I ended up finding a large, high-quality front-on photo of a Fender Champion and enlarged it in GIMP until it was the correct size. Give a member of our Sales Team a call at (800) 800-0087. Im in the process of building a Champion-style lap steel (the thread is around here somewhere.) i couldnt, for the life of me, find any PDFs or templates for any Fender lap steels online. Whether you're a beginner or a pro, we can help you find what you need. From Squier to Fender Custom Shop guitars, you'll find what you're looking for. To be original, are there specific properties (potentiometers, knobs, tuners etc.) a 60's lapsteel must.
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Not being abel to send pictures yet, I wonder if there are certain items this lapsteel should have. From Fender's innovations in the '50s to their quality-driven philosophy now, it's no wonder that Fender is one of the best known names in music.Īs one of the world's largest independent Fender dealers, we stock hundreds of their latest guitars, basses, and amps. Just new on this forum I'd like to know something about my Fender Champ lapsteel, most likely from the 60's, that I'm hoping to receive today. Unoriginal pots date to '79 & all electronics are in good working condition.Ĭase: Original tweed hardshell case included.įender guitars are iconic and for many musicians at Cream City Music, a Fender was the first guitar they ever owned. Master volume & tone controls with knurled dome knobs.
#Fender champion lap steel forum serial number#
String-thru bridge with serial number 5229.Įlectronics: Original single-coil pickup - 6.86K ohms. Original tuners are in good working condition, however, the buttons are replacements.
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One-piece nut/headplate with Fender engravings. Neck/Body: Solid poplar body in pearloid finish. The pearloid finish is actually in good shape & has aged nicely over the years, giving it a beautiful patina. Complete with its original tweed hardshell case, this beautiful Champion would make the perfect addition to any collection.Ĭosmetic Condition: Pretty good shape actually, considering it's approaching retirement age - various nicks, chips, dents & dings scratches, weather checking & some finish wear. What makes this lap steel special: A wonderful little lap steel that's light weight but tons of fun to play! The single coil pickup is the same as a Tele bridge pickup & kicks out gorgeous, bell-like tones that seem to ring for days.