Vintage 1958 Fender 400 Pedal Steel – 1st Gen Cable-Pull • Rare • CTS-Dated

🎸 Vintage 1958 Fender 400 Pedal Steel – First-Generation Cable-Pull • Rare Natural Finish • CTS-DatedUp for sale is an exceptionally rare 1958 Fender 400 Pedal Steel, one of the earliest first-generation cable-pull models ever produced. This is the desirable early design with the full-length cast aluminum underside pan, solid wood top body, and original flat-top forked pedals. These early cable-pull Fenders were only made between 1957–1958 and are considered highly collectible due to their unique construction and historical significance.This example is pot-dated to late summer / early fall 1958 via the original CTS potentiometers:137-835 → 35th week of 1958137-839 → 39th week of 1958Everything about this instrument matches the earliest production features of the 400 series.---⭐ FeaturesVerified 1958 model (CTS pot-dated)First-generation cable-pull system (original cables, pulleys, and springs included)Rare full-length cast aluminum pan (only on the earliest models)Solid wood top body (not hollow)Original early flat-top forked pedalsOriginal natural finish pedal barOriginal tuner pan with Fender scriptDirect-string/boxcar pickup (period correct)Right-handed modelVery complete for its age---⭐ ConditionVintage condition consistent with a 65-year-old instrument.Chrome shows age, wood shows patina, but the guitar is structurally solid and extremely complete. The original first-gen cable system is intact. Electronics appear original and unmodified. A fantastic candidate for restoration, studio use, or display.These early ’58 models almost never appear complete, especially with matching dated pots, original pedals, and full hardware.---⭐ Historical SignificanceThe Fender 400 was Fender’s first production pedal steel, used by players such as:Ralph MooneySneaky Pete KleinowTom BrumleyThe early cable-pull models are prized for their tone, sustain, and unique mechanical feel — plus their unmistakable place in Fender history.---⭐ What’s Included1958 Fender 400 bodyOriginal pedal barOriginal flat-top pedals (4)Original legs (4)Original cable rods / hooksAll hardware shown