Guyatone Pre Owned Gay Chord Vintage Electric Lap Steel, Circa 1950's, MIJ, Mother Of Pearl
Vintage Electric Lap Steel from Guyatone! In astonishingly excellent condition for the age; some small dings and dents, but very clean overall. Tested in-store, plays and sounds great with no issues! Features a single-coil pickup with volume and tone controls on a solid wood body in fabulous Mother-Of-Pearl finish. A true Time Capsule!
Specifications (Typical)
- Brand: Guyatone (often labeled "Gay Chord" on the headstock or body)
- Body: Solid wood (often painted finish, sometimes sparkle or burst)
- Scale length: Short scale, around 22"�23"
- Fretboard: Painted or printed with position markers (not actual frets)
- Pickup: Single-coil pickup (some models may have a metal-covered pickup)
- Controls: 1 volume, 1 tone knob
- Bridge: Fixed metal bridge
- Nut: Raised nut for lap playing
- Tuners: Open gear or enclosed tuners (varies by production year)
- Output jack: Mounted on the side of the body
Notable Features
- Retro, art-deco style design
- Often seen with chrome hardware and glittery finishes
- Made in Japan, considered one of the early MIJ exports
