Gibson Electric Lap Steel Guitar
Gibson Electric Lap Steel Guitar
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- 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.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- guitar
- 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
- See more items in
- Cultural and Community Life: Musical Instruments
- Guitars
- Music & Musical Instruments
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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Dennis Bain
Wed, 2016-01-06 14:24