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by Mark Santi
2 Dec 2022 2:54 pm
Forum: For Sale: Steel Guitars
Topic: OAHU Diana Deluxe 1938 w horseshoe pup
Replies: 1
Views: 1159

OAHU Diana Deluxe 1938 w horseshoe pup

*rare* 1938 Oahu Diana Lap Steel with Horseshoe Pickup and Original Case. Now, these are getting rare and hard to find.... Oahu Diana Deluxe Lap Steel Electric Guitar, 1938, made in Chicago, sunburst lacquer, mahogany body and neck, original brown tolex hardshell case. Oahu's fanciest wood-body stee...
by Mark Santi
7 Jul 2020 1:20 pm
Forum: Steel Without Pedals
Topic: Identify this Rick ??
Replies: 7
Views: 1800

amazing !!

you never disappoint ! Noah, can you post/send that page of the catalog ? thx
by Mark Santi
7 Jul 2020 11:44 am
Forum: Steel Without Pedals
Topic: Identify this Rick ??
Replies: 7
Views: 1800

Identify this Rick ??

little help ?
thx in advance
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by Mark Santi
30 Sep 2019 4:31 am
Forum: For Sale: Steel Guitars
Topic: Gibson Ultratone Lap ~ VGC
Replies: 0
Views: 877

Gibson Ultratone Lap ~ VGC

Top of the Line vintage Gibson Ultratone lap steel guitar. This instrument is all original and *rare*, due to the fact the original plastic bridge/pickup and tuner covers are intact and uncracked and unblemished. The original white finish shows very, very little wear, as seen in the photos. The orig...
by Mark Santi
22 Jan 2019 4:02 pm
Forum: Steel Without Pedals
Topic: ...how rare is this ??
Replies: 2
Views: 987

...how rare is this ??

not an expert, but never seen...
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by Mark Santi
4 Jan 2019 4:36 pm
Forum: Steel Without Pedals
Topic: ...Noah knows....
Replies: 2
Views: 914

...Noah knows....

...happy new year SGFers, WTF is this ...?
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by Mark Santi
16 Sep 2018 2:35 am
Forum: For Sale: Steel Guitars
Topic: NATIONAL Grand Console Double 8 aka 1051 ~ VGC
Replies: 6
Views: 3367

vacation looming, giving it away $839 + s&h
by Mark Santi
3 Sep 2018 2:51 am
Forum: For Sale: Steel Guitars
Topic: NATIONAL Grand Console Double 8 aka 1051 ~ VGC
Replies: 6
Views: 3367

let's try this again
by Mark Santi
11 Aug 2018 6:43 am
Forum: For Sale: Steel Guitars
Topic: NATIONAL Grand Console Double 8 aka 1051 ~ VGC
Replies: 6
Views: 3367

Thanks Bob......it's not light, pretty close to 25 lbs

SGF: price drop to $950
by Mark Santi
10 Aug 2018 1:47 pm
Forum: For Sale: Steel Guitars
Topic: NATIONAL Grand Console Double 8 aka 1051 ~ VGC
Replies: 6
Views: 3367

NATIONAL Grand Console Double 8 aka 1051 ~ VGC

As you surely know, In the world of vintage steel guitars, National has it over everything else out there. And this National Grand Console model, is one of the best-looking, killer-sounding steels you're ever going to find. First appearing in 1947, the Grand Console was the National model that Fende...
by Mark Santi
7 Jul 2018 1:14 pm
Forum: Steel Without Pedals
Topic: ...I'm betting Noah knows...
Replies: 3
Views: 922

Thanx Noah, you're the best !
Any way to get a copy of that reference/catalog ?
by Mark Santi
7 Jul 2018 5:27 am
Forum: Steel Without Pedals
Topic: ...I'm betting Noah knows...
Replies: 3
Views: 922

...I'm betting Noah knows...

...what model National ?
Desirable ?

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by Mark Santi
14 Jun 2018 3:50 am
Forum: For Sale: Steel Guitars
Topic: Rickenbacher Model B 'Panda' ~ VGC SOLD
Replies: 4
Views: 2682

sorry peeps, I'm looking for $1099 plus a little ship
thanks
by Mark Santi
8 Jun 2018 1:47 pm
Forum: For Sale: Steel Guitars
Topic: Rickenbacher Model B 'Panda' ~ VGC SOLD
Replies: 4
Views: 2682

Rickenbacher Model B 'Panda' ~ VGC SOLD

most of you already know this..... Beautiful, classic, sweet sounding Rickenbacker Model B Model Lap Steel Electric Guitar, c. 1948, made in Los Angeles, California. Polished black finish, molded bakelite body and neck, original chipboard case. A nice, just post-WWII example of the original Rickenba...
by Mark Santi
8 Jun 2018 1:34 pm
Forum: Steel Without Pedals
Topic: Alien Lap Steel ~ old, anonymous
Replies: 5
Views: 2307

Alien Lap Steel ~ old, anonymous

Can anyone identify ?
Value ?
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by Mark Santi
24 Apr 2018 1:52 pm
Forum: Steel Without Pedals
Topic: One more time Noah....or you Oahu gurus
Replies: 13
Views: 2653

One more time Noah....or you Oahu gurus

....ever seen one like this ?
must be a failed MOTS model
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by Mark Santi
11 Apr 2018 2:22 pm
Forum: Steel Without Pedals
Topic: ...Noah, know this one ?
Replies: 4
Views: 1345

...Noah, know this one ?

I bet you do
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by Mark Santi
15 Mar 2018 12:25 pm
Forum: Steel Without Pedals
Topic: 'MICRO' bakelite tone bar ????
Replies: 2
Views: 1181

'MICRO' bakelite tone bar ????

From the '40's ? Never seen one, no info anywhere
you gurus prolly know, 3" long, nearly 3/4" diam.
thanks in advance for any info
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by Mark Santi
2 Mar 2018 3:42 pm
Forum: For Sale: Steel Guitars
Topic: National/Dobro Dynamic Lap Steel ~ EXC !
Replies: 2
Views: 2371

National/Dobro Dynamic Lap Steel ~ EXC !

National Dobro Dynamic Lap Steel Electric Guitar (1940-42), made in Chicago, serial # 32xxG, hard-to-find all white finish, maple body, plastic facing, original Lifton tweed hard shell case. A supremely stylish lap steel. This early National steel is not only striking to look at but great sounding a...
by Mark Santi
12 Feb 2018 4:45 pm
Forum: Steel Without Pedals
Topic: Any Oahu gurus about to ID ?
Replies: 14
Views: 3976

Thanx for that Noah, I've seen a few like that but not one without the radio escutcheons.
by Mark Santi
12 Feb 2018 12:45 pm
Forum: Steel Without Pedals
Topic: Any Oahu gurus about to ID ?
Replies: 14
Views: 3976

Any Oahu gurus about to ID ?

It's a Diana style electric lap, but different...bound sides, etc.
Thanks in advance
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by Mark Santi
29 Jan 2018 6:19 am
Forum: Steel Without Pedals
Topic: Identify My Fender Steel
Replies: 15
Views: 3094

a few hundred could be my purchase price !?!
by Mark Santi
25 Jan 2018 4:36 pm
Forum: Steel Without Pedals
Topic: Pot Replacement Help needed
Replies: 3
Views: 1041

Pot Replacement Help needed

Hello folks,
as much as I really, really don't want to, it appears I may have to replace a frozen volume pot on an early, early 40's National lap. It's stamped 'Stackpole 82A I-260'.
Can one of you genius pickers (and I mean that) direct me to a suitable replacement ?
Thanks in advance
!! PLAY ON !!
by Mark Santi
10 Dec 2017 1:49 pm
Forum: For Sale: Amps and Accessories
Topic: OAHU 230k 1940's tube amp ~ VGC !
Replies: 1
Views: 2437

OAHU 230k 1940's tube amp ~ VGC !

As seen in the 1939 catalog, this is a vintage 1940s Oahu 230k amp. Built and sold by Valco/National, these amps were originally intended to be paired with lap steel guitars from the same family. It wasn't long before players realized how great these things sounded for other styles. It sounds full-b...
by Mark Santi
10 Nov 2017 1:05 pm
Forum: For Sale: Steel Guitars
Topic: NATIONAL DYNAMIC lap steel 1954 w OHSC ~ VG Cond !
Replies: 2
Views: 2422

NATIONAL DYNAMIC lap steel 1954 w OHSC ~ VG Cond !

I think it's about time this National model enjoyed some of the respect and love some other models have deservedly earned. Although not as elegant as the New Yorker, it has the same great tone, and why shouldn't it ? Both have the famous Valco pickup and the quality National construction. Gorgeous a...