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It took until August, 1932, to start production. The production models, however, were strictly set up as Hawaiian instruments and were made with cast aluminum bodies rather than wood. Beauchamp was clearly aware that this instrument could be played not only Hawaiian style, as a lap steel, but had the potential to be played as a standard Spanish-neck guitar, since it had a round neck and frets. Soon thereafter they had a wood-body prototype “Frying Pan” model very similar in appearance to the later production model. In late 1931, Beauchamp, Rickenbacker, and partners formed the Ro-Pat-In Corporation for the purpose of developing electric guitars. Adolph Rickenbacker had a metal working shop and produced metal bodies for National. He started experimentation with amplifying instruments as early as 1925 and played a major role in the National guitar company. In the 1920s, Beauchamp was a talented vaudeville performer, as well as a tinkerer and inventor. This is due to the CITES treaty, which regulates international trade of certain materials like rosewood, abalone, and pearl.The Rickenbacker model A22 lap steel was the first commercially available electric guitar.Īlthough it bears the brand name “Rickenbacker,” it was actually the brainchild of George Beauchamp. Please note: To help insure the future availability of certain materials used in the construction of this instrument, additional fees and/or documentation may be required when shipping this item outside of the USA.
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Important information if shipping outside of the USA:
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If you would like a specific adjustment, just add it to your order notes and we would be happy to adjust to your liking. We adjust the action and adjust intonation when needed. We inspect each and every instrument we ship out for maximum playability. Included is the original hardshell case which is in good condition showing some scuffs/fabric degradation/tarnishing of metal hardware. There is a repaired crack located on the right side of the instrument at the waist and can be seen in photos above. Tuners are functional though they are a little sticky to turn.
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There are minor nick/dings/scratches throughout & very little tarnishing on the metal hardware. This instrument is in Very-Good Condition showing normal signs of wear & age for an 80+ year old lap steel.
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