Supro Early 1930s Lap Steel & as is non working Amp in Case - Mother of Pearl

This Supro early 1930s lap steel in Mother of Pearl is in very good condition.

This is an early example of Supro's lap steel production, with a compact body profile — 7" lower bout, 6-1/2" upper bout, and just 1-1/4" deep — typical of the small, lightweight instruments coming out of the National Dobro Corporation stable in the early 1930s. The 23" scale and 2" bone nut are consistent with period Hawaiian-style playing setups, and the original Mother of Pearl wrap remains intact and looking very good for its age.

The MOP lap steel body finish is original and in very good shape, with no repairs to the body, fretboard, or nut. The Kluson tuners are original, all screws intact, no headstock modifications. The single Supro pickup reads a healthy 8.21k and is original, though one cover screw is missing or broken off. Both black knobs and both pots are original. The output jack plate has been replaced to add a 1/4" output — a practical and common modification. 

This is a set piece: the lap steel comes housed in its original case alongside the original, built-in National amp. The amp does not currently work and is included as-is, making this best suited for a player focused on the guitar, a collector, or someone comfortable with amp repair. No documentation or accessories are included with either piece.

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SPECIFICATIONS

• Color: Mother of Pearl guitar and Black Amp in Case
• Body Condition: very good
• Body Finish Original?: original MOP wrap
• Body Finish Condition: very good
• Body Repairs: none
• Lower Bout: 7"
• Waist: 6-1/4"
• Upper Bout: 6-1/2"
• Body Depth/Thickness: 1-1/4"
• Scale Length: 23"
• Overall Length: 29-1/2"
• Weight: guitar 3lbs 12.5oz, amp in case 15lbs 13.5oz
• Fretboard Condition: very good
• Fretboard Repairs: none
• Nut Material: bone
• Nut Width: 2"
• Nut Repairs: none
• Bridge Original?: yes
• Bridge And Saddle Screws Original?: yes
• String Spacing At Bridge: 2-3/8"
• Tuner Brand And Model: Kluson
• Tuners Original?: yes
• Tuner Condition: very good
• Tuner Screws Original?: yes
• Changes To Headstock For Tuners?: none
• Pickup Brand: Supro
• Pickup Count: 1
• Pickup Reading: 8.21k
• Pickup Original?: yes
• Pickup Condition: very good, 1 missing/broken off cover screw
• Knob Color: black
• Knob Count: 2
• Knobs Original?: yes
• Knob Condition: very good
• Potentiometer Count: 2
• Output Jack Plate Color: chrome
• Output Jack Plate Condition: very good, replaced to add 1/4" output
• Output Jack Original?: replaced
• Screws Original?: ?, not sure
• Smells?: none
• Case Original?: yes
• Case Condition: fair, no handle and amp does not currently work
• Case Smells?: none
• Accessories Included: none
• Documentation: none

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