Newbie needs help!

[almundy]

Hi guys, I've had this lap steel for about 8 years and know nothing about it. Was going to try selling it as have no room in the house for any more guitars, but haven't got a clue what its worth. I bought it for £200.

Any help appreciated!

Cheers

al

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[Tony Russell Davis]

The p/ups look like the ones that Cyril Pocock (of Leeds) used to make, so does the bridge/tail. Anybody remember the Wy-sea-ki guitars? Didn't he use some of Cyril's parts? Tony.

[Basil Henriques]

Pictures coming Tony.






Somewhere I have the Wy-Sea-Ki catalogue.. we did a piece on the guitars in the August 2005 Aloha Dream, the magazine editor (Pat) will find it later today I'm sure..

The 8 string guitar pictured is a Wy-Sea-Ki from the early 60's methinks, but £200 seems a smidgeon too high. My estimate would be a current value of £150 - £175..FWIW

[Tony Russell Davis]

Basil - I knew you'd come up with the answer - good man y'are, Tony.

[Basil Henriques]

Yes Tony, it's actually a single 8 "Kealoha Life" model WY-SEA-KI.
I'll find the catalogue after Pat and I play at the Shustoke convention this weekend.

[almundy]

Cheers for all your help gentlemen!