Gibson Electric Lap Steel Guitar

Description:

The Gibson Guitar Corporation of Kalamazoo, Michigan manufactured this electric lap steel guitar from 1947 to 1959. This BR-9 model electric guitar was produced for beginners and includes fingerboard markers for ease of locating any position. This six course (6 x 1) guitar has a solid wood body, beige finish with Cremona Brown trim, combination hand rest and unit cover, and tone and volume controls. In a 1959 Gibson catalog, the BR-9 guitar sold for $75.00 or $165.25 for the complete outfit including the guitar, case, and GA-9 amplifier.

Date Made: 1945-1950

Maker: Gibson Co.

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States: Michigan, Kalamazoo

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Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1981.0530.04Accession Number: 1981.0530Catalog Number: 1981.0530.04

Object Name: guitar

Measurements: overall: 32 in x 8 in x 3 in; 81.28 cm x 20.32 cm x 7.62 cm

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a4-2d95-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_605757

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