an EH is the Gibson metal body that preceded the eh-150. There were, according to Gruhn, only 98 made. It has a Charlie Christian pickup, a tweed case, and pretty much the same sound as an eh-150. I have a mint one, and I am looking for a rick 7 string frying pan.
JJ, I have a 1938 (or earlier) EH~185 and it fits your description completely even down to the "Charlie Christian" pickup and tweed case. My steel is on a solid metal magnesium/aluminum frame encased in a wooden body with the well known Gibson Sunburst finishI was aproached while playing at one of the local malls about a week ago by a gentleman that described himself as a dealer/collector and he offered me $1000 for it. I declined because I doubted the sincerity of his offer. Even if I had known he was sincere, I don't think I would have accepted. I would consider a trade for an earlier pre-war 7 string Rick frypan or bakelite. Good luck on your swaps. My EH 185 is all original except the tuners. And it is missing the string cover at the ball end of the strings. It also shows signs of use but not abuse.
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kd...and the beat goes on...
<FONT SIZE=1 COLOR="#8e236b"><p align=CENTER>[This message was edited by Kenny Dail on 07 April 2000 at 07:36 AM.]</p></FONT>
In some places, Gruhn and others refer to the ALL metal eh as an e-150. It was made in 1935-36 for 9 months or so. See page 254 of Gruhn's new Guide. The eh-185, part wood, part metal, was introduced in 1939. See page 255 of Gruhn's new Guide.
Also, see p. 20 in Gruhn's ELECTRIC GUITARS AND BASSES (mine is in better shape, more original). And Brad B, if you'd post that scan on your site I sent you muchos meses ago, they'd be able to look at it there. If all you frying pan owners are not into trading, how about dinero?
Sold a bull, cow, and calf. Now I'm rich. Will trade dollars for pre-war Rickenbacher frying pan. Surely to God someone wants to convert their lap to a NASDAQ skyrocket.
