Gibson / ES-125TC / 1964 / Aged Cherry Sunburst / Guitar
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Introduced in 1941 the ES-125 was an entry-level electric archtop. It had a single P-90 pickup in the neck position, a single volume control and a single tone control. The pre-war model, discontinued in 1942, had a smaller 14.5" body. When reintroduced in 1946 it had the larger 16.25" wide body that the ES-150 had. In the mid-1950s, the ES-125T was introduced, which was an entry-level thinline archtop electric guitar based on the original ES-125. Later versions during the ‘60s had optional double P-90 pickups and a florentine cutaway. While the original deep-body ES-125 was very popular in the ‘50s, by the mid ‘60s production was mainly focussed on the thinline ES-125T, TC, and TCD models.
This ES-125TC from 1964 has an interesting look: the current bright amber sunburst finish was originally a cherry sunburst finish. The red pigment has completely faded away from exposure to UV, which resulted in the current colour scheme. The original frets are wide and low but show little to no wear and are perfectly usable. This guitar probably came with a wooden bridge from the factory but it may have been updated early in its life as the guitar has an original ‘60s Gibson TOM bridge with nylon saddles.
Strung up with a Thomastik roundwound .012 string set this guitar has a beautiful dry acoustic tone that also comes across well when plugged in. Thanks to the limited depth of the guitar it also works great with some gain added. The raw and edgy tone is great for slide, old-skool blues/roots/jazz styles.
The P90 pickup is new but the original pots and wiring are still there. The tuners were replaced with aged Kluson 3-on-a-strip repro tuners with plastic buttons, the correct style tuner fot this instrument.
Specifications:
- Serial number: 1994XX
- Potentiometer dates: wk14/1964 (tone), wk11/1964 (volume)
- Modifications: new Gibson P90 pickup, repro tuners (aged Kluson 3-on-a-plate), pickguard is missing, original wooden bridge top replaced with vintage Gibson TOM brug with nylon saddles.
- Case: Stagg plastic hardshell case for 335 size guitars
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