natioal lap steel

Don Discher · Post by **Don Discher** » 14 Aug 2006 3:13 pm

I came across a National 6 string with 3 legs and I know nothing about them,their value or how to get an age of it. The serial number is T 76486
it's in decent shape as well as the case.Any help would be appreciated.

Don Discher · Post by **Don Discher** » 14 Aug 2006 3:14 pm

Good spelling ! it should say National 6 string.

Don Discher · Post by **Don Discher** » 15 Aug 2006 6:24 pm

Doug Beaumier · Post by **Doug Beaumier** » 15 Aug 2006 7:00 pm

Year of manufacture is 1962 according to the serial number.

National made several models. Some were fairly plain with mother-of-toilet-seat covering, others, such as the National Dynamic were fancier, more colorful. Those would be worth more. Any all-original 6 string National steel guitar with legs and case, in VG working condition would be worth at least $225 IMHO... and up to $500 or so, depending on the model and the condition. I've seen mint condition Dynamics sell for $700, and I've seen National lap steels (no legs) sell for $130. If your's has legs it's probably one of the higher end models. Do you have any pictures of the guitar?

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Don Discher · Post by **Don Discher** » 17 Aug 2006 1:36 pm

Thanks for the info Doug,I don't have it in my possesion but I was asked to make an offer on it if I wanted it.I'll try and get a picture this weekend.
Don D.