1957 Supro Dual Tone

1957 Supro Dual Tone (Owned by Jack Torrey of the Cactus Blossoms)

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CSN-050925-DUAL
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Just in! This beautiful Supro is almost 70 years old and aging like wine. Tons of vibe from the oversized National single-coil pickups, rusting brass hardware, milky white finish, and designer pickguards. You have seen a model very similar to this in the hands of Ry Cooder and David Bowie, and sure, probably Jack White too. Unmistakably "old sounding" - especially with the flat wounds - it stings with bluesy playing styles, and loves low-wattage amps! Jack had this one a while and used it a bunch in his recordings with the Cactus Blossoms, but now it's being given the chance to inspire someone new!

Moderate fret wear is apparent, The action is raised up a bit to avoid buzz, given the lack of truss rod and angle of the neck going into the body. It fights back a little bit, forcing you to dig in which we love for this guitar. The rear pickup was raised with an additional ring for better balance, and a traditional 3-way pickup selector was installed. Otherwise the guitar is in marvelous shape, and includes a very cool vintage case!

 

Year: 1957

Brand: Supro

Model: Dual Tone

Weight: 7 lbs 11 oz

Case: Non-Original Hardshell Case

Body

  • Body Wood: Unknown
  • Color: White

Neck

  • Neck Wood: Poplar
  • Neck Profile: Round/Fat C
  • Neck Joint: Bolt
  • Fingerboard: 
  • Nut Width: 1.625"
  • Scale: 24.75"
  • Radius: 10"
  • Frets: 19 (Highest note is a B)
  • Fretboard Inlays: Block
  • Action: 0.08"
  • Strings: 11-50 Flatwound

Electronics

  • Pickups: 2 x National Single Coils
  • Controls: 2 x Volume, 2 x Tone, 3-Position Selector (Non-Original)

Hardware

  • Bridge/Tailpiece: Trapeze Brass
  • Tuners: Stock/Original
Additional Information
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