Sound Pure's Take
Condition: Used, Very good
Guitar has moderate pick scratching across the top and light buckle rash. There is also checking in the finish on the top (pictured) and the back as well.
We are crazy 'bout this one !!!
From Gibson Guitars
the ES 125 was reintroduced in 1946 as a 16 inch guitar built with a laminated body. The model was modified in 1950 and subsequently cataloged right through the end of the 60's as the budget item in the hollow body electric line.
1965
Serial Number: 26071
Dimensions: 16 1/4" (W) x 20 1/8" (L) x 3 3/8" (D)
Laminated Maple top
Laminated maple arched back
single white binding on top and bottom edges
unbound f-holes
24 3/4" scale length
one piece mahagony neck
20 fret unbound rosewood fingerboard
dot inlays
neck to body junction at 14th fret
unbound peghead with gibson script silkscreened in gold
no ornament on headstock
Finish - dark brown with sunburst shading on top
one black-covered single coil pickup with adjustable pole pieces
volume and tone control
rim mounted input jack
rosewood bridge with pre set compensating saddle
trapeze tail piece with raised diamond on cross bar
closed back strip tuners with plastic buttons
nickel plated metal parts
Non-Original Epiphone Hardshell Case
Warranty
This item is sold without the Sound Pure 3-year warranty (used / B-stock / dealer-exempt). Coverage terms for items in this category live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.
Returns
This item is not eligible for the Try-Before-You-Buy 48-hour audition. Standard return policy applies — see Terms & Conditions, Section 18 for details.
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