1940 Oahu lap guitar: (exc) When the Hawaiian craze hit the mainland in the early part of the last century, manufacturers, music stores and music teachers couldn't wait to jump on the outrigger and present an eager public with all things Hawaiian. In "mainland Hawaii" AKA California, several businesses, including the Oahu Publishing Company, had mid-west makers such as Regal produce instruments. These instruments were packaged with a cotton strap, music books, steel bar and fingerpicks so that the aspiring musician was ready to go. The Oahu series came in many sizes and quality of decoration. The student series, of which this is one example, came in three sizes, the very small model, similar to the 3/4 size Harmony guitars, the medium, almost the same dimensions as a Martin 00, and the 'jumbo' as evidenced here. A great instrument for someone who would like to be a part of the 21st century Hawaiian popularity. With chipboard case $500. Stock#UGB25935 photo
1946 Regal lap guitar: (exc) Regal was a major manufacturer in Chicago for many years. They also built instruments under the Oahu, Washburn and many others. This Hawaiian lap guitar features a deep body with a decorative glod leaf decal on the lower bout. Upscale, folks! With chipboard case $850 Stock#UGB28656
New! Fender Lap Steel: You don't have to be Santo or Johnny to appreciate the tone of a Fender lap steel. The tone is rich and wonderful. So easy to play you can practically "Sleep Walk" through the tunes. An extremely attractive see through blonde finish makes this six string beauty the one you want. With gig bag BuffaloBros. price: $375 Stock#NLB27180
New! Fender Lap Steel: With gig bag. BuffaloBros. price: $375 Stock#NLB27181
1950s Magnatone 6 Lap Steel (VG+) In April at the Dallas Guitar Show, we ran into none other than the world famous lap steel player extraordinaire ~ Junior Brown! In our conversation, he saw this old '54 Magnatone and commented that he loves the sound of them and owns several models from this era. Well if THAT isn't an endorsement of these old lap steels, then nothing is! Magnatone originally started out as the amplifier producing division of the Estey Organ Co. They made huge sounding amplifiers, mostly used by Organ players and accordionists. Then, when the market started to shift to stringed instruments, they brought out a line of lapsteels and smaller amplifiers to accompany them. Thus, there are quite a few of these well made, greatsounding instruments left for us to enjoy. Enjoy this one, they don't last around here very long. Original limed mahogany body for that classic 50's finish! With chipboard case. $450 Stock#ULP26147
The Bros. have yielded to their heritage. After years of listening to the sound of these unique instruments on the recordings of the great Fado singer, Amalia Rodrigues that we heard in Grandma's house in our younger years, we have taken the plunge and are seriously carrying a selection of "Portuguese Guitars". We are also interested in obtaining any old Guitarras Portuguesas you may have lurking in your attic, closet or basement. Watch this space, we are going to fill it up with instruments very soon.
New! Severa model: Made in Portugal. The Severa model is a Lisboa style guitarra, it is named after the first famous fado singer. Maria da Severa who lived and loved in Lisboa (1820-1846). This guitarra has a solid spruce soundboard, ebony fingerboard, solid maple back and sides, two piece bridge, mother of pearl design rosette inlay, carved back of head. With hard case $1600 Stock#NGP0002
Early 1950s Gomes: (exc-) Made in Monseraz, Portugal. This is a very typical "tourist" Guitarra. Spanish Pine top, Birch back & sides, "Coimbra" scale. It has a very bright sound, and projects rather nicely. With gig bag $450 Stock#UGB0001
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