National New Yorker Lap Steel Serial Numbers

Electric Lap Steel Guitar by National-Dobro Corporation, Chicago, ca. Dobro Electric Hawaiian Guitar. Serial number B2738.

I recently purchased a 7 string National New Yorker and was wondering how you. A web site devoted to acoustic & electric lap steel guitars. Electric lap steel guitar by National-Dobro Corporation. Serial number B2738. (as on the National New Yorker lap steel) rather than dots.

Paul and Jean Christian Collection, 2006. In 1937, National-Dobro began to produce a wood-bodied instrument, discontinuing its the same year. Wna3100 driver windows server 2003. This example features and fingerboard made from imitation-wood-grained, laminated plastic, which when engraved, reveals an ivory-colored layer underneath.

The fingerboard positions are marked with Roman numerals (as on the National New Yorker lap steel) rather than dots. In 1938, the instrument was offered for $45 (or $100 with the accompanying 10-watt amplifier) with a case for an additional $6. According to the 1938 catalog: 'The sturdy body is constructed of carefully selected hardwood and is finished in a mellow, dark grained mahogany—hand polished. The ultra-modern design of the instrument utilizes the popular 23' scale. The compact over all length is only 29-½ inches. The lustrous agate-hard fingerboard and headpiece are of glossy “Ebonoid.” Frets and position marks are accurately and artistically engraved into the ever-lasting surface. The brilliantly powerful pick-up unit is heavily plated and is equipped with convenient tone and volume controls.

Has a modern, plated hand rest.' Click on any image on this page to see a larger image Front, Back, and Side Views Description Inscriptions: Cut into laminated plastic on head: DOBRO Die-stamped into top of peghead: B2798 Roman numerals cut into laminated plastic fingerboard: III, V, VII, IX, XII, III, V, VII, IX, XII Stringing: six steel strings. Pickup: nickel-plated, steel cover plate secured with four nickel-plated, Phillips-head screws; black Bakelite volume and tone knobs. Body: comprised of three pieces of solid maple, one extending to form neck and head, the other two angled to form wings on sides. Head: veneered with laminated plastic with dark brown and black woodgrain pattern on top layer and ivory underneath; maple; integral with neck and body.

Neck: maple; integral with head and body. Binding: none. Fretboard: laminated plastic with dark brown-and-black woodgrain pattern on top layer and ivory underneath, the fret positions engraved; engraved parallelograms behind 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th, 12th, 15th, 17th, 19th, and 22nd frets, each marked with Roman numerals indicating the chord; engraved lines behind 25th, 27th, and 29th fret positions. Bridge: koa; integral saddle; strings fit in notches on lower edge.

Tuners: two sets of nickel-plated steel, worm-gear tuners with ivory plastic heads. Finish: dark brown imitation wood-grain lacquer with checking; underside painted black. Front and Back Views of Peghead Pickups and Plectrum Accessories: black, imitation-leather-texture, paper-covered, cardboard case with blue plush lining, nickel-plated steel hardware, and black leather handle. Transparent yellow finger pick with DOBRO impressed on inside. Measurements: Total lap steel length: 761 mm (29-31/32') Back length: 333 mm (13-1/8') Upper bout width: 93 mm (3-21/32') Waist width: 172 mm (6-3/4') Lower bout width: 179 mm (7-1/32') Side height (including edging) at heel: 31 mm (1-7/32') Side height, at center: 31 mm (1-7/32') Side height, at end: 42 mm (1-21/32') Head length: 130 mm (5-1/8') Head width, top: 75 mm (2-15/16') Head width, bottom: 57 mm (2-1/4') Neck length (nut to body): 191 mm (7-1/2') Neck width, nut: 57 mm (2-1/4') Neck width, body joint: 67 mm (2-5/8') Vibrating string length (nut to bridge edge): approx. 578 mm (22-3/4') Go to National Music Museum The University of South Dakota 414 East Clark Street Vermillion, SD 57069 ©National Music Museum, 2009-2014 Most recent update: March 24, 2014.

Electric Lap Steel Guitar by National-Dobro Corporation, Chicago, ca. Dobro Electric Hawaiian Guitar. Serial number B2738.

I recently purchased a 7 string National New Yorker and was wondering how you. A web site devoted to acoustic & electric lap steel guitars. Electric lap steel guitar by National-Dobro Corporation. Serial number B2738. (as on the National New Yorker lap steel) rather than dots.

Paul and Jean Christian Collection, 2006. In 1937, National-Dobro began to produce a wood-bodied instrument, discontinuing its the same year. Wna3100 driver windows server 2003. This example features and fingerboard made from imitation-wood-grained, laminated plastic, which when engraved, reveals an ivory-colored layer underneath.

The fingerboard positions are marked with Roman numerals (as on the National New Yorker lap steel) rather than dots. In 1938, the instrument was offered for $45 (or $100 with the accompanying 10-watt amplifier) with a case for an additional $6. According to the 1938 catalog: 'The sturdy body is constructed of carefully selected hardwood and is finished in a mellow, dark grained mahogany—hand polished. The ultra-modern design of the instrument utilizes the popular 23' scale. The compact over all length is only 29-½ inches. The lustrous agate-hard fingerboard and headpiece are of glossy “Ebonoid.” Frets and position marks are accurately and artistically engraved into the ever-lasting surface. The brilliantly powerful pick-up unit is heavily plated and is equipped with convenient tone and volume controls.

Has a modern, plated hand rest.' Click on any image on this page to see a larger image Front, Back, and Side Views Description Inscriptions: Cut into laminated plastic on head: DOBRO Die-stamped into top of peghead: B2798 Roman numerals cut into laminated plastic fingerboard: III, V, VII, IX, XII, III, V, VII, IX, XII Stringing: six steel strings. Pickup: nickel-plated, steel cover plate secured with four nickel-plated, Phillips-head screws; black Bakelite volume and tone knobs. Body: comprised of three pieces of solid maple, one extending to form neck and head, the other two angled to form wings on sides. Head: veneered with laminated plastic with dark brown and black woodgrain pattern on top layer and ivory underneath; maple; integral with neck and body.

Neck: maple; integral with head and body. Binding: none. Fretboard: laminated plastic with dark brown-and-black woodgrain pattern on top layer and ivory underneath, the fret positions engraved; engraved parallelograms behind 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th, 12th, 15th, 17th, 19th, and 22nd frets, each marked with Roman numerals indicating the chord; engraved lines behind 25th, 27th, and 29th fret positions. Bridge: koa; integral saddle; strings fit in notches on lower edge.

Tuners: two sets of nickel-plated steel, worm-gear tuners with ivory plastic heads. Finish: dark brown imitation wood-grain lacquer with checking; underside painted black. Front and Back Views of Peghead Pickups and Plectrum Accessories: black, imitation-leather-texture, paper-covered, cardboard case with blue plush lining, nickel-plated steel hardware, and black leather handle. Transparent yellow finger pick with DOBRO impressed on inside. Measurements: Total lap steel length: 761 mm (29-31/32') Back length: 333 mm (13-1/8') Upper bout width: 93 mm (3-21/32') Waist width: 172 mm (6-3/4') Lower bout width: 179 mm (7-1/32') Side height (including edging) at heel: 31 mm (1-7/32') Side height, at center: 31 mm (1-7/32') Side height, at end: 42 mm (1-21/32') Head length: 130 mm (5-1/8') Head width, top: 75 mm (2-15/16') Head width, bottom: 57 mm (2-1/4') Neck length (nut to body): 191 mm (7-1/2') Neck width, nut: 57 mm (2-1/4') Neck width, body joint: 67 mm (2-5/8') Vibrating string length (nut to bridge edge): approx. 578 mm (22-3/4') Go to National Music Museum The University of South Dakota 414 East Clark Street Vermillion, SD 57069 ©National Music Museum, 2009-2014 Most recent update: March 24, 2014.