Magnatone Lap Steel
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Jim Stringer
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Magnatone Lap Steel
A friend just acquired a Magnatone 6 string, mother of toilet seat, Serial #26083. Does anyone know how to date Magnatone's from SN -- I've heard it's unreliable. Also, he's wondering if it's best to restore or just leave as is? Thanks.
Jim Stringer
Austin, TX USA
Gibson BR9
Fender Dual Professional (1953)
Fender Stringmaster D8 (ca. 1950s)
Emmons LeGrande (S10 3x3)
Austin, TX USA
Gibson BR9
Fender Dual Professional (1953)
Fender Stringmaster D8 (ca. 1950s)
Emmons LeGrande (S10 3x3)
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Frank James Pracher
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- Location: Michigan, USA
I've never seen a chart for dating Magnatones from the serial number like they have for Valcos. Pictures would help. Certain features like the fretboard, nut and bridge changed over the years so that might help us give you an approximate date. None of them are crazy valuable, but personally I like to keep them as original as I can.
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