SOLD National Clipper lap steel

[Frank Nims]

One of the rarest National lap steels. From the early to mid 1950s. Some pick wear, but still beautiful.
Original VistaTone pickup, sounds fantastic for blues, rockabilly, honky-tonk, western swing.
Backplate shows number /30642. Patent number above pickup is 2,4??,408.
$475 + shipping. Shipping depends on carrier (CONUS only). Local pickup (Chicago) at no charge.

[Frank Nims]

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Added closeups of pickup, serial number, and patent number.