Gibson Electric Lap Steel Guitar

Gibson Electric Lap Steel Guitar

Description (Brief)
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.
Location
Currently not on view
Date made
1945-1950
maker
Gibson Co.
place made
United States: Michigan, Kalamazoo
Measurements
overall: 32 in x 8 in x 3 in; 81.28 cm x 20.32 cm x 7.62 cm
ID Number
1981.0530.04
accession number
1981.0530
catalog number
1981.0530.04
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Culture and the Arts: Musical Instruments
Music & Musical Instruments
Data Source
National Museum of American History

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I have what appears to a Gibson BR-9 lap steel w/original case..the number on top back of the headstock is 662 and appears to be 'hand inscribed'..can you provide me with any info regarding whether Gibson did actually 'hand insribe' the serial numbers on these early lap steels?..thank you

Dennis Bain

Wed, 2016-01-06 14:24

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