JeffreySpear Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Hey guys! I recently acquired a Gibson Lap steel. The problem is, I know nothing about lap steels. Could someone help me identify the date and model? Serial # 1114-2 Thanks, -Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldCowboy Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 Hey guys! I recently acquired a Gibson Lap steel. The problem is, I know nothing about lap steels. Could someone help me identify the date and model? Serial # 1114-2 Thanks, -Jeff Photos? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest Philip Rowens Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 Off the top of my head without looking up any numbers I can tell you it's a 1930's EH-150. Research into the numbers could give you an exact year. Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldCowboy Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 I'll see if I have any information and let you know - if somebody else doesn't beat me to it.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffreySpear Posted January 4, 2017 Author Share Posted January 4, 2017 Thanks guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffreySpear Posted January 4, 2017 Author Share Posted January 4, 2017 Off the top of my head without looking up any numbers I can tell you it's a 1930's EH-150. Research into the numbers could give you an exact year. Phil Do you know any sources I could use to research the serial number? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffreySpear Posted January 4, 2017 Author Share Posted January 4, 2017 http://www.gibson-prewar.com/gibson-1936-e150/ I found it! This link helps a lot! I would still like to research the serial number. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarlyman Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 Hi, I have picked up an old lap steel. I know nothing about it...hopingsomeone can help pinpoint a year and model . Thank you. The numer on the back of the headstock is 9 1638 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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