Charlie Christian — Rig Network
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Guitars
The ES-150 — Gibson's first production electric archtop — is inseparable from Charlie Christian's sound. The guitar's single blade pickup (known today as the 'Charlie Christian pickup') produces a warm, horn-like tone that suited his melodic, single-note approach. He was so associated with the instrument that the original bar-blade pickup design bears his name.
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Amplifiers
The matching Gibson EH-150 amplifier sold alongside the ES-150 — a modest 15-watt combo with a single 10-inch speaker. Clean and warm at moderate volumes, providing just enough amplification to project over Goodman's full big band without straining the output section.
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