Help identifying my Model B
Posted: Tue Mar 05, 2013 6:25 pm
Hi All,
I'm new to the board and I hope this is the right place. I'd like to identify and get some advice on the value of what my research has led me to believe is a 1935-1937 Model B Lap Steel.
The serial # or at least what I think is the serial is crudely stamped on the top of the head stock as C718.
It has the 1 1/2" horseshoe magnet pickup. "PAT PEND" on the pickup mounting flange which I understand as mid 1937 or before. The single volume pot. But I'll let the pictures do the talking.
I'd love to tell you I picked this up at a pawn shop for $20, but it was actually handed down to me from my father so I'm at least positive that this is the real deal.
Much appreciation in advance for any help from a fellow Rick lover. Being a lefty that plays right handed guitars, my first guitar was a custom from the factory. Left handed 12 string electric with the strings set up right handed. Complete with the upside down R on the bridge. I get a lot of confused looks.
I'm new to the board and I hope this is the right place. I'd like to identify and get some advice on the value of what my research has led me to believe is a 1935-1937 Model B Lap Steel.
The serial # or at least what I think is the serial is crudely stamped on the top of the head stock as C718.
It has the 1 1/2" horseshoe magnet pickup. "PAT PEND" on the pickup mounting flange which I understand as mid 1937 or before. The single volume pot. But I'll let the pictures do the talking.
I'd love to tell you I picked this up at a pawn shop for $20, but it was actually handed down to me from my father so I'm at least positive that this is the real deal.
Much appreciation in advance for any help from a fellow Rick lover. Being a lefty that plays right handed guitars, my first guitar was a custom from the factory. Left handed 12 string electric with the strings set up right handed. Complete with the upside down R on the bridge. I get a lot of confused looks.