1959 Gretsch Lapsteel

[geckodog]

Check this one out! Just came into my store the other day.

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[Steeler]

I suspect it was made by the VALCO company in Chicago for the Gretsch brand.

The pickup and serial number plate are identical to the Nationals and Supros that came out of there. The body shape and linolium finish are similar.

The Gretsch's are not common. Cool old axe!

[steve_chiro]

Nice! How does it sound?

[geckodog]

I plugged it in and the thing just sings. The tone knob is very responsive. I'd love to own it, but I have bought way too much stuff this past year and I just can't afford to get it.