Fender 1956 Deluxe 8 String Console Steel – Vintage Blonde Finish with Classic Western Tone

No sales tax for customers outside California.

This 1956 Fender Deluxe 8 String Console Steel in its original Blonde finish is a stunning example of mid-century Fender steel craftsmanship. Built with a solid ash body and single coil pickup, this lap steel delivers the rich, singing sustain and sparkling clarity that defined classic country, Hawaiian, and western swing recordings. The wide string spacing and smooth playability make it ideal for both traditional and experimental steel players.

Featuring original case, legs, electronics, and finish, this USA-made vintage Fender is a collector-grade piece with iconic tone and timeless style.

The steel is all original with the exception of the metal nut, which was milled by a previous customer.  The first attempt failed as the string spacing was off.  We turned the nut 45 degrees, re-drilled it and slotted new string slots.  It works perfectly now.

• Color: Blonde
• Weight: 7lbs 15ozs
• Fretboard: Aluminum
  
• Inlays: Screenprinted blocks and triangles
  
• Fret marker count: 29
• Nut: Original has been replaced with a brass nut, see pictures.
• Nut/fretboard width: 2 5/16"
• Scale: 22 1/2"
• Total length: 30 5/8"
• Lower bout: 6 7/16"
• Upper bout: 4 3/8"
• Body depth/thickness: 1 3/4"
• String gauge: C6 set.
• Hardware Color: Chrome
• Bridge Pickup:  Fender
  
• Pickup Output: 8.11k
• Pickup Original?: Yes
• Neck Pickup: Fender
• Pickup Output: 10.18k
• Pickup Original? Yes
• Bridge: Original
• Tuners: Original
• Pots: Original
• Knobs: Original
• Case: OHSC
• Notes: The original aluminum nut has been replaced with a brass nut. The pickup cavity was previously sheilded with aluminum foil.

Shipping policy:

Shipments will require signature on delivery, no exceptions.  If there is damage, the buyer must retain all packing materials intact and picture them immediately and send them to sales@maharsvintageguitars.com.  Less than 1% of our shipments are damaged in transit, and we are committed to making sure your item arrives safely, but we are taking these additional measures to make sure you are happy with your purchase.