1962 Gibson Skylark EH-500 Lap Steel, Serial Number 81044
With its mid-century lines, gleaming nickel hardware, and natural Korina construction, this 1962 Gibson Skylark EH-500 Lap Steel brings serious style to the world of student-grade instruments. Originally introduced in 1957 and produced into the mid-late 1960s, the Skylark offered an affordable gateway into lap steel playing—and today remains one of the most accessible ways to experience vintage Gibson Korina construction.
Shipped from Gibson on October 3, 1962, this example is a notably clean original with no breaks or repairs. The black Top Hat knobs with silver reflectors, nickel control plate, and Kluson® Deluxe 3-on-a-plate tuners with black buttons are all correct and unmodified. Its bridge-mounted Gibson single-coil pickup reads 7.38k, and the original electronics remain intact, with pot codes dating to the 37th and 40th weeks of 1961. The hard-stamped serial number on the back of the headstock matches Gibson’s 1962 numbering system.
The natural nitrocellulose finish retains a warm amber hue, showing only minimal checking and a few light nicks around the edges. Metal components display very light tarnishing. The original brown case with red plush lining is included, with a replaced handle. Tuned to C6 (C-E-G-A-C-E), this Skylark is light, compact, and ready to play straight out of the case.
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity, Letter of Appraisal, and new Limited Lifetime Warranty.
Specifications
Body Specs
Body Specs
Body Finish Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body Material Korina
Body Shape Skylark EH-50 Lap Steel
Body Styles Lap Steel
Neck Specs
Neck Specs
Fingerboard Material Painted Wood
Fret Count 29
Frets Painted
Inlays Painted
Joint One-piece Neck/Body
Neck Material Korina
Nut Material Nickel-plated Brass
Nut Width 66.04mm / 2.6in
Profile Lap Steel
Scale Length 558.8mm / 22.0in
Electronics Specs
Electronics Specs
Bridge Pickup Gibson Single Coil (7.38k)
Controls Master Volume, Master Tone
Output Jack 1/4"
Hardware Specs
Hardware Specs
Bridge Lap Steel
Control Covers Nickel
Control Knobs Black Top Hat with Silver Reflector
finish Nickel
Jack Plate Cover Nickel
Pickguard Nickel Control Plate
Pickup Covers Black
Truss Rod None
Tuner Plating Nickel
Tuning Machines Kluson Deluxe 3-on-a-Plate, Black Button
Misc Specs
Misc Specs
Accessories Letter of Appraisal, Certificate of Authenticity, and New Limited Lifetime Warranty
Model: GCVP0060
Case Original Brown and Red Lap Steel Case (Replacement Handle)
Headstock Skylark
Headstock Inlay Raised Gibson Logo Badge
Strings Gauge .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Gibson Certified Vintage 1962 Gibson Skylark EH-500 Lap Steel, Natural
Gibson Certified Vintage 1962 Gibson Skylark EH-500 Lap Steel, Natural
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1962 Gibson Skylark EH-500 Lap Steel, Serial Number 81044
With its mid-century lines, gleaming nickel hardware, and natural Korina construction, this 1962 Gibson Skylark EH-500 Lap Steel brings serious style to the world of student-grade instruments. Originally introduced in 1957 and produced into the mid-late 1960s, the Skylark offered an affordable gateway into lap steel playing—and today remains one of the most accessible ways to experience vintage Gibson Korina construction.
Shipped from Gibson on October 3, 1962, this example is a notably clean original with no breaks or repairs. The black Top Hat knobs with silver reflectors, nickel control plate, and Kluson® Deluxe 3-on-a-plate tuners with black buttons are all correct and unmodified. Its bridge-mounted Gibson single-coil pickup reads 7.38k, and the original electronics remain intact, with pot codes dating to the 37th and 40th weeks of 1961. The hard-stamped serial number on the back of the headstock matches Gibson’s 1962 numbering system.
The natural nitrocellulose finish retains a warm amber hue, showing only minimal checking and a few light nicks around the edges. Metal components display very light tarnishing. The original brown case with red plush lining is included, with a replaced handle. Tuned to C6 (C-E-G-A-C-E), this Skylark is light, compact, and ready to play straight out of the case.
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity, Letter of Appraisal, and new Limited Lifetime Warranty.
Specifications
Body Specs
Body Specs
Body Finish Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body Material Korina
Body Shape Skylark EH-50 Lap Steel
Body Styles Lap Steel
Neck Specs
Neck Specs
Fingerboard Material Painted Wood
Fret Count 29
Frets Painted
Inlays Painted
Joint One-piece Neck/Body
Neck Material Korina
Nut Material Nickel-plated Brass
Nut Width 66.04mm / 2.6in
Profile Lap Steel
Scale Length 558.8mm / 22.0in
Electronics Specs
Electronics Specs
Bridge Pickup Gibson Single Coil (7.38k)
Controls Master Volume, Master Tone
Output Jack 1/4"
Hardware Specs
Hardware Specs
Bridge Lap Steel
Control Covers Nickel
Control Knobs Black Top Hat with Silver Reflector
finish Nickel
Jack Plate Cover Nickel
Pickguard Nickel Control Plate
Pickup Covers Black
Truss Rod None
Tuner Plating Nickel
Tuning Machines Kluson Deluxe 3-on-a-Plate, Black Button
Misc Specs
Misc Specs
Accessories Letter of Appraisal, Certificate of Authenticity, and New Limited Lifetime Warranty
Model: GCVP0060
Case Original Brown and Red Lap Steel Case (Replacement Handle)
Headstock Skylark
Headstock Inlay Raised Gibson Logo Badge
Strings Gauge .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
