1965 Gibson ES-125 Vintage Electric Guitar Sunburst, Time-Capsule w/ Case
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Up for sale, a 1964 Gibson ES-125 in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with a hardshell case. This well-kept ES-125 is a golden-era Gibson, featuring a fully hollow body (16” lower bout width) with arched maple top and back, mahogany rims, and a Brazilian rosewood fingerboard.
The fully hollow construction results in a clear, broad acoustic response with great natural projection and a smooth, punchy quality. Very dynamically responsive, the original P-90 pickup has a glassy treble bite, smooth growl and rich midrange character. It doesn't get any simpler, and for complex Jazz chords or a powerful and present tone for a bit of Americana cut and snarl, this ES-125 is an excellent choice. Weighing 5lbs 12oz, this ES-125 benefits from a professional setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 12-52 flatwound strings, easy-playing action, and accurate intonation.
Neck Specs:
- Wood: Mahogany
- Shape: Chunky C, measuring .785” 1st fret, .955” 9th fret
- Fretboard: Brazilian rosewood, dot inlays
- Frets: Medium jumbo, leveled/crowned, no wear
- Scale Length: 24 3/4”
- Nut: 1 11/16”, bone
- Tuners: Kluson Deluxe (double line)
- Serialization: Six-digit serial stamped into headstock
Body Specs:
- Wood: Maple (top, back), mahogany (rims)
- Pickups: P-90, 8.49k ohms
- Controls: Volume, Tone
- Hardware: Brazilian rosewood compensated bridge, trapeze tailpiece (nickel-plated)
- Plastics: Ambered reflector knobs, one-ply tortoise pickguard
The neck meets the body at an ideal angle, and the Brazilian rosewood compensated bridge has room for adjustment on both thumbwheels. The deeply figured maple top and wide, dramatic grain on the back are further accented by their ideal curves, and the plastics and hardware are near-mint. Cosmetic wear on the gloss Sunburst finish includes light buckle rash, some pinhead-sized marks primarily relegated to bass-side lower bout, and faint finish scratches around the body from years of careful use. The gloss on the neck profile is smooth and clean.
The original chipboard case with red plush interior is included.
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| Condition | Mint (Used) Mint items are in essentially new original condition but have been opened or played.Learn more |
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