Then, as now, the ES-5 is easily identifiable by its three pickups, but that is only one of many elements that, when taken together, made a statement to the guitar world that Gibson recognized the electric guitar as an established part of our musical culture and, moreover, that Gibson was fully committed to the electric guitar. The culmination of this effort was the be-all, end-all of electric guitar design in 1949 вЂ“ the ES-5. But when production resumed in 1946, Gibson made up for the lost time with a flurry of innovations.

Gibson, like all American guitarmakers, had to shut down electric guitar production for three years during World War II. Photo: Billy Mitchell, courtesy Gruhn Guitars. The action may be lowered or raised to your requirements with the adjustable bridge.1950 Gibson ES-5. String action is set at 4/64' to 5/64' 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 roundwound strings. We've never seen one more attractive, and we don't expect to anytime soon. Even its original Gibson brown alligator case remains just as pristine as the guitar it contains.ДЄ solid player for jazz, swing or blues, the ES-125 remains by far the best value in a true vintage Gibson archtop.

The original P-90 pickup provides smooth classic single-coil tone, with excellent clarity and detail, and the guitar has smooth low action over a fresh high-precision setup, on a classic traditional C profile neck.

In short, this brilliant little box is about as close to new old stock as we've ever seen in this model: someone, somewhere, seems to have put it away and simply forgotten about it, for over sixty years.ДЄt barely 5lb 2oz this guitar is remarkably lightweight, and nimbly balanced on the lap or the strap. Even the expected light checking in a finish of this vintage is amazingly absent. This gleaming instrument is in phenomenal 100% original condition, with all original hardware and finish, without cracks, pick, buckle, fret or fingerboard wear. The laminated body offers superior feedback resistance, and the guitar produces a lively acoustic tone for playing unplugged. With its clear P-90 pickup and fast 24 1/2' scale, the ES-125 was the firm's most popular electric archtop, offered true Gibson quality and playability at an affordable price. Introduced in 1938 as the ES-100, the Gibson ES-125 was renamed in 1941, and remained in continuous production for over 30 years. Hardware: All original hardware includes nickel raised diamond trapeze tailpiece, compensated Brazilian rosewood bridge, gold bell knobs, Kluson Deluxe tuners, contoured tortoise pickguard. Materials: Solid Honduras mahogany neck, arched slab-cut maple back and top mahogany sides solid Brazilian rosewood fingerboard. On which instrument(s) you're looking for, and we'll be happy to contactД«ody size at lower bout: 16'. Model or similar instruments in the future, please contact. It has been sold, and is no longer available. Status: Pricing and hold status for all instruments currently available Home / Instruments/ Accessories / Ordering / Tips / Friends

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