Helpful information and resources on Case tractors from SSB Tractor, a leading provider of tractor parts, manuals, implements and toys. My favorite lap-steel is a blonde Fender 6-string champ with the serial number -00622. Anyone know roughly what year this is from? Brad Bechtel.

From: Perkasie, Pennsylvania, USA Posted 22 Feb 2012 5:12 pm There is no absolute chronological list and there are sometimes exceptions but Fender models usually have their own series of numbers. As I remember off-hand Champions were introduced in 1949 and turned into Champs in 1955. I believe I have seen serials into the 6000s in '55.

I have what I remember to be a '53 with a serial of 3892. If I dig around I am sure I have examples documented that can break it down some but that's the jist of it. _________________ Time flies like an eagle Fruit flies like a banana.

From: Northern New Mexico, USA Posted 24 Feb 2012 6:50 pm Niels Andrews wrote: Anyone know how I could find out anything from the serial number on what I am told is a 1953 Fender Champ lap steel. I use it for a wall decoration. Hey Niels, send me the Champ.

I'll send you back a picture frame about the same size. You can put a picture in it and hang it on the wall. Meanwhile, I'll play the Fender...

Which might enjoy visiting with its 400 and Tele cousins already living here. You can PM me for my mailing address. _________________ 'For every expert, there is an equal and opposite expert.' From: Rocking 'S' Ranch, Comancheria, Texas, R.I. Mad Zach Sound Packs Free. P. Posted 25 Feb 2012 3:51 am Don't forget the thred under Pedal Steel, 'Fender Steel Guitars' certainly includes Non Pedalers; Pictures, history, stories are welcome. Several of lus PSG guys/gals began their exercises in frustration on non pedals myself included.

My first endeavor with PSG occurred when Sammy Lewis 'offloaded' a double neck Stringmaster (very muchly modified) on me in the early '50's. Phred _________________ There are only two defining forces that have offered to die for you; Jesus Christ and the American GI! Car Hoppers Backseat Edition Atlas here. ! Think about it!!