The action may be lowered or raised to your requirements with the adjustable bridge. String action is set at 5/64" to 6/64" at the 12th fret, with moderate relief for acoustic playing with medium strings. The guitar will accommodate lighter or heavier gauge strings, according to preference. Setup: This instrument is strung with medium gauge nickel roundwound strings (.012-.054).
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A solid player for jazz, swing or blues, the ES-125 remains by far the best value in a true vintage Gibson archtop. As these guitars were originally shipped in flimsy softshell cases, the owner has thoughtfully provided a sturdy plush hardshell case for its protection. The Jason Lollar P-90 pickup provides smooth classic single-coil tone, with enhanced feedback suppression and microphonic noise resistance. Some normal light checking confirms its sunburst finish is 100% authentic. This example is in superb condition, without pick, buckle or thumbwear, and has been fitted with immaculate medium-jumbo frets. The laminated body offers superior feedback resistance, and the guitar produces a respectable acoustic tone for playing unplugged. With its clear P-90 pickup and fast 24 1/2" scale, the ES-125 offered true Gibson quality and playability at an affordable price. Notes: Introduced in 1938 as the ES-100, the ES-125 was renamed in 1941, and remained in continuous production for over 30 years. Hardware: Original hardware includes nickel raised diamond trapeze tailpiece, compensated rosewood bridge vintage correct hardware includes hand antiqued nickel-plated Kluson Deluxe tuners, gold barrel knobs, Jason Lollar vintage P-90 pickup. Materials: Solid Honduras mahogany neck, arched slab-cut maple back and top mahogany sides solid Brazilian rosewood fingerboard and bridge.
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On which instrument(s) you're looking for, and we'll be happy to contactīody size at lower bout: 16". For the ES-125, the original case would likely have been a faux-gator fibre (cardboard) case, so this is a significantly better option. Model or similar instruments in the future, please contact. A period Gibson brown hard shell case is included, slightly oversize. It has been sold, and is no longer available. Status: Pricing and hold status for all instruments currently available For the ES-125, the original case would likely have been a faux-gator fibre (cardboard) case, so this is a significantly better option.Home / Instruments/ Accessories / Ordering / Tips / Friends These guitars sound great for jazz or, slightly overdriven, for blues.Ī period Gibson brown hard shell case is included, slightly oversize. The fretwear is minor and the frets look original. The fingerboard and bridge are rosewood, and typical of the period, that specifically means Brazilian Rosewood. Like most electrified archtops of the period, these guitars are made with laminate for the top, back and sides, with a mahogany neck. The single P-90 pickup is in an interesting location, between the ‘standard’ neck or middle positions. Otherwise the hardware and fret work seems original and in good condition.
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This wonderful guitar is in good condition, and largely original though the tuners have been replaced with drop-in vintage replicas, and the trapeze tailpiece has been changed. Y represents 1953, and this guitar was the 26th in batch 4011. FON’s were used at various times, and from 1952 to 1961 started with a letter code, counting down from Z to Q.
#Gibson es 125 case full
This Gibson ES-125 in the original full body, no cutaway, one pickup configuration, is clearly dated to 1953 from the FON, Factory Order Number stamped on the inside back and visible from the treble F-hole.
#Gibson es 125 case full size
Several variants of the ES-125 were made, including full size body, thin body, thin body with cutaway, and one or two pickups. Wartime production ended in 1943, and resumed from 1946 to 1970. Produced as an entry level electrified archtop guitar, the Gibson ES-125 first appeared as the ES-100 in 1938, with a name change in 1941.