Used 1956 Gibson ES-225T Sunburst with Original hard Shell Case in Excellent Condition. There are some usual wear from time on this guitar, though no cracks, dings or anything that affects playability; see photos for more details. Had a refret at some time in its almost 70 year long life. The pickguard is warp due to age as well. Single P-90 fully hollow thinline Rock Machine. Weighs 5 Pounds, 8 Ounces. This guitar is really in great shape for its age. Feel free to contact us with any questions!

Here’s some info from an old Gibson Catalog: “More brilliant tone, quicker response and greater sustaining qualities with the ES-225T—plus a new slim body design for easier and less tiring playing action. The rigidity and tone features of a solid body electric are combined with the light weight, easy-to-hold shape of the conventional electrics for an outstanding professional Cutaway Electric in the popular price field.

The ES-225T has a powerful single pickup with Alnico Magnets and individually adjustable polepieces to balance tone and response from each string; original Les Paul style combination bridge-tailpiece for increased sustaining tone qualities and reduction of distortion and feedback; separate tone and volume controls; streamlined mahogany neck with Gibson adjustable Truss Rod; bound rosewood fingerboard with pearl dot inlays; side position markers and 20 nickel silver frets; laminated raised pickguard; nickel plated metal parts and fittings; body size 16 ¼” wide, 20 ¼” long, 1 ⅝” deep with Gibson Sunburst finish top accented by cream colored top and back binding.”

Listed3 months ago
ConditionExcellent (Used)
Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care.Learn more
Brand
Model
  • ES-225T
Finish
  • Sunburst
Categories
Year
  • 1956
Made In
  • United States
Fretboard Material
  • Rosewood
Color Family
  • Brown
Body Material
  • Maple
Neck Construction
  • Set-Neck
Body Type
  • Hollow Body
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Body Shape
  • Single Cutaway
Neck Material
  • Mahogany
Wood Top Style
  • Plain
Model Family
Finish Pattern
  • Sunburst
Model Sub-Family
Finish Style
  • Gloss
Pickup Configuration
  • S
Bridge/Tailpiece Type
  • Stop-Bar
Scale Length
  • 24.75"
Number of Frets
  • 20

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