Unbranded Valco 8-string lap steel (Sold)
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Unbranded Valco 8-string lap steel (Sold)
This is an unbranded but unmistakably Valco made instrument equivalent to the Supro Jet Airliner model. According to the serial number, this was made in late `68, the year they went out of business. (That's probably why it never got a logo), This is in pretty good condition for it's age. A few nicks, a bit of light corrosion, but nothing requiring attention. There is a small (3/8") crack in the plastic plate that covers the pickup. It doesn't appear to be growing, but if you're concerned, it would be easy enough to glue a piece of plastic cut from a flatpick underneath to reinforce it. There's room. Electronics are clean and it sounds great, with kind of a Don Helms vibe to it. There's a small switch between the tone and volume controls. I have no idea what it's supposed to do. I can't tell that it does anything at all.
The legs and case could use a bit of cleaning, but are perfectly functional as is. $450 plus shipping.
-Chase Brady
The legs and case could use a bit of cleaning, but are perfectly functional as is. $450 plus shipping.
-Chase Brady
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I have one of these with a Supro badge. I sold my other lap steels after buying this one. It can do an awful lot with the right amp and gain setup.
Plus I like how versatile the tone is. Plus I paid much more than this for it.
Plus I like how versatile the tone is. Plus I paid much more than this for it.
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