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Topic: 1949 Gibson Lap Stee! What's it worth? |
CrowBear Schmitt
From:
Ariege, - PairO'knees, - France
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Posted 16 Dec 2002 2:16 pm |
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| what model would that be ? |
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Jeff Au Hoy
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Honolulu, Hawai'i
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Posted 18 Dec 2002 6:32 am
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Hi Ron
I'm definitely no authority on post-war Gibsons, but just to give us a better idea...does your steel look like any of these?
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Russ Young
From:
Seattle, Washington, USA
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CrowBear Schmitt
From:
Ariege, - PairO'knees, - France
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Russ Young
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Seattle, Washington, USA
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CrowBear Schmitt
From:
Ariege, - PairO'knees, - France
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Posted 21 Dec 2002 12:22 am
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| Hello ? You still around Ron ? |
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Chris Forbes
From:
Beltsville, MD, USA
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Posted 21 Dec 2002 4:13 am
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| It's worth about $20. But me being the kind and generous man that I am, will offer you $25 and will pay the shipping. Merry X-mas to me!!!!!! |
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Jody Carver
From:
KNIGHT OF FENDER TWEED
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Posted 21 Dec 2002 5:18 am
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ASK HOWARD R.
YOU WILL NOT ONLY GET A PRICE BUT A POSTER
FOR YOUR WALL.
WALLET SIZE OPTIONAL
PHOTO N/C |
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Terry Wood
From:
Lebanon, MO
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Posted 23 Dec 2002 4:38 am
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Ron,
I don't know the exact worth of your instrument, but I do know that in recent years these lap model Hawaiian steels are increasing in value.
I bought a pre WWII Silver Ricky for around $238 in the 80's. Today I'm told it's worth well over $1000. I don't know it's actual value, but I like to use it on certain recording dates and shows.
GOD bless you!
Terry J. Wood
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Brad Bechtel
From:
San Francisco, CA
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Posted 23 Dec 2002 11:40 am
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If it's the second one Jeff posted, that's a Gibson BR-9 lap steel. These are the most common Gibson lap steel out there; supposedly around 15,000 were made all together.
The GuitarBase web site shows them ranging from $299 to $699, but recent ones on eBay have sold for $315 and $400 USD .
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A web site devoted to acoustic & electric lap steel guitars
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Willis Vanderberg
From:
Petoskey Mi
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Posted 29 Dec 2002 9:19 pm
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Hello Ron.
I have had Br-9 gibsons every since they were first made . I presently have two.
The early models came out I believe about 1948 they had a high gloss enamel finish.Then in 1950 or maybe 51 they went to a matte finish whice was not glossy and looked a lot softer.I think this guitar while not having killer tone is a very nice playing instrument.They also made a Br-9 amplifier and a lot of them were purchased as a set.I still play mine and love the slants and harmonics on them.I was 14 years old when I learned to play Roy Wiggins tear drops .If you are not familiar with them ,listen to Eddy Arnolds Bouquet of roses.He put the tear drops between the verse and the chorus.If you need any more info on this great little steel send me an E-mail.
Buddy Van
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