I tend not to do that, just because I like to keep them original, but it's not like they're super rare or valuable where a conversion would detract from the value. You can also convert it to a 'modern' standard 1/4 jack - that's pretty easy to do also. You will also find folks selling ready made cables too. Supro 1434-S Lap Steel Guitar YEAR: (1961) Ex Condition, Case: Paper snake skin look, Fair conditionMy Best price, is as Low as I will go on price> This stylish Supro 1434-S lap steel guitar features a pearloid covering on the guitar shaped body. Easy to wire an adaptor to a 1/4 inch plug. The serial number at the back of the headstock dates this fella to 1947 and it certainly looks it with the space-age 'burnt guava' pearloid covering and retro-modern looks. ![]() ![]() You can find the mating plug, 75-MC1M, on ebay. The output jack you have is fairly common for old Valco instruments, as well as a lot of old PA and radio gear. Ben goes over everything you NEED to know. I have mine tuned to C6 currently, although it may be headed to E9 like JH's. Have you ever asked yourself questions like: What is a Lap Steel Guitar & how do you play a lap steel If so, then this is the perfect video for YOU. I did a couple of posts on my blog about cleaning mine up: ![]() The serial on yours indicates it was made in 1957. Great find for such little money! The pickups on them are wonderful. I have 3 (I think) Supro lap steels, including one identical to yours. Congratulations! Lap steels are very cool.
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