{"product_id":"1997-fender-stringmaster-sm-2-dual-8-double-neck-console-lap-steel-white-w-case-japan-cij","title":"1997 Fender Stringmaster SM-2 Dual 8 Double Neck Console Lap Steel White w\/ Case, Japan CIJ","description":"Up for sale, a 1997 Fender Stringmaster SM-2 dual 8 double neck console steel in near mint, 100% original condition and in perfect working order. One of Fender Japan's rarest items produced during the \"Crafted in Japan\" era of production, this exceedingly uncommon double neck console steel is a very faithful reproduction of the 1950s Fender original. The machining on the tuning machine tray and control plate is an uncanny replica of the '50s original, complete with a balance pot hidden beneath the \"ashtray\" bridge cover. Outfitted with the original telescoping legs and black tolex Fender-branded hardshell case, this Stringmaster has a range of snappy tones to match its good looks.The pair of eight pole single coil pickups per neck offer plenty of snap and chime, with a smooth, bold response across all strings. Freshly restrung with roundwound strings, the Stringmaster SM-2 can be spanky and cutting or warm and smooth with the twist of a Tone knob. The steel features a  24\" scale with 2 3\/16” string spacing at nut and 2 5\/8” spacing at bridge. Solder joints are untouched, all electronics function as intended, and the chrome plating on the hardware is positively gleaming.There's barely a mark on the Olympic White gloss finish, and the A-prefix serial number is present on the back. Cosmetic wear is limited to light surface patina on the legs and leg flanges.The original black tolex case has a green plush interior, with a separate compartment to store the legs. The latches are functional, the handle is intact, and the case exterior has a raised Fender badge.","brand":"Fender","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42553083035904,"sku":"A037473","price":1549.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/4437\/4714\/products\/medium_412ef2b3-8d0f-4f4f-bd5e-b01befefd766.jpg?v=1751494152","url":"https:\/\/mmguitarbar.com\/products\/1997-fender-stringmaster-sm-2-dual-8-double-neck-console-lap-steel-white-w-case-japan-cij","provider":"Mike \u0026 Mike's Guitar Bar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}