Gibson ES-150 Charlie Christian 1939, Sunburst

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Specs


Instrument	Hollow and Semi-Hollow Body
Brand	Gibson
Model	ES-150 Charlie Christian
Finish	Sunburst
SKU	GE3214-A
Handedness	Right
Made In Year	1939
Body Material	Spruce/Maple
Neck/Fingerboard	Mahogany/Brazilian Rosewood
Tuners	Original
Weight	5.6 lbs
Scale Length	24.75"
Neck Profile	V
Neck Depth	0.996" - 1.070"
Radius	12"
Electronics	Original
Pickup Impedance	2.8k
Contains Brazilian Rosewood (Y/N)	Y
Case	OHSC
Modifications/Repairs	New nut, refret, replaced bridge, multiple top cracks repaired, finish touch-up, witness marks near end block from different tailpiece, multiple braces re-glued, tone knob cracked

Description

This 1939 Gibson ES-150 is one of the earliest commercially successful electric guitars, celebrated for its role in shaping the sound of jazz and swing. With its 16" archtop body, spruce top, maple back and sides, and a deep "V" mahogany neck, it delivers a warm, punchy tone perfect for single-note lines. The distinctive bar-style pickup—later nicknamed the "Charlie Christian" pickup—offers a rich, articulate voice that helped define the early electric guitar sound. A true classic, the ES-150 remains a cornerstone in the history of electric guitars. For the full repair history, check out the Specs tab. Includes the original hardshell case.

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