1951 to53 fender lap steel deluxe .STEAMPUNKED !Besides the cool steampunk stuff , the working lights and fully functioning clock , this fender has the original Tadeo Gomez ( the design and master artist at fender in the 50’s ) signature under the missing tuner cup , dated T.G 12/11/51.I think its cool to have it exposed as is .I’VE STRUNG IT WITH 3 GROUPED STRINGS AS A CIGAR BOX GUITAR SLIDER WITH AND EXTRA DEEPER TONE STRING TO THE SIDE .HAS A MINI HUMBUCKER , STRAIGHT TO JACKBRASS BOLT SHAFT NUT AND BRIDGETHE COPPER CUP HANDREST IS OFF A COFFEE GRINDER AND CAPED WITH A WATCH FACE GLASS .CLOCK CAME FROM A FLOWER ORNIMENT , (FUNCTIONAL )SPRING TUBE WAS FROM AN EGG BEATER HANDLE.LARGE LIGHT WAS A FOREHEAD STRAP ON LIGHT . I ADDED THE SHADE FROM A COOL NIGHTLIGHT . (FUNCTIONAL )SMALL GREEN /COPPER BOX IS A GREEN 3 MODE FLASHING OR STEADY LIGHT . (FUNCTIONAL )BUTTONS OFF AN OLD CHEQUE MACHINE (NON FUNCTIONAL )FULLY FUNCTIONAL AS A COOL LAP AND SOUNDS GREAT !SHE’S FOR SALE !! PM ME IF INTERESTED .
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thanx squid
wow.
she's on ebay folks ;-)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/51-to-53-fender-lap-steel-deluxe-steampunk-...
thanx bluesheart :-D
Totally amazing!! Fantastic! Stupendous!
lol pihtbull .
one can use "shadows " as an exuse now tho ;-)
yep im a big steam punk fan . and working clock and lights just make it even cooler . lol cant blame bad notes on poor lighting :)
thanx Maddog , Rich , and James . it was a fun build . ;-)
thanx randy ;-D
Great Looking Lap Steel Excellent Build.
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