Hawaiian guitars became popular in the 1930's, especially on the West Coast, and two companies appeared to promote their manufacture. Guitar dimensions: 31 1/2' long x 7 1/2' wide x 3' deep.Ĭase dimensions: 32 5/8' long x 10' wide 4' deepĪmplifier dimensions: 17' wide x 7 1/2' deep x 14' high It is unusual to have matching guitar and amplifier especially in this excellent condition. The interior of the case has a luxury plush blue velvet lining. The guitar works fine and the tuning pegs hold pitch very well. The leather carrying strap to the top is attached and intact. Grill work to the front of the amp is undisturbed, and finish to the amp is in excellent condition, with no repairs and is all original. The amplifier is tube driven and in excellent condition the interior tubes and capacitors, etc. The serial number 49735 indicates mid-1950s Dickerson (electric) era manufacture. The metal 'pearloid' mottled grey finish is quite unique and attractive, which is indigenous to Magnatone. The guitar comes with its original black and grey hard shell case. Inlaid steel stars, diamonds, and horizontal bars, decorate the black fret board. The guitar is in all original excellent condition and consists of (2) three plate tuners two black and chrome knobs by the pick-ups one for volume, one for bass and treble and a large chrome head surrounds the chrome pick-up, above the chrome bridge. About Magnatone grey 'pearloid' finish Hawaiian electric lap top guitar with matching grey 'perloid' finish to the magnatone amplifier.

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