Having said this, there are a lot worse guitars out there, and as well as being historically important, the 1820 bass can certainly provide the goods when required. 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. 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. We started looking for correct plastic but noticed the almost Epiphone-like sunburst looked good with the cream-colored parts and yellowed binding. All latches function and interior is in good shape.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). 1964 Gibson ES-125 EX-, deep body, faded sunburst, with changed plastic. If the Epi version is anywhere even close to Gibson it should be a dream to play. and some impressions in the finish on the back of the body left from an old curly guitar cable. The body, designed by Gibson to reduce feedback in a full-depth archtop, is made from three-ply plain maple with an AAA plain maple top face. Hardshell Case in fair condition with numerous tears and heavy exterior wear. Sorry I cant help with the body depth and I dont own an ES-175, but I used to own a 1974-ish Gibson ES-175 (that Im still kicking myself for getting rid of), and it was the easiest guitar to play that I have ever tried. 1965 Gibson ES-125T in its original Sunburst finish. To recreate the 1959 ES-175, Gibson Custom Memphis employs all the tonewoods, components and constructional details that helped to make the original legendary. The ES-125 was updated again in 1950 with an adjustable P-90 pickup and dot inlays. Upon its reintroduction in 1946, the ES-125 changed in a number of ways including a wider body, a new P-90 pickup, and trapezoid inlays. Various other small chips and scratches and checking throughout The ES-125 evolved out of the ES-100 in 1941 and was produced until 1942.
Grooves worn into fretboard and first 6 frets Hole drilled into side of bass side upper bout for strap pinĬlouding in finish on top at treble side upper bout
GIBSON ES 125 BODY DEPTH FULL
This model has a 16 wide, non-cutaway, full depth hollow body of laminated maple with.
011”-.048” strings to adjust string height and neck relief. Gibson ES-125 Model Arch Top Hollow Body Electric Guitar (1957). TCD stands for Thin body, cutaway, Double P-90 pickups. Its fitted with 2 powerful P-90 single coil pick-ups which are nicely balanced and are warm and round with classic vintage Gibson P-90 tone. It is 90% original with the only changes of note being the unoriginal tuning machines and the replacement hardcase.Ĭomplete luthier set up performed with Dean Markley nickel-wound. The ES-125 TDC is a lightweight, lively sounding guitar when played acoustically or plugged in. The medium profile neck, super low action, and fresh set-up by our luthier will impress you from the very first chord you strike. Its the latter we have here: in depth its 23mm at the first, 25.6mm at the 12th - a big feeling neck with rounded. The second is 'a heftier 59 neck profile'. This example would suit any of those desires. In terms of overall shape the ES-339 is offered with two neck sizes: 'a 30/60 neck has the slim, wide feel of an early 1960s Gibson, with an extra 0.030-inches of depth,' says Gibson.
These vintage Gibson ES-125’s are some of the best “under $5000” vintage guitars you can buy to play, collect, or invest. the ES-125CD is much more akin to an early 1950s ES-175D than any other version of the 125 that was ever built.
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