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    Home/ Collections/ Vintage Gibson Century-6 Lap Steel - 1950s
    Vintage Gibson Century-6 Lap Steel - 1950s
    Vintage Gibson Century-6 Lap Steel - 1950s
    Vintage Gibson Century-6 Lap Steel - 1950s
    Vintage Gibson Century-6 Lap Steel - 1950s
    Vintage Gibson Century-6 Lap Steel - 1950s
    Vintage Gibson Century-6 Lap Steel - 1950s
    Home/ Collections/ Vintage Gibson Century-6 Lap Steel - 1950s

    Vintage Gibson Century-6 Lap Steel - 1950s

    SKU: 26067
    $2,295.00
     
     
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    Here is a 1950s Gibson Century 6 lap steel guitar, a classic example of Gibson’s early electric instrument design during a period when lap steels were central to popular and country music styles. This model is believed to date from the early to mid-1950s and is finished in a distinctive salmon-coloured finish that gives it a strong visual identity and vintage character.

    Lap steel guitars of this era reflect Gibson’s focus on simplicity, durability, and expressive tonal response. The Century 6 features a straightforward control layout with three knobs, likely reflecting a later-1950s configuration, paired with a single P90 pickup. The electronics cavity appears original, supporting the overall integrity of the instrument’s construction and period correctness.

    The P90 pickup delivers a clear, direct tonal response with strong midrange presence and excellent articulation, making it particularly well suited to lap steel playing styles where sustain, phrasing, and note clarity are essential. It pairs naturally with the instrument’s inherent sustain, producing a vocal, singing quality with a smooth decay and strong attack.

    In use, the instrument responds with immediate dynamic sensitivity, offering a rich, expressive voice that works well across a range of tunings and traditional lap steel applications. The combination of design and pickup choice results in a sound that remains both focused and characterful.

    Overall, this is a highly playable and character-rich vintage lap steel that captures the essence of Gibson’s early electric instrument era, with strong tonal qualities and a distinctive aesthetic presence.

     

    Specifications:

    Model: Gibson Century 6 Lap Steel
    Year: Early to mid 1950s
    Serial Number: 0 0131
    Finish: Salmon
    Pickup: Single P90
    Controls: 3 knobs
    Case: Original hard shell case
    Crafted in: USA


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