Vintage Gibson Lap Steel, what is it?

Jay Rosen · Post by **Jay Rosen** » 2 Jun 2010 12:10 pm

We are trying to figure out what year and model this guitar is if anyone in the steel guitar community can help.
Thanks
Jay Rosen

Peter den Hartogh · Post by **Peter den Hartogh** » 2 Jun 2010 1:21 pm

It is a 1947 Gibson BR4 with the handrest removed.

See:
http://home.provide.net/~cfh/gibson7.html

and here:
http://www.elderly.com/vintage/items/185U-360.htm

Adam Gejdos · Post by **Adam Gejdos** » 2 Jun 2010 2:21 pm

I have one of these but the strings attach at the bridge rather than the end of the guitar. It looks like the bridge has been replaced and the string attachment moved. I love the sound of these btw!

Jay Rosen · Post by **Jay Rosen** » 2 Jun 2010 2:27 pm

Thank you! Appreciate the info.