Vintage 1950s Gretsch (Valco) Electromatic Standard Lap Steel and Amp Set For Sale

Up for sale is an early 1950s Gretsch Electromatic Standard amp and lap steel set.The steel was built by Valco but is unusual in having a factory-original DeArmond pickup (there are a few others out there like this, but not many). It appears to be all original. The pickup works and sounds very good, and there\'s just a little scratchiness in the controls. There is one ding in the corner by the bridge and a few minor scrapes, but overall it\'s very clean. I do not have a case for the steel, but it will be packed securely.I\'m not sure who built the amp for Gretsch. It\'s a single-ended 6V6 circuit, probably putting out around 5W through its permanent magnet speaker (despite having the output transformer mounted on the speaker frame, this is not a field-coil design). The amp also appears to be all original except for the tape around the handle. I do not know if the amp has ever been serviced, but it doesn\'t sound like it needs anything - no hum, hiss or other noise, and reasonably strong output for such a small amp. It doesn\'t break up very much, but it has a warm, smooth clean tone.Shipping is $50 within the US; pickup is available from Rocky Hill, CT. Payment is due within 3 days of sale\'s end unless prior arrangements are made. Please ask any and all questions before offerding.