{"product_id":"magnatone-1951-blue-pearloid-mots-lap-steel-w-case-excellent","title":"Magnatone 1951 Blue Pearloid MOTS Lap Steel w\/ Case","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo sales tax for US customers outside California.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMagnatone built this blue pearloid lap steel around a hidden single-coil pickup, wax-potted directly into the body cavity. The guitar is in excellent overall condition with all original electronics intact: original pickup, two original cream knobs, original pots, wiring, solders, and output jack. The body shows no repairs, just an area of blue pearl missing at the edge of the headstock.  The instrument comes with what appears to be its original case, which is in very good condition with no odor.  The tuning machines are repro Kluson parts that required no change to the headstock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMagnatone produced lap steels through the late 1930s into the 1960s under its own name and several associated brands, competing in the student and mid-range market. These instruments were built in California and are well-regarded among lap steel players and vintage collectors for their functional simplicity and distinctive cosmetics. The blue pearloid — metal over the top surface (MOTS) — is one of the more visually distinctive finishes from this era and has held up well here. The 22.25\" scale length and 2-3\/8\" nut width are standard for the format. The horseshoe magnet pickup design predates and runs parallel to the more common under-string designs and gives these instruments a specific sonic identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"product-spec-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eWeight: 3lbs 14oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eColor: Blue Pearloid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBody Material: poplar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBody Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBody Repairs: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBody Binding: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBody Length: 11\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBody Finish Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBody Finish Condition: very good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eLower Bout: 8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eWaist: 6-1\/8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eUpper Bout: 6-3\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBody Depth\/Thickness: 1-3\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eScale Length: 22.25\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Repairs: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Finish Original?: yes, blemish at headstock near #4 tuner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Markings: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFretboard Condition: very good, some missing paint and a ding - see pics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFretboard Repairs: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNut Material: metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNut Repairs: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNut Width: 2-3\/8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTuner Brand And Model: vintage style repro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTuners Original?: no\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eChanges To Headstock For Tuners?: no\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTuner Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTuner Screws Original?: no\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eOverall Length: 29-1\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eDocumentation: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCase Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCase Condition: very good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCase Smells?: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePickup Brand: Hidden\/buried single-coil blade-style pickup with a horseshoe magnet wrapped in a coil and wax-potted into the body cavity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePickup Count: 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePickup Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePickup Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eKnob Color: creme\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eKnob Count: 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eKnobs Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eKnob Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eControl Cavity Cover Material: metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eControl Cavity Cover Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eControl Cavity Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePotentiometer Count: 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePotentiometers Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePotentiometer Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSolders Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eWiring Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eOutput Jack Plate Color: nickel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eOutput Jack Plate Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eScrews Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eOutput Jack Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eDocumentation: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSmells?: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eAccessories Included: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe sure to check out the other cool guitar related stuff on our site!\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/collections\/vintage-fender-guitars\" title=\"Vintage and used Fender electric guitars at Mahar's Vintage Guitars\"\u003eFender Electric Guitars\u003c\/a\u003e — \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/collections\/gibson-guitars\" title=\"Vintage and used Gibson electric guitars at Mahar's Vintage Guitars\"\u003eGibson Electric Guitars\u003c\/a\u003e — \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/collections\/amps\" title=\"Vintage and used guitar amplifiers at Mahar's Vintage Guitars\"\u003eVintage \u0026amp; Used Amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e — \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/collections\/effect-pedals\" title=\"Vintage and used effects pedals at Mahar's Vintage Guitars\"\u003eVintage \u0026amp; Used Effects Pedals\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eShipping Policy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy completing your purchase you are agreeing to this shipping policy. 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