1936 Gibson EH-150 Model Tube Amplifier Lap Steel and Guitar Amp

Offered here is a beautifully preserved 1936 Gibson EH-150, one of the earliest and most influential professional guitar amplifiers ever made. Built in Kalamazoo, Michigan, this second-version EH-150 features a rectangular cabinet in classic gold/brown tweed with vertical orange and black stripes, a black script Gibson logo, leather-covered corners, and a black metal grille over the round speaker opening.

This model introduced several groundbreaking features for its time, including separate mic and instrument volume controls, two instrument inputs, a mic input, an “echo speaker” output, a bass tone switch, and a deco-style control panel, all housed in a compact, portable format. The back panel is latch-secured and removable for easy access.

Used by legends like Charlie Christian, this amp defined the sound of a generation and still delivers warm, rich vintage tone. A true collector’s piece and a stellar performer

Height is 14 in. (35.6 cm.), 15 1/4 in. (38.7 cm.) width, and 7 1/2 in. (19 cm.) deep.

This amp is in excellent condition for its age. It is largely in original condition. It featured a set of vintage tubes. It is currently in need of mounting brackets for a NOS correct vintage handle which is included. It was serviced in the last couple years, functions as it should, and sounds wonderful when paired with a wide range of instruments.

Very Good Plus (VG+) Condition