{"product_id":"used-special-fender-champion-lap-steel-w-original-tweed-case","title":"USED SPECIAL! Fender Champion Lap Steel W\/Original Tweed Case - USDCHAMPION","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"138\" data-end=\"190\"\u003eUSED SPECIAL! \u003cbr\u003eFender Champion Lap Steel w\/Tweed Case\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\r\r\n\u003cp\u003eQuality Assured: this lap-steel has undergone meticulous inspection and testing to ensure it meets our high standards and functions perfectly. We're pleased to offer it to you in very good condition, ready for you to enjoy!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\r\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"191\" data-end=\"240\"\u003eVintage Tone. Iconic Looks. Collectible Pedigree.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\r\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"242\" data-end=\"663\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"246\" data-end=\"281\"\u003e1950s Fender Champion Lap Steel\u003c\/strong\u003e is a true piece of American musical history—an instrument that captures the charm and tone of the golden era of electric guitar innovation. Finished in its classic yellow and paired with a period-correct \u003cstrong data-start=\"495\" data-end=\"519\"\u003etweed hardshell case\u003c\/strong\u003e, this vintage lap steel delivers a rich sonic character and unmistakable aesthetic that’s become a favorite among collectors and players alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\r\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"665\" data-end=\"990\"\u003eIntroduced as an affordable, professional-grade lap steel for students and working musicians, the Champion model helped define early electric slide tones heard across blues, country, and western swing records of the era. With its single-coil pickup and solid construction, it still holds its own in studios and onstage today.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\r\r\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1008\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\r\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1010\" data-end=\"1170\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1010\" data-end=\"1047\"\u003eVintage Fender Single-Coil Pickup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1047\" data-end=\"1050\"\u003eKnown for its bright, glassy tone with singing sustain—ideal for traditional Hawaiian, country, and blues slide playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\r\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1172\" data-end=\"1314\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1172\" data-end=\"1199\"\u003eSolid Body Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1199\" data-end=\"1202\"\u003eA dense, one-piece slab body provides excellent sustain and stability, ensuring consistent tone and performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\r\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1476\" data-end=\"1589\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1476\" 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data-end=\"1953\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\r\r\n\u003cul data-start=\"1955\" data-end=\"2224\"\u003e\r\r\r\n\u003cli data-start=\"1955\" data-end=\"1991\"\u003e\r\r\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1957\" data-end=\"1991\"\u003eModel: Fender Champion Lap Steel\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\r\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\r\r\n\u003cli data-start=\"2038\" data-end=\"2070\"\u003e\r\r\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"2040\" data-end=\"2070\"\u003ePickup: Original single-coil\u003c\/p\u003e\r\r\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\r\r\n\u003cli data-start=\"2071\" data-end=\"2097\"\u003e\r\r\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"2073\" data-end=\"2097\"\u003eControls: Volume, Tone\u003c\/p\u003e\r\r\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\r\r\n\u003cli data-start=\"2098\" data-end=\"2125\"\u003e\r\r\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"2100\" data-end=\"2125\"\u003eFinish: Yellow Pearloid\u003c\/p\u003e\r\r\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\r\r\n\u003cli data-start=\"2126\" data-end=\"2160\"\u003e\r\r\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"2128\" data-end=\"2160\"\u003eCase: Original 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