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
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+) 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. Awesome limed mahogany body in 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
1920s Sousa : (exc-) We recently purchased this Spruce top, Mahogany back & sides "Coimbra" scale froman Italian friend of ours. The instrument was made in Boston and is rather plainly appointed, but has some nice, delicate purfling around the top. With non-original hard case $1250 Stock#UGB27315
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
1958 Pedro Gracio Junior: From one of the best known makers in Lisboa. Fine grained European Spruce top, Brazilian Rosewood back & sides. Elegant carving on back of peghead. With original semi-hard case $3500 Stock#UGP0003
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