{"product_id":"mahalo-mlg1-surf-board-lap-steel","title":"Mahalo MLG1 Surf Board Lap Steel","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis second hand lap steel is in good condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlastic on the body is a bit faded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Mahalo MLG1 Surf Board Lap Steel is a quirky, fun, and surprisingly capable little instrument — more than a novelty, but still very much a “character piece” for players who enjoy something different.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMahalo MLG1 Surf Board Lap Steel\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compact, budget‑friendly lap steel shaped like a miniature surfboard. 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