Here for sale we have a Luna Hawaiian electric Lap Steel guitar in Sunburst finish. Made in China, this instrument makes use of the popular Weissenborn design, which was pioneered by Hermann Weissenborn in 1920s & '30s Los Angeles. A Mahogany body & neck is featured, along with a Flame Maple veneer top and 23 fret Rosewood fingerboard & nut. The fingerboard is inlaid with handsome Abalone 'Rising Tide' fret markers, as well as a pearloid 'moon' marker at the 3rd fret. Chrome hardware is fitted including a compensated wrap-around stop tail & sealed tuning machines. A pair of open-coil humbucking pickups are installed, and are wired to a 3-way toggle switch, master volume and master tone controls. As the name 'Lap Steel' suggests, this instrument is designed to be played flat across the legs. Conventional playing is impossible on this instrument due to the square profile of the neck and high string action, along with the lack of raised frets. Instead, the lap steel is played with a slide, and tuned to an open tuning. Today, the sound of lap steel can be heard in a variety of genres, but the instrument was originally developed in Hawaii, and is often referred to as a Hawaiian guitar. Throughout the early 20th century, the lap steel gained popularity amongst musicians from more mainstream genres such as country, blues and rock and roll. Due to the way the instrument is played, it is not possible to change key without re-tuning the strings. After some early double-neck models allowed musicians to play in two different keys, the limitations of the Hawaiian guitar were fully addressed with the introduction of the pedal steel, which used pedals and levers to bend and change the pitch of strings during performance. The pair of open-coil humbucking pickups installed in this instrument deliver thick, smooth tones which work well in a wide variety of genres. The neck position is round and quite powerful, adding real texture to the mix. The bridge position is of course brighter, allowing the instrument to cut through easily. This is the perfect instrument for someone looking to expand their musical horizons and explore their creativity without breaking the bank. Brand- Luna Model- Hawaiian Electric Lap Steel Finish- Sunburst Made In- China Body- Mahogany Top- Flame Maple Veneer Neck- Mahogany Fingerboard- Rosewood Frets- 23 Scale Length- 25.5" Nut Width- 2.00" Pickups- 2x Open Coil Humbuckers Controls- 3-Way Toggle Switch, Master Volume, Master Tone

Verification report

Luthier Report Our ID: 10506230118111 Weight: 6.5lbs Serial: Aesthetic Condition: Headstock: Overall very good condition. ‘Blushing’ or clouding of the finish is apparent, causing patchy discoloration to all aspects of the headstock. Neck: Overall very good condition. ‘Blushing’ or clouding of the finish is apparent, causing patchy discoloration to all aspects of the neck. A very small portion of the 3rd fret indicator Is missing, not affecting playability. Body: Overall very good condition. ‘Blushing’ or clouding of the finish is apparent, causing patchy discoloration to all aspects of the body. The front face shows a light scratch mark at the bass side lower bout. Condition of Frets: N​/​A Current Set Up: Truss Rod: N​/​A Hardware: Fully functional with very light signs of wear. Structural: No concerns or issues to note. Height of the string from the 12th Fret-mm - Bass mm Please be aware that the action on a guitar may move slightly in transit and this measurement is the current height. Strings on Guitar - 10-46 Electrics: Fully functional. Case & Accessories: No case is provided with this guitar.