Object Details
maker
Slingerland Musical Instrument Manufacturing Company
Description
This electric guitar was made by the Slingerland Musical Instrument Manufacturing Company in Chicago, Illinois, around 1936–39. It pre-dates the experimental "log" guitar of Les Paul from 1940 and is one of the earliest commercially marketed solid body, Spanish neck electric guitars. Slingerland ceased making electric instruments in 1940, changing exclusively to production of percussion instruments. This electric guitar is a Songster Spanish style and serial #114. In a late 1930s Slingerland catalog, this electric guitar, case and amplifier sold for $150.00
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Gift of Robert J. Kent
Date made
1939
ID Number
1997.0063.01
catalog number
1997.0063.01
accession number
1997.0063
Object Name
guitar
Physical Description
wood (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 93 cm x 30 cm x 5 cm; 36 5/8 in x 11 13/16 in x 1 31/32 in
Place Made
United States
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Culture and the Arts: Musical Instruments
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_608102