1950 Gibson ES-125 Deep body electric archtop guitar, made i...

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£1,000 - £1,500

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1950 Gibson ES-125 Deep body electric archtop guitar, made in USA, factory order no. 3xx3; Body: sunburst finish top and brown back and sides, lacquer checking and various dings and minor marks consistent with age; Neck: lacquer checking and mild wear/blemishes throughout, small shallow holes to front face top of head left over from previously inset rhinestones; Fretboard: rosewood; Frets: good, mild wear; Electrics: working; Hardware: wooden bridge with crack running through the top section and would require replacement, later Kluson type tuners installed (originals retained, however heads with typical shrinkage), pickguard removed, but retained (damage caused by previously installed rhinestones), later strap button added to neck heel; Case: later Gibson acoustic hard case; Weight: 2.71kg; Overall condition: good for age

*Sold with CITES A10 certificate no. 609074/02