• Front of Gibson EH-150 Lap Steel

    One of the first commercially successful electric instruments, the EH-150 was introduced by Gibson in 1936 alongside the ES-150 archtop as part of their first coordinated electric line. The early "Charlie Christian" blade-style pickup fitted to these instruments remains one of  the most celebrated  pickups ever made. Sunburst lacquer finish, maple body and neck. Comes with original Geib tweed hardshell case. Made in Kalamazoo, Michigan. On consignment.


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    Condition Notes: Some wear and finish crazing on top and back

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  • Front of Gibson EH-150 Lap Steel
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  • Front and side of Gibson EH-150 Lap Steel
  • Bridge and controls of Gibson EH-150 Lap Steel
  • Upper bout of Gibson EH-150 Lap Steel
  • Fretboard of Gibson EH-150 Lap Steel
  • Headstock of Gibson EH-150 Lap Steel
  • Tuners of Gibson EH-150 Lap Steel
  • Back and side of Gibson EH-150 Lap Steel
  • Full back and side of Gibson EH-150 Lap Steel
  • Case for Gibson EH-150 Lap Steel
  • Full front of Gibson EH-150 Lap Steel
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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.

  • 1937-38
  • SN  FON 279-17
  • Sunburst lacquer finish
  • Maple body and neck
  • Screwed-on back plate
  • Bound body and neck with black-white purfling
  • Brazilian rosewood fingerboard with pearl dot inlays
  • 22-3/8" scale,  2-1/16" nut,  6 strings
  • Combo bridge/tailpiece
  • "Charlie Christian" blade pickup (w-b-w-bound edges)
  • Volume and tone controls with Bakelite knobs
  • 1/4" output jack on bass side
  • Headstock features pearl script "Gibson" logo and segmented diamond inlay
  • Individual open-gear Grover tuners with oval buttons
  • Made in Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA
  • Original Geib tweed hard-shell case (green lining)
  • Consignment

Gibson EH-150 Lap Steel Guitar (1937-38)

Gibson EH-150 Lap Steel Guitar (1937-38)

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SKU: 185U-223869

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One of the first commercially successful electric instruments, the EH-150 was introduced by Gibson in 1936 alongside the ES-150 archtop as part of their first coordinated electric line. The early "Charlie Christian" blade-style pickup fitted to these instruments remains one of  the most celebrated  pickups ever made. Sunburst lacquer finish, maple body and neck. Comes with original Geib tweed hardshell case. Made in Kalamazoo, Michigan. On consignment.

This product is in Very Good condition (Learn More)

Condition Notes: Some wear and finish crazing on top and back
More Details

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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.

  • 1937-38
  • SN  FON 279-17
  • Sunburst lacquer finish
  • Maple body and neck
  • Screwed-on back plate
  • Bound body and neck with black-white purfling
  • Brazilian rosewood fingerboard with pearl dot inlays
  • 22-3/8" scale,  2-1/16" nut,  6 strings
  • Combo bridge/tailpiece
  • "Charlie Christian" blade pickup (w-b-w-bound edges)
  • Volume and tone controls with Bakelite knobs
  • 1/4" output jack on bass side
  • Headstock features pearl script "Gibson" logo and segmented diamond inlay
  • Individual open-gear Grover tuners with oval buttons
  • Made in Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA
  • Original Geib tweed hard-shell case (green lining)
  • Consignment
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