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Hollow and Semi-Hollow Body

Gibson ES-125 1959, Sunburst

$3,850.00

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InstrumentHollow and Semi-Hollow Body
BrandGibson
ModelES-125
FinishSunburst
SKUGE4012-A
HandednessRight
Made In Year1959
Body MaterialMaple Laminate
Neck/FingerboardMahogany/ Brazilian Rosewood
TunersOriginal Kluson Deluxe Tuners
Weight5.6lbs
Scale Length24.75"
Nut Width1.688"
Neck ProfileC
Neck Depth.917"- .960"
Radius10"
ElectronicsOriginal P90 Pickup and Pots (8th week of 1959) and Bumble Bee Cap
Pickup ImpedanceN- 8.23k
Contains Brazilian Rosewood (Y/N)Y
CaseOriginal Chipboard Case
Modifications/RepairsReplacement tailpiece and heel button
Tech NotesWould benefit from a new nut, there is buzzing from it being too low
Owning an ES-125 is one of the coolest ways to get into a golden-era Gibson electric and get that warm P90 tone. The P90, Pots, Bumble Bee Capacitor, and Bonnet knobs are the same as found in a Junior.  These are great guitars for those transitioning from acoustics, as they in many ways feel like them. They are also great for jazz players or those looking for a muted tone when using flatwounds. Note: Serial dates to late 1958, but the pots are dated to early 1959, so 1959 would be technically correct if going by the newest part. A 1959 manufacture period would also explain the wider frets. The tailpiece was replaced at some point, but this is common practice as the originals are very fragile and prone to snapping off at the bracket. 

Comes in original chipboard case

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