1946 K and F Electric Stringed Instruments & Amplifiers Lap Steel Natural K&F Kaufman and Fender
No sales tax for customers outside California.
Here we have a piece of historical significance from the shop of Doc Kauffman and Leo Fender, way back in the mid 1940s!
These steels pre-date Fender electric guitars by just a handful of years, before Leo bought Doc out of the business and began his prototyping of the first solidbody production guitar that changed the world.
We have had this one in the wings for a while. It was in 100% original condition when it came in. Three of the tuner buttons had crumbled, so we added new ones. Tom Brantley rewound the pickup, something that is a standard need on these due to the design. The pickup worked when it came in, but the material that holds the coil wire surrounding the strings had shrunk, making it impossible to re-string the instrument.
It sounds like one million bucks now!
The pots, knobs, tuners, finish - all is original and it even includes the original gig bag (the zipper is funky however).
Shipping policy:
Three day UPS air shipments will be automatic for buyers including these states and those to the east of them: Montana, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas. Shipments will require signature on delivery, no exceptions. If there is damage, the buyer must retain all packing materials intact and picture them immediately and send them to sales@maharsvintageguitars.com. Less than 1% of our shipments are damaged in transit, and we are committed to making sure your item arrives safely, but we are taking these additional measures to make sure you are happy with your purchase.
Color: Natural
Weight: 5lbs 15.5ozs
Neck/Body: Ash?
Fretboard: Chrome metal
Inlays: Black Silk Screened
Frets: Black Silk Screened
Fret count: 24
Nut material: Metal
Nut width: 2.25"
Scale: 22.25"
Radius: Flat
Total length: 28.5"
Body Width: 6 3/8"
Neck Width: 2 3/4"
Body depth/thickness: 2 1/4"
String gauge: .012-.050 Flat Wound
Hardware Color: Nickel and Chrome
Bridge Pickup Brand: K and F Electric Stringed Instruments & Amplifiers
Bridge Pickup Reading: 8.94k
Pickup Original?: Yes but rewound.
Bridge: Original
Tuners: Original with replaced buttons
Pots: Original
Case: Original Canvas Bag
Notes: Pickup rewound, changed tuner buttons
Mahar's Vintage Guitars
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All orders ship within three business days of the receipt of an order, usually faster. Tracking information will be automatically forwarded to all buyers. Buyers must retain all shipping materials in the event a return is necessary.
Returns accepted if the purchaser responds within 48 hours of receipt of an item and there is a discrepancy relating to the condition or originality of an item. Returns are not accepted for items that do not meet the needs or sonic tastes of clients due to the subjective nature, unless such concern is stated prior to the purchase. Any return for reasons other than incorrect advertising of condition or originality on the part of Mahar's Vintage Guitars shall be the responsibility of the buyer, which shall result in the buyer paying all shipping costs (to and from) their location.