Gibson ES-125 Sunburst 1956

Description

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Summary
Finish Details: Original, with one small touchup on the headstock face between the low E tuner and the nut.
Top Material: Spruce Top
Body Material: Maple Body
Body Details: Laminated maple back and sides with spruce top. The pickup cavity has been modified to accommodate a Charlie Christian pickup, and three holes have been drilled in the front to adjust the pickup height/angle. There is a “V6568-30” factory order number inside the treble F-hole.
Neck Material: Mahogany Neck
Fingerboard Material: Brazilian Rosewood
Neck Profile: “C” profile
Neck Thickness (IN): .92″ (1st fret), 1.03″ (10th fret)
Fingerboard Radius: 10.00″ to
Nut Width: 1-11/16″
Scale Length: 24 1/2″
Neck Details: Set-in mahogany neck with unbound Brazilian rosewood fretboard and dot inlays. The nut has been replaced.
Electronics: The guitar has been fully rewired, with a Charlie Christian-style neck pickup and volume/tone controls. The visible pot codes date to 1981.
Pickup Measurements: 3.1k
Hardware: The bridge/saddle, knobs, nut, pickguard, and bass side tuners have all been replaced.
Weight: 6 lbs 6 oz
Modifications/Repairs: -Non-original Charlie Christian-style pickup & full rewire -Nut has been replaced -Non-original bridge, pickguard, nut, knobs, and bass side tuners -Small finish touchup between low E tuner and nut
Case Details: Hardshell case
Cosmetic Condition: The guitar shows normal wear for its age; there is consistent finish checking throughout the body, neck, and headstock. The sides and back of the body have assorted small dings, and the back of the body has moderately heavy buckle rash.
Tech Notes: Plays well with low action and light neck relief; the guitar is currently set up with 10 gauge strings with a wound G. The frets are narrow and low with minor wear. The factory order number dates to 1956.