Aloha Everyone,
Just wanted to share a great score I just had.
I was looking for a case for my A25 Frypan, and then this steel came across my computer screen.
It's a 1960s era supro with a valco pup.
The great thing was that it came with a Morrell lap steel case. I have one for another of my steels. I bought it for $180 on Amazon. It's a plush, high quality case.
I bargained the seller down to $330, and he accepted. I still had to pay shipping and taxes, but it was still a deal.
Here's a great tip: add Rick Aiello's NiBro mags, and a brass nut, and these guys start sounding like a frypan.
Enjoy!
Sweet deal on a 1960's Supro
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Michael Kiese
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Sweet deal on a 1960's Supro
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Aloha,
Mike K
1932 A22 Rickenbacher Frypan, 1937 7string Prewar Rickenbacher Bakelite (C Diatonic), 1937 7string Epiphone Electar (Jerry Byrd's E9), 1937 Epiphone Electar (C#m9), 1940's Post War Rickenbacher Bakelite (Feet's D), 1950 Supro (Open F), 1950's Rickenbacher ACE (C6), 1950's Rickenbacher A25 Frypan (A6), 1957 National New Yorker (Jerry's E13), 1955 Q8 Fender Stringmaster (A6, C6, Noel's E13, C Diatonic), 1961 Supro (Open A), 8string VanderDonck Frypan (Buddy Emmons's C6).
Mike K
1932 A22 Rickenbacher Frypan, 1937 7string Prewar Rickenbacher Bakelite (C Diatonic), 1937 7string Epiphone Electar (Jerry Byrd's E9), 1937 Epiphone Electar (C#m9), 1940's Post War Rickenbacher Bakelite (Feet's D), 1950 Supro (Open F), 1950's Rickenbacher ACE (C6), 1950's Rickenbacher A25 Frypan (A6), 1957 National New Yorker (Jerry's E13), 1955 Q8 Fender Stringmaster (A6, C6, Noel's E13, C Diatonic), 1961 Supro (Open A), 8string VanderDonck Frypan (Buddy Emmons's C6).
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Bill Groner
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Re: Sweet deal on a 1960's Supro
I only have one thing to add.............Some guys have all the luck! 
Currently own, 6 Groner-tone lap steels, one 1953 Alamo Lap steel, Roland Cube, Fender Champion 40
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Frank James Pracher
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Re: Sweet deal on a 1960's Supro
Nice score! I saw that one when it popped up recently. I thought the wooden box with the bars was cool. I've been a Valco kick lately. Fantastic steels, and usually a bargain too.
"Don't be mad honey, but I bought another one"
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Michael Kiese
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Re: Sweet deal on a 1960's Supro
Mahalo guys!
Honestly, if I'm going to be honest, I bought this listing for the case. haha.
It was like getting 2 things that both came at a good price.
I got a nice gig case for my A25 now!
I'll eventually get an A22. I wonder if it would fit in the case alongside the A25 if I "69" 'em...
Would be handy for local gigs.
I'm gonna supe up that supro with a brass nut and Rick Aiello NiBros.
Honestly, if I'm going to be honest, I bought this listing for the case. haha.
It was like getting 2 things that both came at a good price.
I got a nice gig case for my A25 now!
I'll eventually get an A22. I wonder if it would fit in the case alongside the A25 if I "69" 'em...
Would be handy for local gigs.
I'm gonna supe up that supro with a brass nut and Rick Aiello NiBros.
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Aloha,
Mike K
1932 A22 Rickenbacher Frypan, 1937 7string Prewar Rickenbacher Bakelite (C Diatonic), 1937 7string Epiphone Electar (Jerry Byrd's E9), 1937 Epiphone Electar (C#m9), 1940's Post War Rickenbacher Bakelite (Feet's D), 1950 Supro (Open F), 1950's Rickenbacher ACE (C6), 1950's Rickenbacher A25 Frypan (A6), 1957 National New Yorker (Jerry's E13), 1955 Q8 Fender Stringmaster (A6, C6, Noel's E13, C Diatonic), 1961 Supro (Open A), 8string VanderDonck Frypan (Buddy Emmons's C6).
Mike K
1932 A22 Rickenbacher Frypan, 1937 7string Prewar Rickenbacher Bakelite (C Diatonic), 1937 7string Epiphone Electar (Jerry Byrd's E9), 1937 Epiphone Electar (C#m9), 1940's Post War Rickenbacher Bakelite (Feet's D), 1950 Supro (Open F), 1950's Rickenbacher ACE (C6), 1950's Rickenbacher A25 Frypan (A6), 1957 National New Yorker (Jerry's E13), 1955 Q8 Fender Stringmaster (A6, C6, Noel's E13, C Diatonic), 1961 Supro (Open A), 8string VanderDonck Frypan (Buddy Emmons's C6).
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Adam Laye
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Re: Sweet deal on a 1960's Supro
Excellent snag!
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Michael Kiese
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Re: Sweet deal on a 1960's Supro
Mahalo! I think so as well. Lol.
I really didn't need it, but it was such a good deal, I couldn't pass it up. The case is a very nice case.
Aloha,
Mike K
1932 A22 Rickenbacher Frypan, 1937 7string Prewar Rickenbacher Bakelite (C Diatonic), 1937 7string Epiphone Electar (Jerry Byrd's E9), 1937 Epiphone Electar (C#m9), 1940's Post War Rickenbacher Bakelite (Feet's D), 1950 Supro (Open F), 1950's Rickenbacher ACE (C6), 1950's Rickenbacher A25 Frypan (A6), 1957 National New Yorker (Jerry's E13), 1955 Q8 Fender Stringmaster (A6, C6, Noel's E13, C Diatonic), 1961 Supro (Open A), 8string VanderDonck Frypan (Buddy Emmons's C6).
Mike K
1932 A22 Rickenbacher Frypan, 1937 7string Prewar Rickenbacher Bakelite (C Diatonic), 1937 7string Epiphone Electar (Jerry Byrd's E9), 1937 Epiphone Electar (C#m9), 1940's Post War Rickenbacher Bakelite (Feet's D), 1950 Supro (Open F), 1950's Rickenbacher ACE (C6), 1950's Rickenbacher A25 Frypan (A6), 1957 National New Yorker (Jerry's E13), 1955 Q8 Fender Stringmaster (A6, C6, Noel's E13, C Diatonic), 1961 Supro (Open A), 8string VanderDonck Frypan (Buddy Emmons's C6).
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Jim Pitman
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Re: Sweet deal on a 1960's Supro
I had one just like it accept for the case. It was stolen out of the back of a pickup truck during loadout here locally in VT. It was a great sounding lapsteel. Never did locate it.
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Mark Eaton
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Re: Sweet deal on a 1960's Supro
I still have the identical Supro, my first steel guitar. Got it when I was 9 or 10 taking lessons in the Bay Area beginning 1963-64.
The only bummer is the nameplate is missing.
The only bummer is the nameplate is missing.
Mark
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Jack Hanson
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Re: Sweet deal on a 1960's Supro
I know the feeling...Michael Kiese wrote: 30 Jul 2025 11:19 am I really didn't need it, but it was such a good deal, I couldn't pass it up.