Rickenbacker / Rickenbacker 59 Lapsteel 1937 Ivory Enamel / Stringed Instrument
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Rickenbacker 59 Lapsteel 1937 Ivory Enamel
In the late ‘30s this was Rickenbackers entry-level lapsteel but it doesn’t feel flimsy or cheap at all. They were stamped out of steel butlook rather luxurious with a finely textured enamel finish that looks like lace. Apart from some light arm wear the finish is very well preserved. The early horseshoe pickup has a similar textured cover in black, the other black partsare Bakelite and still in great shape. The low serial and the single volumecontrol date this lap steel firmly in 1937. It is still very playable, thepickup is strong and the hollow metal construction gives her abeautiful whiny voice.
The stitching that held together the original alligator case hasdeteriorated completely so the case has become a bit of a DIY kit but it’s still complete and it can be restored completely.
Dirk Witte, Netherlands 
Dirk Witte is a family owned musicstore that was founded in 1939 in the Netherlands. We deal in new, used and vintage musical instruments and related gear.
You'll find a selection from our vintage inventory on this page but we generally have a lot more items in stock. So if you can't find what you are looking for here please message us.
Shipping Policy
Since we are located in the Netherlands shipping prices can vary widely for different weights and sizes of items, especially when shipping overseas. We charge actual shipping costs, with no S&H fee.
Any additional costs and charges that are related to international shipping, like import duties and/or local taxes, are the full responsibility of the customer. Dirk Witte Vintage is not liable for any of these costs.
Return Policy
NEW ITEMS
Returnable within 7 days of delivery.
USED & VINTAGE ITEMS
Returnable within 7 days of delivery.
General Terms
Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging and no signs of use. Buyer assumes responsibility for all return shipping costs unless the item was not received as described.
Refunds
Buyer receives a full refund in their original payment method less any shipping charges.
Special Conditions
We strive to provide in-depth descriptions of our items before shipping them long distance and try to avoid any confusion about playability or condition. Feel free to ask us questions about our items. Should you feel an item you bought from us is not up to your expectations please contact us as soon as possible. We accept returns within 7 days after delivery but will charge the return shipping costs.
