Gibson ES-125TDC Cherry Sunburst (1966)
Hollow-Body · Vintage
One of the more affordable twin pickup hollowbodies in the vintage market is Gibson's second generation ES-125. The adapation of the thinline design initially found in the ES-225 model and then with the ES-330/Casino, the ES-125 has a stripped down aesthetic with classic P90 Gibson tone.
This is a very nice mid 60s example that looks like it had spent decades stored in its original case. It's an exceptionally clean guitar, with only a recent pro refret to mark any changes. The original P90s sound excellent, with a healthy amount of output that allows for some nice Americana or Roots-Rock tones just as it does Blues and Jazz.The neck has a nice slim/medium C profile with a slightly chunkier taper - fairly common for the era. Due to the more substantial taper, the narrower 1 9/16" nut feels a bit more comfortable, especially up the neck.
Lightweight, balanced, and resonant - even with a Bigsby B6 tailpiece - this is a great sounding and playing ES-125!
Priced with aftermarket hardshell case.
| Style | Hollowbody |
| Body | Laminated Maple |
| Finish | Nitrocellulose |
| Color | Cherry Sunburst |
| Pickups | Original P90s |
| Electronics | Original (65xx pot codes) |
| Controls | Volume (x2) / Tone (x2) / 3-Way Toggle |
| Bridge | Repro ABR-1 w/ Vintage Bigsby B6 tailpiece |
| Tuners | Kluson Double Line |
| Knobs | Original Reflector |
| Neck | Mahogany |
| Binding | None |
| Carve | Slim/Medium C: .83-.98" |
| Fingerboard | Rosewood |
| Radius | 12" |
| Inlays | Dots |
| Frets | Med Jumbo (refret) |
| Nut | Bone (replacement) |
| Scale Length | 24 3/4" |
| Serial # | 410397 |
| Weight | 6lbs 2oz |
| Case | Aftermarket Hardshell |
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