SOLD Asher Electro Hawaiian Model I Lap Steel, #572

THIS ITEM IS SOLD   Product Description This is a masterfully built instrument crafted from exotic tone woods with vintage and modern details. It was originally designed by Bill Asher for Ben Harper in 1998 and inspired by the Weissenborn Hawaiian acoustic lap steel from the 1930s. This lap steel has great low-end and high-end response, clean or with overdrive - the sustain and acoustic overtones are unbeatable. This is a rare one-off custom shop build embellished with abalone trim around the top, curly maple bindings, gold hardware and stunning highly figured Hawaiian Koa.   SPECIFICATIONS: STYLE: 6-string lap steel SCALE LENGTH: 25 inches NECK & BODY: neck-through solid African mahogany with cylindrical tone chambers TOP: flamed koa DETAILS: abalone trim PICKUPS: Asher Steelbuckers PICKUP SWITCHING: three-way toggle CONTROLS: master volume and master tone KNOBS: gold metal knobs FRET BOARD: flame koa BRIDGE: flame koa MACHINE HEADS: gold Kluson Deluxe with whi