1935 Gibson E150

$9,999.95

  • SOLD!

  • Year: 1935
  • Manufacturer: Gibson
  • Model: E150
  • Case: Original Hard
  • Color: Silver
  • Condition: Very Good
  • Description: This is the '35 Gibson E-150 Aluminum Electric Lap Steel. 2.5" scale. 2" nut width. 9" bottom bout. Serial #: 123. In 1935, Gibson entered the electric market with the E-150. Gibson only made between 96 and 100 of the aluminum E-150 before switching over to the wood body EH-150. Serialization was said to begin at 100. No matter what the serial is, this is an extremely rare piece- but our 123 is the lowest serial I could find anywhere. The body is cast aluminum with a Christian bar magnet pickup and ebony board. The tone here is amazing- the aluminum body resonates beautifully and the Christian pickup has a nice focused but warm sound. The control layout is very simple- a single volume and tone control. This beauty is original inside and out- save for one knob. The bakelite volume knob in pics is the original- the tone knob is an almost perfect bakelite repro. This E-150 is in fine condition- exceptional condition given that this beauty is nearing its 76th birthday. The electronics work perfectly. Included in the auction is the original tweed hardshell case. This is a very exciting opportunity for any Gibson collector- as no electric Gibson collection is complete without it. We have been an authorized Gibson dealer for well over a decade. Buy with confidence! Don't pass it by!