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    A classic, historic and popular lap steel if there ever was one, this Gibson BR-9 is six strings of vintage post-war Gibson. Features include a big P-90 pickup, beige stepped hardwood body, cool reddish/brown fingerboard with 29 fret markers, master volume and tone, blade bridge and nut. Original hardshell case included.  

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The following specs were provided by our repair and appraisal teams. For a more detailed description please call (517) 372-7880

  • No SN
  • c. 1947
  • VG-EC
  • Gloss beige finish
  • Stepped solid hardwood body
  • 29 fret markers on reddish / brown fretboard
  • Matching reddish/brown pickup cover/control plate
  • 3-on-a-plate Kluson tuners with cream buttons
  • 22-1/2" scale
  • 2-3/16” blade nut width
  • P-90 style pickup, non-adjustable poles
  • Master volume and master tone
  • 2-5/16” strings spacing @ blade bridge
  • OHSC (brown lining) (exterior wear)
  • Made in Kalamazoo, USA

Gibson BR-9 Lap Steel (c. 1947)

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SKU: 185U-209703

Regular price
$685 USD
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$685 USD
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A classic, historic and popular lap steel if there ever was one, this Gibson BR-9 is six strings of vintage post-war Gibson. Features include a big P-90 pickup, beige stepped hardwood body, cool reddish/brown fingerboard with 29 fret markers, master volume and tone, blade bridge and nut. Original hardshell case included.  

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The following specs were provided by our repair and appraisal teams. For a more detailed description please call (517) 372-7880

  • No SN
  • c. 1947
  • VG-EC
  • Gloss beige finish
  • Stepped solid hardwood body
  • 29 fret markers on reddish / brown fretboard
  • Matching reddish/brown pickup cover/control plate
  • 3-on-a-plate Kluson tuners with cream buttons
  • 22-1/2" scale
  • 2-3/16” blade nut width
  • P-90 style pickup, non-adjustable poles
  • Master volume and master tone
  • 2-5/16” strings spacing @ blade bridge
  • OHSC (brown lining) (exterior wear)
  • Made in Kalamazoo, USA