Over the course of the 70s, the Japanese output improved dramatically, and in many ways these early 70s models are a low point for the brand. These new Epiphones were based on existing Matsumoku guitars, sharing body shapes, and hardware, but the Epiphone line was somewhat upgraded, with inlaid logos and a 2x2 peghead configuration. It sported a 16 laminated maple body and a single P-90 pickup, though in the ‘60s it diversified into its own mini-lineup of models featuring every combination of cutaway/non-cut, thin/thick body and single/double pickup imaginable (plus a ¾-sized version). The Matsumoku factory had been producing guitars for export for some time, but the 1820 bass (alongside a number of guitar models and the 5120 electric acoustic bass) were the first Epiphone models to be made there. The ES-125 was Gibson’s stalwart, affordable archtop electric model from the late ‘40s through the end of the ‘60s. Neck pickup 6.3 KOhm.By the end of the 1960s, a decision had been made to move Epiphone guitar production from the USA (at the Kalamazoo plant where Gibson guitars were made), to Matsumoto in Japan, creating a line of guitars and basses significantly less expensive than the USA-built models (actually less than half the price). Factory order number is missing the prefix letter A (A9421), making it one of the first guitars of 1952.Ĭomes with period brown Gibson/Lifton hard case w/ faded brown lining. 18,900.00 Nice honest 1955 Gibson Les Paul Standard in more rare ALL-GOLD finish. Pickup and the Electronics/wiring are untouched and intact, with no broken solder joints, no re-wound pickup. 3,199.99 1954 Gibson ES-125 with OHSC Super Clean 1954 Gibson ES-125 with original factory upgraded brown Lifton hardshell case with pink. The ES-125 has rosewood fingerboard with pearloid dots. The neck is straight and the profile is the typical large round early 50’s profile neck which is not only comfortable, but also great for tone and sustain.
Upon its reintroduction in 1946, the ES-125 changed in a number of ways including. Apart from that, the guitar is completely original. The ES-125 evolved out of the ES-100 in 1941 and was produced until 1942. Vintage Gibson Electric Guitars (48) Vintage Gibson Acoustic Guitars (13) Vintage Gibson Classical & Nylon Guitars (1) 16353. The bridge has got glue to hold the bridge from moving. Thats why the tuners have been replaced with vintage re-issue 3-on-a-plate with new screws, but the original tuners are included in the case.
Only beautiful crackle finish with some wear and dings that give the guitar a great vibe and good looks.Īs it is common with these vintage guitars, the plastic tuner tips are cracked and crumbled. A great player with an amazing original P-90, structurally sound with no cracks or breaks. It’s great all the way around with bound top and back with cream binding. This model was Gibson’s work-horse electric and it’s not overly adorned with inlays and the like which matches perfectly with this FACTORY BLACK FINISH for a stripped down and mean look. So, i can not afford a vintage Gibson ES-125, now what Discussion in Other Guitars, other instruments started by SirJackdeFuzz, Sep 30, 2011.
The ES-125 has an adjustable intonate bridge and trapeze tailpiece. This spectacular guitar is very rare because of the black finish. We present an original 1952 Gibson ES-125 in its original rare Black finish.