1941 Gibson EH-185 Hawaiian Lap Steel Electric Guitar Lapsteel

This Gibson EH-185 Model Lap Steel Electric Guitar was handcrafted in Kalamazoo, Michigan, and features a sunburst lacquer finish, maple body and neck with a cast aluminum body insert, rosewood fingerboard, and the original tweed hard shell case.

This Gibson EH-185 features the early 1940s model slanted plastic-covered pickup with adjustable poles which replaced the earlier 30s blade pickups. Gibson pickups of this era are widely regarded as being among the finest sounding in history, in addition to being some of the first means to successfully electrify musical instruments.

This lap steel guitar is stunning with its lovely flame maple sunburst. These aluminum core steels have a very rich and extra powerful tone. They also have a lot of definition and are much better sustaining than their EH-150 siblings due to the cast aluminum insert in their core, which reaches from its headstock to its bridge. It's a great-sounding and playing steel, as well as a stylish instrument with a classic Gibson look!

Overall length: 32 in. (81.3 cm.)
Lover Bout: 8 3/4 in. (22.2 cm.)
Depth: 2 in. (5.08 cm.)
Scale length: 22 1/2 in. (572 mm.)
Nut Width: 2 1/16 in. (524 mm.)
Serial Number / FON: G1785-6

This rare steel remains in nice original condition and is a wonderful sounding instrument. Five original Kluson tuners remain on the guitar with one close era match installed. Two of the tuner buttons are reasonably well matched aged chrome painted plastic. A sealed and disguised split on top near the end block in no way affects playability or durability. Overall it’s in nice shape with age appropriate signs of use. 

Very Good Plus (VG+) Condition