Description
Description & Specifications
1956 Gibson ES-125 – Sunburst
We present an original 1956 Gibson ES-125 in its original Sunburst finish. Made in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
The ES-125 features an adjustable intonated bridge and a trapeze tailpiece. This model was Gibson’s workhorse electric guitar, and it’s not overly adorned with inlays or ornamentation — perfectly complementing the vintage sunburst finish for a stripped-down, bold aesthetic.
It’s genius all the way around, with a bound top and back in cream binding. A great player with an amazing original P-90 pickup, structurally sound with no cracks or breaks. Only beautiful finish checking, along with some wear and dings, give the guitar a fantastic vintage vibe and strong visual appeal.
As is common with these models, the plastic tuner tips have shrunken, so a new Kluson cream tuner tip has been installed (only the white tip). Otherwise, the guitar is completely original, with no breaks or repairs – just as it left the Kalamazoo factory back in 1956. A strap button has also been added. The neck is straight, and the profile is the typical large round early ’50s style — comfortable and excellent for tone and sustain. The ES-125 features a beautiful rosewood fingerboard with pearloid dot inlays.
The pickup and electronics/wiring remain untouched and intact, with no broken solder joints and no rewound pickup. All original and correct.
Comes with its original Gibson chipboard case. We recommend not using it (too poor condition).
