1953 Gibson ES-125

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Factory order #: Y46634-10

Body size at lower bout: 16". Scale

length: 24 3/4" Nut
Width: 1 11/16"
Neck depth: .90/.98, 1st/10th frets

Materials: Solid Honduras mahogany

neck, arched slab-cut laminate maple
back and top; mahogany sides; solid
Brazilian rosewood fingerboard and
bridge.

Hardware: Original nickel hardware

includes P-90 single coil pickup and
electronics, trapeze tailpiece, gold
barrel knobs, contoured tortoise
pickguard. Vintage correct aged nickel
Kluson Deluxe tuners.

Notes: Introduced in 1938 as the ES-100, the ES-125 was renamed in 1941, and remained in continuous production
for over 30 years, becoming Gibson's all-time most popular archtop model. With its clear P-90 pickup and fast 24
1/2" scale, the ES-125 offered true Gibson quality and playability at an affordable price. The laminated body offers
superior feedback resistance, and the guitar produces a respectable acoustic tone for playing unplugged as well.

This handsome guitar has been well maintained, without pick, thumb or fingerboard wear, and sports a gleaming, all
original Cremona sunburst finish. The hardware and electronics are original as well, with the addition of vintage
correct aged nickel Kluson Deluxe tuners. The body shows some scattered finish nicks on the lower sides, and a few
on the back as well; otherwise the instrument shows no cracks, with original binding all tight to the body. Even the
jack area is free of the stress cracks so common in older Gibson electrics.

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The original adjustable P-90 pickup provides smooth classic single-coil tone, with sparkling clarity and detail. At
just 5lb. 6oz. the guitar is notably light in weight, and warmly resonant. With smooth low action on a fresh high
precision setup, the guitar has fine original fretwork on its gentle C profile neck, and is supplied with a recent black
plush lined hardshell case.

A versatile player for jazz, swing or blues, the ES-125 remains by far the best buy in a true vintage Gibson archtop.
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Setup: This instrument is strung with medium gauge nickel roundwound strings (.012-.054). The guitar will
accommodate lighter or heavier gauge strings, according to preference. String action is set at 4/64" to 5/64" at the
12th fret, with moderate relief for acoustic playing with medium strings. The action may be lowered or raised to
your requirements with the adjustable bridge.

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