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Posted: **Fri Apr 10, 2026 3:21 pm**

Any ideas what this War Time Bakelite steel is? A factory re-necked Model B? A trade show one off? A home brew? I'm baffled. The fret board screws into wood. Thanks for your info.

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Posted: **Fri Apr 10, 2026 5:52 pm**

Given the weird panda plates, Id guess a non-favtory re-neck, reusing the original badge. But who knows.

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What is This Bakelite Steel?

What is This Bakelite Steel?

Re: What is This Bakelite Steel?