This one of a kind Double-Necked Steel Guitar Console was handmade in prison. It is very well put together by someone who knew what they were doing. We think this was made between 1942 to 1952, I am unable to date the POTs due to the solder but they are spec to IRL Pots used before 1952. Also, the Hawaiian style would have been very popular at the time plus I know that the maker served his 28 year stretch beginning in '41. This looks to be made from scavenged parts. I love the the prison light switch and fabricated metal covers. The romantic in me would like to think that the Kluson tuners were smuggled inside certain body cavities over a period of years and since the buttons are all have slightly different aging in pairs, I do think they probably were.



One of the most interesting parts are the handwound pickups, they are both different, one is wrapped in masking type tape, the other is cast in an unknown Bondo like material. They both work/sound beautifully with 7.8k and 7.9k output. These truly could be some of the earliest homemade pickups ever made, the large magnets with poles facing up also makes me think this is '49-'52.



The scale is perfect, the markers are electrical tape that has been lacquered over. The body looks to be made from two planks and is also finished in a lacquer with checking. This git has some serious mojo and tone. It being sold as a collector's, folk art or a unique player. I feel that it belongs in a museum.



The only mods that I think were made after prisoner's release is one of the On/Off switches has been replaced with an early two-way so that you can switch between the necks easier than two on/off switches. All wiring and solders are original. To be an everyday player I think the tuner knobs should be swapped with repros which I can do for the buyer if needed.



The case is amazing with square nuts, pool table velvet and the guitar fits perfectly. I really love the racy Hula girl and, that the prisoner either painted his and his wife's or his kids names on each end. I have done research about him and found that both of his kids share the same names of him and his wife. He has been gone for some time now his family is local so I don't want to get any wrong info posted publicly. Message me if you want to know more.



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