Gear Hunter

NATIONAL NEW YORKER

Description

The National 'New Yorker' lap steel stands out as an iconic and eye catching instrument, having been manufactured from mid-1935 until the closure of Valco at the end of 1968. Remarkably, it was the sole instrument to have been produced throughout the entire lifespan of both the National/Dobro® and Valco companies.

It was inspired by the Art Deco aesthetics of the Empire State Building, and remains one of the more desirable steel guitars from these companies! It went through a series of design changes.

Overall length: 33 in. (83.8 cm.)
Lower Bout: 7 in. (17.8 cm.)
Body Depth: 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm.)
Scale length: 23 in. (584 mm.)
Nut Width: 2 1/4 in. (57.15 mm.)
Serial Number: C1785

This RARE 7 string is one of the earliest version of the New Yorker that dates between 1935 and 1940. Features include the Volume, Hawaiian / Natural , Bass, and Treble controls and its original case.