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Topic: 1949 Gibson Lap Stee! What's it worth?
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Ron Whitting
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posted 16 December 2002 01:28 PM
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Does anyone know what a 1949 Lap Gibson Steel might be worth,. It is in mint condition with everything original .------------------
Ron Whitting / Tyler, Texas [This message was edited by Ron Whitting on 16 December 2002 at 01:31 PM.]
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CrowBear Schmitt
Member From: Ariege, - PairO'knees, - France
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posted 16 December 2002 02:16 PM
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what model would that be ? |
Ron Whitting
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posted 18 December 2002 06:15 AM
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The only thing it has is the word Gibson, no ther markings on it. It sure sounds good.Plays great. I just was wondering what it might be worth. It was given tome.------------------
Ron Whitting / Tyler, Texas
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Jeff Au Hoy
Member From: Honolulu, Hawai'i
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posted 18 December 2002 06:32 AM
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Hi RonI'm definitely no authority on post-war Gibsons, but just to give us a better idea...does your steel look like any of these?    |
Russ Young
Member From: Seattle, Washington, USA
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posted 18 December 2002 12:23 PM
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Ron ... here's something that may help: http://www.provide.net/~cfh/gibson7.html#br4 |
CrowBear Schmitt
Member From: Ariege, - PairO'knees, - France
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posted 18 December 2002 01:12 PM
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maybe this one Ron ? http://well.com/user/wellvis/steels/Gibson/GibsonBR-6.JPG
or this one ? http://www.well.com/user/wellvis/steels/Gibson/GibsonRoyaltone.JPG [This message was edited by CrowBear Schmitt on 18 December 2002 at 01:15 PM.]
Thanx to Brad's Page of Steel  [This message was edited by CrowBear Schmitt on 18 December 2002 at 01:16 PM.] |
Russ Young
Member From: Seattle, Washington, USA
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posted 18 December 2002 01:39 PM
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Or this? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=621&item=930560256&rd=1 |
CrowBear Schmitt
Member From: Ariege, - PairO'knees, - France
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posted 21 December 2002 12:22 AM
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Hello ? You still around Ron ? |
Chris Forbes
Member From: Beltsville, MD, USA
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posted 21 December 2002 04:13 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!!!!!! |
Jody Carver
Member From: The Knight Of Fender Tweed. Dodger Blue Forever
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posted 21 December 2002 05:18 AM
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Terry Wood
Member From: Springfield, MO
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posted 23 December 2002 04:38 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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Ron Whitting
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posted 23 December 2002 10:48 AM
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Jeff Ah Hoy,
It looks like the second picture you posted and sounds great in mint condition.Thanks, D-10MSA/Gibson-Lap 6 string/Evens500/Nashville 400/Stereo Steel ------------------
Ron Whitting / Tyler, Texas
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Brad Bechtel
Moderator From: San Francisco, CA
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posted 23 December 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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Ron Whitting
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posted 25 December 2002 05:32 AM
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Brad,
Thanks for your input,
This tells me I have a music instrument worth keeping and learning to play. Thanks to all you guys for your input. This helps me a lot.Sincerely, Ron Whitting/ President
Rose City Steel Guitar Assoc.
Tyler, Texas [This message was edited by Ron Whitting on 25 December 2002 at 05:35 AM.] |
Willis Vanderberg
Member From: Bradenton, FL, USA
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posted 29 December 2002 09:19 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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