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Legs for old Supro?

Posted: 8 Sep 2009 1:37 pm
by Daniel Foster
Hi all,

I just got a black and white Supro Airliner(or Comet?) for $299 on Ebay. It has sockets for legs, but no legs. Does anyone have any idea if replacement legs are out there? The pickup sounds great! I had to tweak the pole heights quite a bit, but I think I have it pretty well balanced out now. The pickup is LOUD but it’s very clear and fat at the same time. Very nice.

The only thing I don’t like about it is that the pickup cover is missing. I keep hitting the edge of the pickup with my right hand and it’s pretty sharp. I guess I’ll scour the internet for a pickup cover, as well.

Thanks!

Posted: 8 Sep 2009 8:50 pm
by Mark Bracewell
Ooooh, you got a sweet deal I think. If it's the black and white one with silver sparkly winged fret markers, that's an Airline or Jet Airliner - see here:

http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtopi ... line+supro

I too am in need of legs, so if you find a source, speak up!

I think I can make you a cover if you can't find one and you have the same model I have - I'm going to be making a similar cover for a different guitar shortly, so I'm willing to give it a try.

Posted: 9 Sep 2009 4:50 am
by Charlie Vegas
I'd say an OK deal not a sweet a deal considering it's missing parts. I had to buy three of these Supros to make one good one.

I've got a extra set of legs but they will be sold with one of the two incomplete ones I have.

Posted: 9 Sep 2009 6:41 am
by Brad Bechtel
I'm not sure if these have the same socket threading as the Fender steel guitars, but if they do, Bobbe Seymour sells replacement legs. Also check with Fender/Rhodes electric piano repair and supply stores such as this store.

Posted: 9 Sep 2009 8:12 am
by Daniel Foster
Thanks y’all. I’m not sure if Fender legs will fit, either, but now I’m kicking myself for selling an old Champ with legs. Thanks for the links, Brad.

Mark, yep, that’s the exact same one I have. If you can make a cover, I’d be VERY interested. The edge of that pickup is *sharp*. :)

Posted: 9 Sep 2009 10:35 am
by Michael Lee Allen
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Posted: 9 Sep 2009 12:12 pm
by Brad Bechtel
That's good to know - thanks!

You might also try a camera store to see if they have any tripod legs that would fit.

Posted: 9 Sep 2009 12:32 pm
by Daniel Foster
Thanks, again. A fellow forumite sent me a link to BSG Steel Guitars who make repro legs for fair prices.