Vintage Fender Champion Lap Steel (Pearloid / Mother of Pearl) – Excellent Condition
Condition: Excellent
This vintage lap steel is in exceptional cosmetic and structural shape for its age, with no major signs of wear. The original Mother of Pearl (pearloid) wrap is clean, intact, and free of major shrinkage or cracking. The electronics function perfectly with clear output and no scratchy pots.
Overview & Features
An iconic piece of Fender history, this 1950s Champion lap steel features the legendary early Fullerton single-coil pickup—the exact same design that birthed the famous Telecaster bridge pickup. It delivers the incredible sustain, warm mid-range, and classic high-end bite that vintage collectors and players look for.
Key Specifications
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Finish: Original Mother of Pearl / Pearloid wrap
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Pickup: Original Fender Alnico single-coil pickup (with classic black or chrome cover)
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Controls: Volume, Tone
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Scale Length: 22.5"
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Fretboard: Built-in fret lines and geometric position markers
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Hardware: Original chrome control plate and tuners
What's Included: The vintage Fender Champion lap steel and the matching stand/legs.