1938 Gibson EH-150
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1938 Gibson EH-150

$2,995.00 CAD

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1938 Gibson EH-150

Folkway Music

Pickup available

22 Dupont Street East
Waterloo ON N2J 2G9
Canada

+15197720424

The rounded-corner, 12" speaker version of the Gibson EH-150, built between 1937 and 1941 is the amplifier most commonly associated with the Father of Electric Jazz Guitar, Charlie Christian. Christian made use of the EH-150 in both big band and nightclub settings, and the influence of this legendary amplifier's tone on the evolving sound of Jazz and Bebop cannot be understated.

This amplifier is a very nice example of a 1938 Gibson EH-150. The original tweed covering presents well, while showing the typical signs of wear that are common on a vintage tweed amp. Staining in the amp's tweed covering suggests ancient water damage; however, the cabinet is completely structurally sound and the amplifier functions as intended. The amplifier's circuit is largely original apart from some replaced capacitors, including filter and signal caps, as part of general servicing. The original Gibson-branded "Ultrasonic Reproducer" speaker is in good shape and still has its original cone. All transformers are original.

This 1938 Gibson EH-150 sounds exactly the way you want it to and is surprisingly loud. Used on the Microphone channel, the amp overdrives with a creamy warmth and incredible harmonic content.

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