Gibson ES-225TDN (1957)

Gibson ES-225TDN (1957)
Gibson ES-225TDN (1957)
Gibson ES-225TDN (1957)
Gibson ES-225TDN (1957)
Gibson ES-225TDN (1957)
Gibson ES-225TDN (1957)
Gibson ES-225TDN (1957)
Gibson ES-225TDN (1957)
Gibson ES-225TDN (1957)
Gibson ES-225TDN (1957)
Gibson ES-225TDN (1957)
Gibson ES-225TDN (1957)
Gibson ES-225TDN (1957)
Gibson ES-225TDN (1957)
Gibson ES-225TDN (1957)
Gibson ES-225TDN (1957)
Gibson ES-225TDN (1957)
Gibson ES-225TDN (1957)
Gibson ES-225TDN (1957)
Gibson ES-225TDN (1957)
Gibson ES-225TDN (1957)
Gibson ES-225TDN (1957)
Gibson ES-225TDN (1957)
Gibson ES-225TDN (1957)
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Gibson ES-225TDN (1957)

Regular price $10,500.00
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Weight

6lbs 11oz
Nut Width
1 11/16"
Scale Length
24 3/4"
Condition
Very Good+

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One of the more underrated thinline hollowbodies to come out of Kalamazoo, this 1957 ES-225TDN is proof that these deserve more attention.

Gibson's ES-225 model is perhaps the earliest of the "thinline" hollowbody models to hit the market in the 1950s. Pre-dating the ES-330 model by four years, it gave players a slimmer, more comfortable electric option that still provided the airy, resonant tone the larger ES-175 models and the like were known for.

Just 1 of 125 shipped in 1957, this Natural-finished ES-225 is a lovely example that has been very well-maintained throughout its 65+ years. It features a classic mid/late 50s Full C neck carve that is very comfortable and round, with a superb refret done by Jason Burns out of Birmingham, AL. The original P90s have some nice sparkle and clarity combined with healthy output, making it suitable for jazz and blues as well as rock or country. The addition of the vintage Bigsby bridge and newer B6 tailpiece also makes this ES-225 an easy grab for a rockabilly or roots-rock player yearning for the tone of an old P90-loaded Gibson that the likes of a Gretsch or a Guild wouldn't match.

Acoustically, it's impressively loud and clear sounding. The Bigsby is expertly installed and works perfectly, all without impeding the guitar's natural ability to vibrate.

To top it off, this rare double-pickup ES-225 comes with a very clean original Lifton hardshell case! As often the case (pun intended), these guitars lose their original Liftons to ES-335s due to both their inherent and associative value. It's nice to see it paired with such a special guitar!


Body

Style
Hollowbody
Body
Laminated Maple
Finish
Nitrocellulose
Color
Natural

Hardware

Pickups
Original P90s (7.5k Neck / 9.6k Bridge)
Electronics
Original
Controls
Volume (x2) / Tone (x2) / 3-Way Toggle
Bridge
Vintage Bigsby w/ newer B6 tailpiece
Tuners
Kluson Single Line
Pickguard
Original
Knobs
Original Amber bonnet

Neck

Neck
Mahogany
Binding
White
Carve
Fat 50s C: .92-1.00"
Fingerboard
Brazilian Rosewood
Radius
12"
Inlays
Dots
Frets
Vintage (Refret)
Nut
Replacement
Scale Length
24 3/4"

Other

Condition
Very Good+ | Light to moderate play and handling wear throughout / replaced bridge tailpiece / strap button installed on upper bout and adjacent to Bigsby tailpiece / old strap button hole on neck heel
Serial #
FON
U389 6
Weight
6lbs 11oz
Case
Original Lifton Case (excellent)

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