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Hollow and Semi-Hollow Body

Gibson ES-125 1955, Sunburst

$5,000.00

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InstrumentHollow and Semi-Hollow Body
BrandGibson
ModelES-125
FinishSunburst
SKUGE3883-A
HandednessRight
Made In Year1955
TopSpruce
Back and SidesMahogany
Neck/FingerboardMahogany/Brazilian rosewood
Bridge MaterialBrazilian rosewood
TunersLater 60's Kluson Deluxe double-line
Radius12"
Neck ProfileC
Neck Depth0.957" - 1.014"
Scale Length24.75"
Nut Width1.702"
String Spacing at Saddle2.068"
Contains Brazilian Rosewood (Y/N)Y
ElectronicsOriginal pickup and pots (Replacement input jack)
CaseOriginal chipboard case (Interior pocket broken, but exterior is in good shape)
Modifications/RepairsLater '60s Kluson tuners, replacement truss rod cover and screws, replaced jack
Condition NotesVery clean for its age
The Gibson ES-125 has long been appreciated for its uncomplicated design, offering a fully hollow body and a single P-90 pickup in a package that has remained appealing across generations. This 1955 example retains the warm, understated character that made the model a favorite for everything from jazz to early rock and roll, and it presents remarkably clean for its age. A set of later 1960s Kluson tuners, a replacement truss rod cover with screws, and a replaced output jack represent practical updates made over the course of its life while preserving the guitar's overall character. The finish has aged gracefully, with far less wear than is often seen on instruments from this period. It stands as an honest mid-'50s ES-125 that has been well cared for and remains an enjoyable example of one of Gibson's enduring hollowbody designs.

Includes original chipboard case.

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