Up for sale, a 1940 Gibson EH-125 in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original case. Only produced from 1940 to ‘42, this rare World War II-era Gibson lap steel features a mahogany body and P-13 single coil pickup. Similar in its tonal range and rich single coil cut to a P-90, the P-13 has a punchy, smokey sound with a vocal-like “wah” character to the midrange. This EH-125 weighs 4lbs 11oz, professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 13-35 strings.

Specs:

-Scale Length: 23“
-String Spacing: 1 7/8“ at nut
-Playing Surface: Block and diamond position markers, lined, cigarette burns along the treble-side edge
-Headstock: Fleur-de-lis inlay
-Tuners: Open-gear strip (StewMac Golden Age)
-Controls: Volume, Tone
-Pickups: P-13 single coil
-Harness: Pots date to the 49th week of 1940, Mallory tone cap
-Hardware: Bridge with cover, control plate
-Plastics: Brown Bakelite knobs
-Serialization: F-prefix FON (Factory Order Number) translates to 1940 production

The gloss Sunburst nitro lacquer finish has light pick wear on top and various minor nicks and scratches consistent with decades of careful use.

The original case is included and equally as clean as the steel, with a green plush interior, functional latches and the stock handle.