Gibson BR-2 Century lap steel eletric guitar 1949?

#1 bamfodan

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Posted 06 February 2011 - 08:42 PM

Hello,

I have this guitar and I only know that it is a Gibson Electric Lap-Steel but not much more. Any help with this would be grateful, we are looking to see what the value is.

Thanks,

-Daniel

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#2 bamfodan

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Posted 07 February 2011 - 01:32 PM

I just found out that is was a Gibson BR-2 but I am not sure of the year. I noticed that most of these have 8 strings but this one has a 10 string capability? I didn't know if this was a later model or a unique model. If anyone has any info I would be grateful.

#3 prewargibsons

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Posted 18 March 2011 - 04:20 PM

Hi Daniel you should try and get hold of a copy of this book.

Are you considering selling your guitar it is also known as Century 10.

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Posted 18 March 2011 - 04:57 PM

We are looking to sell it to the right person. We have looked at eBay and there they sell for around $200. So right now I am trying to find the right price for this classic piece.

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Posted 22 March 2012 - 02:20 AM

bamfodan, on 18 March 2011 - 04:57 PM, said:

We are looking to sell it to the right person. We have looked at eBay and there they sell for around $200. So right now I am trying to find the right price for this classic piece.

Have you sold the lap steel?

#6 BobB

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Posted 08 April 2012 - 06:30 AM

It would be worth it to get an appraisal from a vintage dealer like www.gruhn.com or www.mandoweb.com. That way you have written documentation of value for insurance or resale purposes.