Gibson ES-125 (c.1953)

We love a "Big-Box" Gibson!
This post war example of the ES-125 comes to us in fighting shape by its previous owner and is ready for its next jazz club, or country session. These 16" full hollows are well regarded in the Gibson ethos as they also feature the relatively shorter 24.75" scale length. This results in a nice snappy tone that is well complimented by the P-90 pickup - this one having been replaced with a modern Gibson equivalent - it has a nice dark rasp, suitable for even a rock & roll or blues gig. Acoustically very satisfying, with a nice and balanced response - this guitar plays and simply sounds great in any situation.

This guitar is overall cosmetically in very good condition, with only expected checking and small nicks present. Signed internally "Bayla" by a previous owner as well as a serial number stamp, Y532133 dating it accurately to '53. The fully bound top and back are clean. This guitar has recently replaced electronics, with new pots, new tone cap, and a new Gibson P90 - the originals included in the sale, but in intermittent shape. Replaced single ply pickguard with a small hole cut out for an old switch - likely made by the previous owner when the original had oxidized. Era correct tailpiece is present with rust present at bottom edge.

The neck is in good shape, nice and straight yielding easy playability. Original frets show only mild wear - primarily in its first position. The neck shows only mild wear in the profile, notably with a few small scratches and chips - the profile has a medium thickness measuring .89" in depth at the first position. Replaced tuner buttons present, original Kluson 3x3 plates present and in good working order. Typical nicks dings and checking present in the peg head overlay.

Comes with a newer hardshell case.