Whether you are a fan of vintage guitars or just appreciate limited semi rare, hard to find instruments, this lap steel is a must-have addition to any collection. Regardless, this Lap Steel was meant to be played! With its handsome classic appearance and straight forward no-nonsense ergonomic design, it plays smooth as silk. It is balanced well and feels very natural in the lap or on a stand, it is a pleasure to play. There is something to be said about some vintage instruments, the special tone that many of them can present, and so many are so valued for,,, This maple all wood constructed Magnatone is no exception! It has that true authentic Shimmering Hawaiian smoothness and warmth.However, it also has plenty of brightness on tap! Just a twist of the tone pot and you cut into the mix with sparkle and presence.Dial up more volume in addition to your tone and it gets that spank too.... Just a wonderfully behaved classic voice with the right amount of touch sensitivity that you seldom find in todays instruments. This Vintage Lap Steel is fully functional and player ready. Everything works as it should.The original well aged pickup is strong, loud and proud. It is unmolested and unmodified, all original goodness. Great Value today!It is a semi-rare guitar that is perfect for the musician that is seeking a nostalgic tone from a very nostalgic instrument. Not only is this a player but is a unique vintage instrument that is affordable today and a likelyhood to increase with value into the future.$400 Buy It Now Fair & Realistic Deal, priced to sell.... you won't regret buying!But Sincerely, I am most hopeful that this finds its way to someone who values this old Magnatone for it's usefulness at producing those musical tones that brings pleasure to the senses and continues that tradition into the future,,,,,Good Luck bidding and enjoy!

Category:

Musical Instruments

Posted:

February 1 on Americanlisted