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  1. 65 Supro Ozark question
    Jason Oattis

    Hello. I just picked up an old 65 Supro Ozark. I picked it up pretty cheap. I just realized the bridge is floating on top of the body. Literally, not attached to the guitar. Is this common for this model or do I have a custom guitar?! I cant seem to find any info. Thanks for any help! J.

  2. National Jumbo Guitar
    Roy Haning

    Interested in a National Jumbo.Anyone wanting to sell or trade for another guitar,…or anything I might own,and thats a lot of stuff!Get in touch with me at;(972)286-2158. My name is Roy,and this is a serious request.
    To eliminate a lot of confusion, I ONLY WANT THE MODEL WITH A STEEL NECK. Thanks,…and I’ll be looking forward to hearing from you,….soon I hope.

  3. Sunburst supros airline guitar
    David Bissell

    I have a airline with a sunburst or a tabacco effect paint, really old, recived from grandpa who passed away. Trying to figure out how much it cost or the background for it. It has a serial number on the head engraved on a metal plate. Has original case and original case and it works great but very very old. Can you help me anybody?

  4. Re:1962 Supro Bass Guitar
    Bruce Snider

    I have a 1962 Supro bass guitar and would like to know more about it. It is black and has a volume knob and a tone knob. Supro name at the top of the neck. Seams to not have a solid body. No numbers that I can find. Thanks

  5. Supro guitar in case
    Bill Patrick

    I have a Supro guitar in the case.The numbers T42995. It also says "Deluxe" and "Patent Pending". It is a lap guitar and is silver and white "marble" colored.Can anyone possibly tell me the value or the year it was made?

        1. Re: Supro Stratford Guitar
          charlie white

          : hei…how much for that supro ?

          :
          : : I have one in great condition. I’ll be happy to send you pictures.

          I would like to buy one if somebody wants to sell!! Supro Stratford 3 pick up
          contact me: [email protected]

  6. supro guitar
    Steve Stanton

    I’ve picked up an early 60’s supro saharan single pick-up’ blue finish in mint condition. Anyone know appx value on these guitars? Thanks!

  7. i have aquired a vintage supro ranchero guitar, yellowish color with a black pickguard,with double "f" cutouts and a single pickup. it has one tone knob and one volume knob mounted on the body. it has a metal (pre ’62)name plate with "supro" in blue on the headstock. the s/n is X74262. can anyone give me any more info on my guitar?

  8. i have aquired a vintage supro ranchero guitar, yellowish color with a black pickguard,with double "f" cutouts and a single pickup. it has one tone knob and one volume knob mounted on the body. it has a metal (pre ’62)name plate with "supro" in blue on the headstock. the s/n is X74262. can anyone give me any more info on my guitar?

    1. Re: info???
      Eli

      Well, I can tell you that, as far as value goes, I’ve seen Supro Rancheros sell from anywhere between $200 (which is what I bought mine for) to $400 (a blonde sold in Buffalo a few years ago. People try to sell them for six or seven hundred dollars sometimes, but they don’t seem to move at that price. I have heard that Supro was associated with the National guitar company…that Supros were made from National guitar spare parts, etc. Don’t know if that’s true. It is true, however, that one sometimes runs across Supros that seem entirely unique, as if they really were put together from whatever was lying around. The Ranchero sounds fantastic if it’s set up right. Drop me a line if you want to get it off your hands.

  9. Supro arch top electric
    George Corneliussen

    Rencently I aquired a very old Supro arch top electric. It has a yellowish finish, a single open-coil type pick-up, f-holes, It has one volume control and one tone control knob. Both are mounted on the pick guard. The guitar has a screw on microphone type connector.The tailpiece is nickle, and has a "G" cutout on it.
    This guitar appears to be intended as a slide guitar. The base of neck is about 1/16th of an inch above the above the arch top, and the bridge is very high. The name plate is rectangular it is gold and the name Supro is blue.The serial number is x27009, and is on a metal plate on the back of the head. Any ideas on age?

    1. Re: supro lapsteel-
      John

      : i just bought a great sounding supro lapsteel. it is a six string, grey/silver pearlite finish, white stenciled numbered fret. the serial number is x42321. this guitar is equipped with a hard-wired, woven-fabric insulated cable, a single cream colored plastic (perhaps bakalite) knob. the supro logo on the top of the headstock face is brass with blue supro lettering underlined by the blue lightning bolt.
      : does anyone know a year for this sweet sounding student special? the tag just read, "old supro lapsteel."

      Hi Doug,
      It sounds like I have your Supro’s little brother. Mine fits your description, but has the serial # X93777. Did you ever find out anything about yours?

    2. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... doug anson
      doug anson

      i just bought a great sounding supro lapsteel. it is a six string, grey/silver pearlite finish, white stenciled numbered fret. the serial number is x42321. this guitar is equipped with a hard-wired, woven-fabric insulated cable, a single cream colored plastic (perhaps bakalite) knob. the supro logo on the top of the headstock face is brass with blue supro lettering underlined by the blue lightning bolt.
      does anyone know a year for this sweet sounding student special? the tag just read, "old supro lapsteel."

  10. supro guitar
    David

    i have an old surpo guitar s/n T8459 with a solid wooden body. single pick up, one volume one tone, built in to one metal face. Does anyone have any information on this guitar?

  11. supros....
    robert

    can anybody tell me what model a Supro is with serial number L89002 ? 6 toggle switches, 2 pickups, 4 knobs and a bigsby.

    I’d appreciate any help on the year, model and value. It belongs to a friend and I don’t want to see them ripped off if they sell it.

    Thanks a lot
    Robert

  12. would like more information
    leonard smith

    Ive inherited a metal body dobro guitar. It was
    researched and appraised by a comapny known as
    mandolin bros in new york in about 1985 at that time they gave an estimate of 4 thousand but also said it appeared to be rather unique and rather rare I’d like to find more detail information on this can you suggest where I should start a more complete search?

      1. Re: supro guitar
        Marshall

        : : hey dose anyone know anything about the supro archtop hollowbody that the national company made?

        I don’t know about the one you have in question but I have a "Supro" resonating guitar with a metal body and a wooden neck, that was made before WWII. It belonged to my grandfather who has been gone for sometime now, and I would like to learn more about it. It doesn’t have any other markings besides "SUPRO" at the very top of the neck,so I’m not sure if it was made by the national company or not. Any info anyone else comes up with I would be most appreciative to hear from them. Thank You , Marshall…

        1. Re: supro guitar
          Tony

          : : : hey dose anyone know anything about the supro archtop hollowbody that the national company made?

          : I don’t know about the one you have in question but I have a "Supro" resonating guitar with a metal body and a wooden neck, that was made before WWII. It belonged to my grandfather who has been gone for sometime now, and I would like to learn more about it. It doesn’t have any other markings besides "SUPRO" at the very top of the neck,so I’m not sure if it was made by the national company or not. Any info anyone else comes up with I would be most appreciative to hear from them. Thank You , Marshall…

          We have a Supro metal body, wood neck that has a stamp at 6th fret "Made By SLAVE LABOR" ???? Would like to know more also.

        2. Re: supro guitar
          John McAvoy

          : : : hey dose anyone know anything about the supro archtop hollowbody that the national company made?

          : I don’t know about the one you have in question but I have a "Supro" resonating guitar with a metal body and a wooden neck, that was made before WWII. It belonged to my grandfather who has been gone for sometime now, and I would like to learn more about it. It doesn’t have any other markings besides "SUPRO" at the very top of the neck,so I’m not sure if it was made by the national company or not. Any info anyone else comes up with I would be most appreciative to hear from them. Thank You , Marshall…

          1. Re: supro guitar
            MIKE

            WEDGLES HAS BEEN IN BUSINESS SINCE 1937 AND HAS ALWAYS TRIED SATISFING THERE CUSTOMERS. WE HAVE ALWAYS MADE IT A POLICY IF YOUR NOT HAPPY WITH SOMETHING WE WILL TRY AND MAKE IT RIGHT. I BELIEVE JOHN NEVER DID COME BACK AND TRY EXCHANGING HIS PURCHASE IF HE WASN’T SATISFIED.

            1. Re: supro guitar
              case

              Supro is a a LA based company, started in the 30’s as a budget line of International/Dobro guitars and steels.their first Spanish archtop was made in ’35. In ’42 National/Dobro was bought out and changed to "Valco" All the Supro solidbodies are post-1951. most where of maple body and bolt on neck type, sometimes with a transducer pickup under the bridge. They started making cut-away archtops(ala Gibson/epiphone) in ’55. After 62, Valco used plastic "gumby" headstocks,and fiberglass bodies for the solids.in ’64, robert Enghelhart bought them and started making archtops and wood solidbodies again, including repro’s of the old Supro designs only with the gumbt headstock. in’68, Valco bought Kay and went under, producing a horde of strange Supro’s. A few where again made in the early 80’s from frakenstein parts with the Supro name, but are not really Supro’s per se. If you have a really old Supro,(pre 60’s) the headstock is straight, with perpendicular sides, These vintage cherries also have metal labels. after 62, the archtops had white plastic Supro labels, but are generally still whupass. Hope this helps, GUITARDED CASEY.

            2. Re: supro guitar
              Lynus Aldon

              I bought this guitar for 250$ at the oldest music pawn
              shop in Denver, Wedgles. The owner said it was a SUPRO,
              it looked cool like a Goida, with a neo-plastic frame,
              and humbuckers, yet it needed electrical work. Does anyone
              in the world know what I have, the owner said it is from
              the late 60s. can some one clear the mystery. I know its
              vintage, and will perhaps never sell it, or ask the
              same of anyone I pass it on too. its like super rare.

              1. Re: supro guitar
                Mike

                I own a 1955 Supro Dual Tone and do have a little bit of information on some other Supro guitars from the 50’s and 60’s. Send me an e-mail if you are still looking for info on the one you have.

                – Mike

                1. Re: supro guitar
                  Perry L Adams

                  would like info on supro guitar with serial # T 4781. A friend of mine owns it…. a gift from his father who bought it used in the 60’s..thanks….pla

                2. Re: supro guitar
                  Will

                  Hi, Just discovered your message re: supro dual tone guitars.
                  I am hoping to purchase a 1957 dual tone in white and black, and wondered what you tought would be a reasonable price for such a guitar, including the original case, in good condition.

                  Hope you can help, many thanks, Will.

                  1. Re: supro guitar would like info
                    casey

                    : : I own a 1955 Supro Dual Tone and do have a little bit of information on some other Supro guitars from the 50’s and 60’s. Send me an e-mail if you are still looking for info on the one you have.

                    : : – Mike

                    i have a supro guitar has f holes semi hollow body
                    with two hummbuckers ser# i-94185
                    any info would be great just wondering if it is worth
                    anything and what year it was made
                    thanks casey

                    1. Re: supro guitar would like info
                      Barry Beckman

                      : : : I own a 1955 Supro Dual Tone and do have a little bit of information on some other Supro guitars from the 50’s and 60’s. Send me an e-mail if you are still looking for info on the one you have.

                      : : : – Mike

                      :
                      : i have a supro guitar has f holes semi hollow body
                      : with two hummbuckers ser# i-94185
                      : any info would be great just wondering if it is worth
                      : anything and what year it was made
                      : thanks casey

                      I have a supro dual tone guitar that I inherited from My Step- father. The serial number is T83089. I would love to know the year, and the value and or it’s importance. I recently began playing it, and am extremely impressed with the sound, intonation and Her ability to stay in tune, even after a beating. Many thank’s, Barry

                    2. Re: supro guitar would like info
                      Thomas

                      : : : I own a 1955 Supro Dual Tone and do have a little bit of information on some other Supro guitars from the 50’s and 60’s. Send me an e-mail if you are still looking for info on the one you have.

                      : : : – Mike

                      :
                      : i have a supro guitar has f holes semi hollow body
                      : with two hummbuckers ser# i-94185
                      : any info would be great just wondering if it is worth
                      : anything and what year it was made
                      : thanks casey

                      check out this link for info on the "Supro" guitars… http://www.vguitar.com/brands/details.asp?ID=78

                3. Re: supro guitar
                  STEVEN VINCENT

                  hEY i HAVE AN OLD SUPRO i ‘M CURIOUS ABOUT ARE YOU STILL RESPONDING TO INQUIRIES???

                  : I own a 1955 Supro Dual Tone and do have a little bit of information on some other Supro guitars from the 50’s and 60’s. Send me an e-mail if you are still looking for info on the one you have.

                  : – Mike

                  1. Re: supro guitar
                    Juan Ruben Zuniga

                    : hEY i HAVE AN OLD SUPRO i ‘M CURIOUS ABOUT ARE YOU STILL RESPONDING TO INQUIRIES???

                    : : I own a 1955 Supro Dual Tone and do have a little bit of information on some other Supro guitars from the 50’s and 60’s. Send me an e-mail if you are still looking for info on the one you have.

                    : : – Mike

                    1. Re: supro guitar
                      Gary

                      I just bought a Supro guitar at a garage sale. I would like to know a little about it if you can help. I don’t know anything about it exept a number on the back of the neck. There is no information or sticker on the inside so I cannot shed much light on the situation exept maybe describe the look. Can you help?????

                    2. Re: supro guitar
                      Jack W.

                      : : hEY i HAVE AN OLD SUPRO i ‘M CURIOUS ABOUT ARE YOU STILL RESPONDING TO INQUIRIES???

                      : : : I own a 1955 Supro Dual Tone and do have a little bit of information on some other Supro guitars from the 50’s and 60’s. Send me an e-mail if you are still looking for info on the one you have.

                      : : : – Mike

                      if u have a guitar similair to the one jack white plays i would pay good money for it its supposedly a supro national so if anybody knows where i could get a reproduction or the same one email me please

                    3. Re: supro guitar
                      Sue Waters

                      I also have an old Supro Guitar, although it is not electric. I was wanting information too and wondered if anyone at this site was still responding to inquiries. Please e-mail if so, thanks

                      : : : hEY i HAVE AN OLD SUPRO i ‘M CURIOUS ABOUT ARE YOU STILL RESPONDING TO INQUIRIES???

                      : : : : I own a 1955 Supro Dual Tone and do have a little bit of information on some other Supro guitars from the 50’s and 60’s. Send me an e-mail if you are still looking for info on the one you have.

                      : : : : – Mike

                      : if u have a guitar similair to the one jack white plays i would pay good money for it its supposedly a supro national so if anybody knows where i could get a reproduction or the same one email me please

                4. Re: supro guitar
                  STEVEN VINCENT

                  : I own a 1955 Supro Dual Tone and do have a little bit of information on some other Supro guitars from the 50’s and 60’s. Send me an e-mail if you are still looking for info on the one you have.

                  : – Mike

                  1. Re: supro guitar
                    Joe

                    : : I own a 1955 Supro Dual Tone and do have a little bit of information on some other Supro guitars from the 50’s and 60’s. Send me an e-mail if you are still looking for info on the one you have.

                    : : – Mike

                    Mike,I have a hollow body supro with three pick ups that I bought in 1968.I need any info on parts etc.Ilove this guitar and would like to refurbish with genuine Supro parts if possible

                  2. Re: supro guitar
                    Joe

                    : : I own a 1955 Supro Dual Tone and do have a little bit of information on some other Supro guitars from the 50’s and 60’s. Send me an e-mail if you are still looking for info on the one you have.

                    : : – Mike

                    1. Re: supro guitar
                      Burt Thompson

                      I have a 1950’s Supro solid body,ivory laminate,s/n X18450. Very good shape however 1 tuning key "crumbled" and needs replacing. Need both sides to maintain match. Help?
                      Also appreciate any info about this guitar which I bought new in 1952 or 3. Thanks!

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