1958 Magnatone The Lyric G-85-DW Double Neck Console Lap Steel, Collector-Grade w/ Case, Receipt, Hangtag

Up for sale, a 1958 Magnatone The Lyric G-85-DW double-neck console lap steel in collector-grade, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case, telescoping legs, warranty card and receipt. Featuring maple neck construction set on a mahogany base, this Magnatone provides a substantive, resonant foundation to support the Alnico IV single coil pickups. Known for their warm, full-bodied tone, these pickups maintain ample clean headroom, crystal-clear and articulate even at higher outputs. This Lyric G-85-DW has been freshly restrung here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with fresh 14-52 strings.

Specs

• Wood: Maple, mahogany
• Scale Length: 24 1/2"
• String Spacing: 2 1/4“ at nut, 2 5/8” at bridge
• Playing Surface: Geometric position markers
• Headstock: Mahogany tuner covers
• Tuners: Kluson Deluxe single line
• Pickups: Alnico IV single coil x4
• Controls: Volume x2, Tone x2, On/Off neck switch x2
• Harness: Untouched solder, CTS pots date to the 12th week of 1958
• Hardware: Bridge, control plates, brass Magnatone badge
• Plastics: Ridged reflector knobs
• Serialization: Five-digit stamp on brass badge

The gloss nitro lacquer is exceedingly clean, with cosmetic wear limited to some minor marks and faint finish scratches, primarily on the mahogany base.

The original Victoria Luggage hardshell case, telescoping legs, warranty card, and receipt are included.