1957 Rickenbacker SW-6 Lap Steel

Going back to the early 1930s and the famous "frying pan" models, Rickenbacker was one of the first manufacturers of electric guitars. In the early days, they made as many Hawaiian guitars as Spanish guitars, and their original "Horseshoe" pickup design remains one of the most sought-after pickups for Lap Steel.  This Rickenbacker model SW-6 was made in 1957, and it is about as nice of a 1950s lap steel as you're likely to find. It was brought to us by the original owner, whose parents enrolled him in steel guitar lessons back in 1958. Ultimately, he never took to the steel guitar, so this Rickenbacker has spent most of its life in the case. The original silver case is included, as is an old red coiled cable. There are some minor scuffs and marks of play, but this 1957 SW still features all of its original parts and components. And when you plug it in, it sounds fantastic.  The SW-6 model was only offered from 1956 to 1962, and it was conceived as a simple, straightforward steel with a