1950 Silvertone Lapsteel

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andrewsrea
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Just finished this restoration of my grandpop's 1950 Silvertone Lapsteel, for my nephew Nick. Luckily, I had part of an old Waverly tuner set to use as a donor. Finished with a period correct knurled knob, as the original art-deco volume knob was MIA.

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Very cool and good job!
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Excellent work and happy to hear that you are able to keep it in the family and in use!
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