Rickenbacher Silver Hawaiian - 1937 *
Early Model NS
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The prewar Model NS (or Model 100) Rickenbacker has been nicknamed the “Silver Hawaiian” — to this writer, it is one of the most beautiful lap steels ever created. Its all-over chrome body was the first constructed from stamped metal (usually brass) parts soldered together. In looks, it resembles the famous National Style O resonator guitar.
This Silver Hawaiian is probably first-year issue (i.e., 1937). It features the powerhouse 1½” horseshoe pickup and its tone, while satisfyingly rich, is perhaps not as deep as its Bakelite cousins. No matter — it sings a fierce and proud song.
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