In 1947 Gibson unveiled a keenly priced student model set. The model BR-9 steel guitar with [...]
This model was made for only one year and was sold only through the 1936 Sears [...]
In 1937, Herb Sunshine, principal designer of electric instruments at Epiphone, introduced [...]
The Gibson Skylark lap steel shares the same futuristic look and vibe of the famous Flying V [...]
Lowell C. Kiesel is a steel guitarist and builder. In 1946 he founded the L.C. Kiesel Company [...]
Along with the huge popularity of Hawaiian music came the demand for [...]
This hollow metal body guitar was chromed silver and is a favorite among players and [...]
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