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Description

Dive into the world of classic slide guitar sounds with the Supro Supreme Lap Steel Guitar, a tribute to the golden age of Hawaiian and country music. This beautifully crafted instrument combines vintage charm with modern playability, making it an ideal choice for both seasoned musicians and aspiring lap steel enthusiasts. The Supro Supreme features a vintage-inspired string-through-body design, enhancing sustain and delivering rich, resonant tones that are synonymous with steel guitar music.

The Supro Supreme is uniquely equipped with a single humbucking pickup, designed to capture the full range of this instrument's sonic capabilities from warm, smooth melodies to bright, cutting leads. Its easy-to-use volume and tone controls allow for seamless transitions between different sound profiles, giving you full control over your performance.

Whether you're bringing a touch of nostalgia to your blues band or exploring the distinctive sounds of Hawaiian music, the Supro Supreme Lap Steel Guitar is a versatile tool that stands out in any musical setting. Its solid construction and intuitive design make it a reliable companion, whether you're on stage or in the studio.

Key Features:

  • Vintage-inspired string-through-body design for enhanced sustain
  • Single humbucking pickup for a wide range of tones
  • Easy-to-use volume and tone controls
  • Ideal for both traditional and modern styles of music
  • Suitable for beginners and seasoned lap steel players alike
Ron Williams

Ron Williams

Supro Supreme lapsteel 1948 with the iconic Valco pickup

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Supro Supreme lapsteel 1948 with the iconic Valco pickup

Ron Williams

Ron Williams

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Mods and upgrades

  • Kluson repros, particularly the Supreme series with an 18:1 tuning ratio, are recommended for modernizing while keeping a period-accurate look.

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  • For improved durability and aesthetics, owners favor nickel Kluson tuners with metal buttons to prevent future corrosion.

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Features and functionality

  • The pickup's magnets are positioned between the top and bottom plates, with one potentially being wood painted gray, which can be upgraded with Lollar magnets for $25.

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Setup and maintenance

  • For optimal string winding, three winds around the tuning key are suggested to prevent tuning instability.

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User experience

  • A 74-year-old instrument with all original parts reportedly produces no noise, demonstrating exceptional sound quality and durability.

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See how Eric Cannata uses Supro Supreme Lap Steel Guitar

Eric Cannata

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Young the Giant

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Used on the Lonely Beast EP, as featured in this February 25, 2020 Instagram post.

Here’s some of the gear I used on the Lonely Beast EP. #gibsonlg2 #mellotronmicro #moogclusterflux #suprolapsteel #lonelybeast

See how Christopher Thorn uses Supro Supreme Lap Steel Guitar

Christopher Thorn

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Blind Melon

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In this Guitar Geek page you can see all the Christopher Thorn's rig.

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