Gibson 1951 ES-150, Brazilian Rosewood Fingerboard, Sunburst

~Guitar pictured is the actual guitar that you will receive~

Originally introduced as the Gibson Electric Spanish Series, the "ES" has become a mainstay and legend in the history of music. This ES-150 is the second generation model of the instrument made famous by Charlie Christian in the 1930s.

The original 1936 version of the instrument came about when retailers Montgomery Ward and Spiegel contracted Gibson to build the models for them. Known as the 1270 model through Montgomery Ward and the Spiegal 34-S, they originally lacked any Gibson identification before Gibson started creating their own "ES-150".

The first Gibson version was marketed as a higher end ES model with a solid carved spruce top, maple back and sides, mahogany neck, Brazilian rosewood fingerboard, a Gibson bar pickup, and an adjustable truss rod. By the 1950s it had a fully laminated maple body, trapezoid inlays, and a P-90 pickup.

The guitar has typical wear expected from a guitar this age with finish wear, finish checking, scratches, scuffs, chips, and impressions. The tuners and tailpiece have been replaced with the originals in the hardcase that comes with this guitar, otherwise everything else is all original. Overall this 1951 ES-150 is in great playing condition with light fretwear making it ready for the studio, the stage, or solely as a collection piece.

Specifications:

  • Serial #: 19972
  • Body Type: Hollow
  • Body Material: Maple
  • Neck Material: Mahogany
  • Fingerboard Material: Brazilian Rosewood
  • Inlays: Pearloid Trapezoid
  • Bridge: Brazilian Rosewood
  • Tailpiece: Trapeze
  • Pickup: Gibson P-90
  • Pickup Output: 6.5k
  • Weight: 5lbs 8oz

For this item, returns accepted within 3 days of receiving merchandise. For any returns other than incorrect shipment or damaged goods, the buyer assumes responsibility for all return shipping costs. Empire Music reserves the right to refuse any return if the item is not returned in the condition in which it was delivered.

Listed15 days ago
ConditionVery Good (Used)
Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape.Learn more
Brand
Model
  • ES-150
Finish
  • Sunburst
Categories
Year
  • 1951
Fretboard Material
  • Rosewood
Color Family
  • Brown
Body Material
  • Maple
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"
Model Family
Number of Frets
  • 20

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