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Experience the ultimate blend of tradition and innovation with the Fender Stringmaster Deluxe 6, a revered choice among steel guitar enthusiasts and professionals alike. Crafted for those who seek rich, resonant tones with a touch of vintage charm, this lap steel guitar stands out in both performance and design. The Stringmaster Deluxe 6 is a testament to Fender's dedication to quality and craftsmanship, offering musicians a versatile instrument that is equally at home in a studio or on stage.

This model features a dual-pickup configuration that provides a broad tonal palette, allowing players to explore everything from mellow, haunting melodies to bright, cutting leads. The finely engineered bridge and nut ensure optimal string sustain, while the smooth fretboard offers an effortless playing experience. Designed with the player in mind, the Stringmaster Deluxe 6 includes intuitive controls that make it easy to shape your sound.

Whether you're an aficionado of Hawaiian music, country, or blues, the Fender Stringmaster Deluxe 6 is a trusted companion in your musical journey, promising reliability and unmatched sound quality.

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Dual-pickup configuration for versatile tonal options
Smooth fretboard for effortless playability
Finely engineered bridge and nut for enhanced string sustain
Intuitive controls for easy sound shaping
Ideal for various genres including Hawaiian, country, and blues

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1971 Fender Deluxe Six 6-string lap steel guitar

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Some owners suggest that Recording King lap steels, priced around $150, can perform comparably to vintage Fender models like the Champ 6 in terms of playability.
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A '67 Fender Stringmaster is found for $1k, while a '64 Champ is listed for $1,300, showing how vintage prices can vary based on year and condition.
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The Fender Stringmaster and Champ models are favored by players seeking the vintage slide tones reminiscent of Gilmour's early-mid '70s work.
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David Gilmour

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Pink Floyd

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Mentioned by guitar tech Phil Taylor in this February 10, 2015 Music Radar interview about the contents of Astoria.

“I don’t know the exact date of this Fender Lap Steel Deluxe. But if David is playing slide now, it’s usually on this. He doesn’t play ‘stand-up’ with a slide on his finger, he just doesn’t do it. The Fender is easier to sit down with and play.”

Smith Curry

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Erasure

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Smith Curry is confirmed to use a Fender Stringmaster Deluxe 6, as evidenced by a video he posted on Instagram. In the video, Curry is showcased playing the instrument and mentions preparing for a Hank Sr. show with guidance on Don Helms licks, further establishing his use of the Fender Stringmaster Deluxe 6 for his performances. The video was shared by Curry under his account, smith_curry_rocks.

Dr. Nico

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Dr. Nico is confirmed to have used a 1957 Fender Stringmaster Deluxe 6 lap steel guitar, identifiable by its two pickups. This is evidenced by images of him playing the instrument on the album cover of Docteur Nico – Dieu De La Guitare and its presence on the LP sleeve of Docteur Nico Et Son Orchestre – L'Afrique Danse N° 5 where it is leaning against a conga drum. He utilized this guitar in recordings for the Sukisa label during the latter half of the 1960s, which featured a distinct tape echo effect, imparting a syrupy, slightly Hawaiian sound to the music. The use of a lap steel guitar was unconventional in African Rumba at the time.