Gibson EH-150 10 String

Dennis Saydak · Post by **Dennis Saydak** » 15 Apr 2021 4:00 pm

I need the outside string spacing (nut and bridge) for this guitar. I'd want to build myself a 10 string version. Does anyone have one of these guitars?

About a year ago I made myself this 6 string replica that turned out quite well.

Bill Groner · Post by **Bill Groner** » 15 Apr 2021 4:13 pm

It certainly did turn out well!!

Bill Hatcher · Post by **Bill Hatcher** » 15 Apr 2021 7:35 pm

if you are going to build a 10 string version, what pickup are you going to use? that will determine your string spacing at the bridge. the spacing at the nut is whatever you want it to be. nice looking guitar you made.

Jack Hanson · Post by **Jack Hanson** » 16 Apr 2021 5:32 am

I do not have (nor have I ever seen, except in photos) a 10-string EH-150, but I do have a Century-10. If its measurements will do you any good, I'll be glad to dig it out and measure it. Be forewarned that the spacing on my guitar is very, very narrow. It's nearly impossible for me to play, since I'm accustomed to the significantly wider spacing that's standard on most 6- and 7-string Gibsons.

Joe Elk · Post by **Joe Elk** » 16 Apr 2021 6:07 am

Great Job!!
Joe Elk Central Ohio

Andy Volk · Post by **Andy Volk** » 16 Apr 2021 8:15 am

10-string EH-150

https://www.vintageguitar.com/22254/an- ... -eh-150-2/

Dennis Saydak · Post by **Dennis Saydak** » 16 Apr 2021 10:24 am

Thanks for the feedback and compliments guys.

Andy I did find that 10 string article and saved the excellent picture. I blew up the picture using Corel Photo Paint to full size based on the 9.75" wide body measurement stated in the article. That gives me a WIDE spacing of 3 7/8" at the nut. The full size neck and head stock look like they are on steroids and there may not be a 10 string pickup that wide available? It is much wider than the string spacing on my Williams PSG.

I also found this web page where Mr. Jackson documents the 10 string spacing of a 10 string Gibson-185. https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=285347

Bill you are correct, the place to start is deciding on what pickup to use for obvious reasons. Suggestions are welcome. I used a Vintage Vibe Charlie Christian pickup in my 6 string replica.

Andy Volk · Post by **Andy Volk** » 16 Apr 2021 11:05 am

I would expect that Jason Lollar could make you a 10-string CC PU if you want that exact look and sound.

Ron Carter · Post by **Ron Carter** » 16 Apr 2021 1:53 pm

Made a 10 string lap steel , out of ali plate , fitted lace alumatone pickup. 3.5 ins string spacing at the nut and pickup . works ok