{"product_id":"gibson-century-6-lap-steel-1964","title":"Gibson Century 6 Lap Steel 1961","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGIBSON CENTURY 6 LAP STEEL 1961\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eWe are happy to offer for sale this very rare Gibson Lap Steel. Details as follows:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e1961 (only 52 produced that year)\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003eMaple body\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eSalmon \/ Coral finish (\"Bittersweet\")\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003eOverall length: 32 1\/4 in. (81.9 cm)\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003eScale length: 22 1\/2 in. (572 mm)\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003eNut width:  2 1\/4 in. (57 mm)\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003eP-90 soapbar pickup (matching finish)\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003ePlastic bridge cover (does not hide pickup)\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e3 knobs (VOLUME - TONE - TONE)\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003ePeriod correct case\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComments:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe Gibson Century 6 Lap Steel is a vintage, six-string electric lap steel guitar produced by Gibson from 1948 to 1968. The instrument's visual character was originally the work of the firm Barnes \u0026amp; Reinicke, hired by Gibson at the end of WWII to work on new design ideas. The “salmon” or “coral\" pink lacquer finish was labeled by Gibson as “Bittersweet”. The 1960s-era Century was produced in very small numbers (only 52 shipped out in 1961), but remains one of Gibson's most unique and visually striking instruments.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis 1961 model has the numbered plastic knobs with metal caps typical of that period. The P-90 single coil pickup with adjustable polepieces is controlled by an unusual one-volume, dual-tone-knob circuit for an added range of sound. The volume knob adjusts the overall output level. The first tone knob acts as a typical treble cut, making the sound warmer as it's turned down. The second tone knob is part of an unusual dual-tone circuit specific to this model, allowing for further variations in the tonal palette, affecting a different frequency range.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eALL EU PURCHASES ARE DELIVERED WITH TAXES AND DUTIES PAID\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll purchases include EU taxes\/duties paid, i.e., nothing further is due on receipt of goods to any EU state.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHY BUY FROM US\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe are one of the world's leading specialists in used and vintage gear with over 30 years of experience. Prior to shipping, each item will be fully serviced and professionally packed.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSELL - TRADE - CONSIGN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you are looking to sell, trade or consign any of your classic gear, please contact us by message.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWORLDWIDE COLLECTION - DELIVERY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe offer personal delivery and collection services worldwide with offices\/locations in London, Amsterdam, and Chicago.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVALUATION SERVICE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you require a valuation of any of your classic gear, please forward a brief description and pictures and we will come back to you ASAP.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52917994127700,"sku":"RIFF-10000146","price":2199.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/4613\/7172\/files\/cn0rofuefzvnqvfuh1pg_81c29664-ccb9-480c-a6b1-23c3259fdbdc.jpg?v=1762446873","url":"https:\/\/www.denmarkstreetguitars.live\/products\/gibson-century-6-lap-steel-1964","provider":"Hanks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}