Amazing vintage vibe. 1949 sunburst Gibson ES-5 with amazing P-90 pickups - so lovely to play. Early example of one of Gibson's greatest jazz instruments, one of the first 200 made. Normal finish checking for a guitar this age, with minimal dings and scratches / normal playing wear. Smooth lovely neck which is well worn with good fret life and action.

Can be found listed in the Andre Duchessoire Gibson Electrics book. Very very nice player guitar, and is a highly collectible item
I am parting with this after great reluctance, to reduce my collection to a few guitars I would play regularly.

Happy to ship or prefer to make available for collection in central London. I can provide more photos.
Please bid with confidence.

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Listed7 years 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-5
Finish
  • Sunburst
Categories
Year
  • 1949
Made In
  • United States
Pickup Configuration
  • SSS
Body Type
  • Hollow Body
Number of Strings
  • 6-String

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