Vintage Correct Parts is proud to offer a killer:

Vintage 1958 Gibson ES-125t (Tenor!)

This incredibly cool 125 was made, likely via a custom order, during the heart of the "magic years" of American guitar craftsmanship, by the same hands in the same years as so many legendary Gibson guitars of this time. Gibson would, in vary rare instances, make "Tenor" versions of their standard production run guitars. We have seen Tenor versions of the Les Paul Special, SG Standard and others. This is the first ES-125 we have seen as a tenor guitar. This model makes sense as so much great tenor guitar music was made in the jazz and blues idiom by players such as Tiny Grimes and Eddie Lang. The Tenor guitar is still used in many New Orleans style Trad-Jazz bands as well. Finding vintage examples of these instruments is next to impossible, so don't delay if you've been looking for one!

The tone woods used in Kalamazoo during this period are unmatched in terms of tone and resonance.  This is all thanks to 60 year old honduran mahogany and the vintage rosewood board and old growth Michigan maple body.

This example has a few player mods keeping it affordable - don't miss it!!

  • This has the original stunning sunburst finish throughout - no refinish, no overspray
  • No Cracks, No Breaks, No repairs.
  • Neck set is perfect, action is perfect!
  • Truss Rod functions perfectly
  • Pro upgraded with a killer sounding Seth Lover Seymour Duncan PAF and new CTS 550k pots with Sprague cap.
  • New Kluson Tuners installed
  • Factory Order number with "T" prefix dates this to 1958
  • Original rosewood bridge and base.
  • Gibson Brand Bonnet Knobs
  • Original Rosewood fingerboard sounds killer
  • Original frets are in good condition with some wear but still play GREAT!
  • Brand new Black gigbag included as pictured!

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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-125
Finish
  • Sunburst
Categories
Year
  • 1957 - 1971
Made In
  • United States
Fretboard Material
  • Rosewood
Color Family
  • Brown
Body Material
  • Maple
Model Family
Body Shape
  • Non Cutaway
Neck Construction
  • Set-Neck
Body Type
  • Hollow Body
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Neck Material
  • Mahogany
Wood Top Style
  • Plain
Finish Pattern
  • Sunburst
Finish Style
  • Gloss
Pickup Configuration
  • S
Bridge/Tailpiece Type
  • Stop-Bar
Scale Length
  • 24.75"
Number of Frets
  • 19

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