Rare American Electric Steel Guitar, Gibson Incorporated, Kalamazoo, 1935, Style E-150

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Rare American Electric Steel Guitar, Gibson Incorporated, Kalamazoo, 1935, StyleE-150, stamped 123 at the top of back, length of back 13 in., with original case.
Estimate $10,000-15,000

Missing one Bakelight knob. Body of cast aluminum, sharp corners, ebony fretboard, alnico magnet "Charlie Christian" style pickup, bridge secured by two screws. Good patina, slight scratches to back, patina to back of neck. Production probably less than 100. Very playable as lap steel or standing.

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