I aquired this vintage guitar in 1989 from the original owner, an old timer in Hiland, Wyoming, when I stopped for a cool one on my way to Thermopolis.It seemed like a great guitar for young learners with smaller hands. My two kids actually took this guitar to grade school music classes to learn on.What was I thinking???!!!Luckily, my kids took pretty good care of it during their lessons.The kids have grown up now and both ended up playing piano. So....here it is, ready for it's 3rd owner in 56 years! GIBSON ES125 3/4 T
Vintage 1959 Made in Kalamazoo, MI
Specs: 3/4 Size "Student Guitar". Slide players love it too!
Thinline Hollow Body with Maple ply top and back with Mahogany sides and neck
- 19 Frets on Brazilian Rosewood Fretboard 3/4 Scale
- Original P-90 and Electronics
- Original Kluson Tuners and Nickel Trapeze Tailpiece
- Original Rosewood adjustable floating bridge
- Original Chipboard case included
- Weight: 4 lbs. 4 ozs.
- Serial Number: S 1791 XX Stamped in the lower f hole.
- ES-125 3/4T Stamped in upper F hole
All original except for strap button and maybe pickguard mounting screws.
Original chipboard case is in rough condition but still functional. Plastic handle chipped. Latches all work as do hinges. Storage compartment cover no longer attached.
Guitar has finish checking and patina typical for a 56 year old guitar.
The finish has some scuffing by floating bridge, assorted marks, scuffing, a couple few dings, scratches, and finish chips are here and there.
Original frets are showing minor wear but still have alot of life in them.
No buzzing or fretting out. Great action.
The guitar shows lots of wear but is still very sound, indeed.
No breaks or repairs.
Binding is all in good shape.
Original
Kluson Tuners with original white tuning buttons which usually
disintegrate with age, but amazingly, these have held up.
Cool original celluloid Tortoise Shell pickguard.
Original P90 pickup.......oh what tone! Sounds great unplugged too!SHIPPING: FREE Fully Insured via FedEx Ground/Home to LOWER 48 ONLY!
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