{"title":"On Sale!","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"untitled-sep2_09-53","title":"1937 Gibson Made Recording King Roy Smeck Model AB104 Lap Steel Electric Guitar with Full Sized EH-150 Charlie Christian Magnets","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecording King Roy Smeck Model AB104 Model Lap Steel Electric Guitar, made by Gibson (1937), made in Kalamazoo, Michigan, sunburst top, dark back and sides finish, maple body, rosewood fingerboard, original tweed hard shell case. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring his storied career Roy Smeck the \u003c\/span\u003e\"Wizard of the Strings\" would endorse almost anything with strings on it! In the 1930's he mostly endorsed Gibson, or in this case a product they built for the Montgomery Ward's catalog and stores. For the Ward's line Smeck's name was specifically used to promote a series of electric guitars. This teardrop shaped steel guitar is labeled the Model AB-104 on the headstock and dates to late-1937, making it one of the first of the Wards\/Smeck line. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike most AB-104s, this example is from very early on in the production run and still features the full sized extra large Charlie Christian pick up magnets. Most examples look the same but contain the less desirable second generation U magnet pickup. The coil itself has rounded ends and is not bound, with a single blade polepiece in the center. The screwed-on back of the body (allowing access to the electronics) is a holdover from the original 1935 EH-150 design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGibson's 1930's EH-150 with the \"Charlie Christian\" style blade pickup is generally considered the best lap steel guitar in the company's history, one of the most successful instruments of its type. While not technically a full-line Gibson this Roy Smeck model still plays and sounds just like one; these semi-hollow maple steels from Kalamazoo have a rich, powerful tone with plenty of definition. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe tone and volume knobs are on either side of the pickup; the output jack is located on the bass side of the body. The bound top is finished in sunburst while the back and sides are a plain dark brown. The fingerboard is unbound with flush fret markers and plain dot inlay. The center-peaked headstock mounts individual Kluson tuning machines are a style specific to the 1938-40 period with plastic buttons and a nice Art Deco look.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall length: 37 5\/8 in. (95.6 cm.)\u003cbr\u003eLower Bout: 10 3\/8 in. (26.4 cm.) \u003cbr\u003eBody Depth: 2 in. (5.1 cm.) \u003cbr\u003eScale length: 22 1\/2 in. (572 mm.)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth of nut is 2 in. (51 mm.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis steel shows some light wear overall but no repairs or alterations. The lovely sunburst finish has a few light dings and dents and may have been over sprayed. The stenciled over pearl Recording King logo is unusually well preserved, it has not flaked off as often happens. The back screws seems to have been replaced. The original pots are on the stiff side but function without scratching. The volume pot only has a quarter turn between full volume and off. All other hardware is original and intact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent Minus (E-) Condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSold As-Is\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AntiquiTone Vintage Guitars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48880741941556,"sku":null,"price":999.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0731\/2035\/0516\/files\/FullSizeRender_40e39f49-544f-4ce9-adda-dc2649c4934f.jpg?v=1758056362"},{"product_id":"1947-rickenbacker-d-16-double-neck-8-string-lap-steel-electric-hawaiian-guitar-doubleneck","title":"1947 Rickenbacker D-16 Double Neck 8 string Lap Steel Electric Hawaiian Guitar Doubleneck","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Rickenbacker double neck 8 string D-16 model lap steel guitar (c. 1947) is a wonderful instrument.\u003c\/span\u003e It was made in Los Angeles, California, and features a metallic enamel finish, cast metal body, molded Bakelite necks, and its original hard shell case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis lovely example is a late 1940s model with a unique set of features. It sports the Rickenbacher T-style logo on the headstocks. One T has a slightly more yellow tint. Around this time, Rickenbacker changed spellings from the original Rickenbacher, and this model would have been one of the last before that change. \u003c\/span\u003eThe post war 1 1\/4 Horseshoe pickups are strong and sound wonderful. It also features a patented tailpiece for easy string swapping. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall length: 30 in. (76.2 cm.), \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLower Bout: 1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3 1\/2 in. (34.3 cm.) \u003cbr\u003eBody Depth: 3 5\/8 in. (9.2 cm.) \u003cbr\u003eScale length: 22 1\/2 in. (572 mm.)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNut Width: 2 3\/16 in. (56 mm.). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery nice overall with light wear from normal use. The three way switch picks the top or bottom neck with both on in the middle position. It has master volume and tone pots with white Bakelite knobs. Electronics are as shown. Pickups are very strong. It sports two sets of original Kluson Deluxe tuners They all function correctly and stay in tune when set. It’s missing three original back screws. T\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewo are replaced. Comes with solid vintage tweed covered hard case. A fine example of a rare Rickenbacker steel. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery Good Plus (VG+) Condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AntiquiTone Vintage Guitars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48916533215540,"sku":null,"price":1499.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0731\/2035\/0516\/files\/FullSizeRender_99c03146-0bf4-4576-9cce-3ed37cb5a040.jpg?v=1760738024"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.antiquitone.com\/en-ca\/collections\/on-sale.oembed","provider":"AntiquiTone Vintage Guitars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}