National 1937 New Yorker Predecessor Lap Steel 4 Knob, Very Good

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National produced electric lap steels through the 1930s, 1940s, and into the 1950s, and the New Yorker was one of their signature models during that run. This is an early example, making it of interest to National collectors tracking the development of the line. The 4-knob control configuration — with original pots, original wiring, original solder joints, and an original screw-in Amphenol RF output connector — is intact and unmodified. The open-gear tuners are original. The chrome pickup cover is in very good condition; the pickup is fully functional.

The steel has a 2-1/4" nut width and 2" string spacing at the bridge. Overall condition is excellent.  The head of one fretboard screw was broken off when we received the steel — see the photos. The treble knob has a cracked bottom but remains functional. The original Geib case is included and grades fair. No other repairs or modifications are noted on the body, neck, fretboard, or electronics. Finish on both the body and neck is original.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Weight: 7lbs 7oz
• Color: black and white
• Body Material: typically maple
• Body Condition: very good
• Body Repairs: none
• Body Binding: none
• Body Finish Original?: yes
• Body Finish Condition: good
• Lower Bout: 6"
• Waist: 7"
• Upper Bout: 5-3/4"
• Body Depth/Thickness: 1-3/4"
• Scale Length: 23"
• Neck Condition: very good
• Neck Repairs: none
• Neck Finish Original?: yes
• Neck Markings: none
• Fretboard Material: painted sheet metal
• Fretboard Condition: very good
• Fretboard Repairs: none, 1 broken screw - see pic
• Nut Material: bone
• Nut Repairs: none
• Nut Width: 2-1/4"
• Bridge Brand: National
• Bridge Original?: yes
• Saddle Material: bone
• Saddle Original?: yes
• Bridge And Saddle Screws Original?: yes
• String Spacing At Bridge: 2"
• Bridge Condition: excellent
• Tuner Brand And Model: open gear
• Tuners Original?: yes
• Changes To Headstock For Tuners?: none
• Tuner Condition: excellent
• Tuner Markings: none
• Tuner Screws Original?: yes
• Overall Length: 33-1/4"
• Documentation: none
• Case Brand: Geib
• Case Original?: yes
• Case Condition: fair
• Case Smells?: none
• Pickup Brand: ?
• Pickup Count: 1
• Pickup Original?: yes
• Pickup Markings: none
• Pickup Condition: very good
• Pickup Screws Original?: yes
• Pickup Cover Color: chrome
• Pickup Cavity Condition: excellent
• Knob Color: black
• Knob Count: 4
• Knobs Original?: yes
• Knob Condition: very good, treble knob has cracked bottom but useable
• Potentiometer Count: 4
• Potentiometers Original?: yes
• Potentiometer Condition: very good
• Solders Original?: yes
• Wiring Original?: yes
• Output Jack Original?: yes, screw-in Amphenol RF connector
• Accessories Included: none

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