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Continue ShoppingGibson ES-125 Sunburst 1952
6-String Hollow Body Electric Guitar with Brazilian Rosewood Fingerboard. Made in the USA.
Gibson ES-125 Sunburst 1952
Vintage
Vintage
The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician. For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please call to speak to one of our experts.
Summary
Finish: Original finish.
Body Material: Maple Body
Top Material: Maple Top
Body Details: Solid maple back, sides, and top.
Neck Material: Mahogany Neck
Neck Profile: C
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st fret .913", 10th fret .993"
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"
Nut Width: 1-11/16"
Scale Length: 24 3/4"
Neck Details: One-piece Honduran mahogany neck with unbound Brazilian rosewood fingerboard and dot inlays. The neck has been refretted.
Electronics: Original electronics; period P-90 pickup with volume and tone controls. No pot codes are visible, but the wiring is comprised of period correct components and lead dress. The solder joints appear untouched.
Pickup Measurements: 8.21K
Hardware: The tailpiece and tuners have been replaced. All other hardware is original. The original tuners are included in the case.
Weight: 5 lbs
Cosmetic Condition: This guitar is in good condition with wear from age and use. The finish is vibrant, glossy, hazy, and weather-checked. There are scratches, dings, finish chips, and areas of finish wear throughout. The original hardware has a strong patina.
Modifications/Repairs: The tailpiece and tuners have been replaced, and the neck has been refretted.
Tech Notes: The guitar is currently set up with roundwound .012 gauge strings and plays well with optimal action. The frets are narrow and medium height, with mild wear in the first position. The serial number dates to 1952.
Case Details: Hardshell case.
Summary
Finish: Original finish.
Body Material: Maple Body
Top Material: Maple Top
Body Details: Solid maple back, sides, and top.
Neck Material: Mahogany Neck
Neck Profile: C
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st fret .913", 10th fret .993"
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"
Nut Width: 1-11/16"
Scale Length: 24 3/4"
Neck Details: One-piece Honduran mahogany neck with unbound Brazilian rosewood fingerboard and dot inlays. The neck has been refretted.
Electronics: Original electronics; period P-90 pickup with volume and tone controls. No pot codes are visible, but the wiring is comprised of period correct components and lead dress. The solder joints appear untouched.
Pickup Measurements: 8.21K
Hardware: The tailpiece and tuners have been replaced. All other hardware is original. The original tuners are included in the case.
Weight: 5 lbs
Cosmetic Condition: This guitar is in good condition with wear from age and use. The finish is vibrant, glossy, hazy, and weather-checked. There are scratches, dings, finish chips, and areas of finish wear throughout. The original hardware has a strong patina.
Modifications/Repairs: The tailpiece and tuners have been replaced, and the neck has been refretted.
Tech Notes: The guitar is currently set up with roundwound .012 gauge strings and plays well with optimal action. The frets are narrow and medium height, with mild wear in the first position. The serial number dates to 1952.
Case Details: Hardshell case.
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- Brand: Gibson
Description & Specs
The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician.
For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic
condition, please visit our Lincoln Avenue showroom or call to speak to one of our
Used and Vintage experts.
| Finish Details: | Original finish. |
| Body Material: | Maple |
| Body Details: | Solid maple back, sides, and top. |
| Neck Material: | Mahogany |
| Fingerboard Material: | Brazilian Rosewood |
| Neck Profile: | C |
| Neck Thickness (IN): | 1st fret .913", 10th fret .993" |
| Fingerboard Radius: | 12.00" |
| Nut Width: | 1-11/16" |
| Scale Length: | 24 3/4" |
| Neck Details: | One-piece Honduran mahogany neck with unbound Brazilian rosewood fingerboard and dot inlays. The neck has been refretted. |
| Electronics: | Original electronics; period P-90 pickup with volume and tone controls. No pot codes are visible, but the wiring is comprised of period correct components and lead dress. The solder joints appear untouched. |
| Pickup Measurements: | 8.21K |
| Hardware: | The tailpiece and tuners have been replaced. All other hardware is original. The original tuners are included in the case. |
| Weight: | 4lbs 15oz |
| Modifications/Repairs: | The tailpiece and tuners have been replaced, and the neck has been refretted. |
| Case Details: | Hardshell case. |
| Cosmetic Condition: | This guitar is in good condition with wear from age and use. The finish is vibrant, glossy, hazy, and weather-checked. There are scratches, dings, finish chips, and areas of finish wear throughout. The original hardware has a strong patina. |
| Serial Number: | Z140022 |
| Tech Notes: | The guitar is currently set up with roundwound .012 gauge strings and plays well with optimal action. The frets are narrow and medium height, with mild wear in the first position. The serial number dates to 1952. |