Bronson "Melody King"
Model 52 Lap Steel


1950s Bronson Front and Back Views



1950s Bronson Front and Back Body Views



1950s Bronson Front and Back Headstock Views



1950s Bronson Pickup and Control Knobs Views


Description of (1950s) Bronson Model 52 Lap Steel:

Brown bakelite body with 5 gold cavity covers on top, 2 brown radio type control knobs on same side, metal swivel cover plate on headstock with large metal badge on front, molded frets outlined in white, nickel Kluson 3-on-a-plate tuners, super cool, all original, made by Rickenbacker - similar to model BD.

All Photos courtesy of Elderly Instruments


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