Gibson 1963 ES-125 TCD - Heritage Cherry Sunburst

Gibson 1963 ES-125 TCD - HeritageCherry Sunburst

Originally designed as a student model archtop guitar, the ES-125 TCD has slowly become a hidden gem of the vintage guitar market. This model offers a great vintage vibe and tone for a less hefty price tag. The guitar is in mostly original shape. The neck appears to have been reset. The neck strap button appears to have been at one time moved to the side of the guitar. The button was moved back to the original position, and the hole was patched over. There is slight wear by the side dotes of the 5th and 7th frets. There are numbers etched into the neck heel. The tuners are mostly likey reproductions. The frets are in great shape, and there is no evidence of a fret. The pickups are the original dogear P-90s, and the electronics appear to be original. A great model for a wide variety of genres, from jazz to rock. George Thorogood was famous for playing this model.

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Highlights

• Great vintage vibe and tone
• Original Dogear P-90s
• This model was made famous by George Thorogood

Specifications

• ModelES-125 TCD
• Body MaterialMaple ply body with
• BodyHollowbody
• NeckMahogany
• FretboardBrazilian rosewood 
• Neck Profile60's
• Number of Frets20
• TunersKluson tuners (Likely Reproduction)
• TailpieceTrapeze Tailpiece
• BridegeRosewood bridge
• Pickups2x Dogear P-90 pickups
• Controls2x volume, 2x tone, 3-way switch
• FinishHeritageCherry Sunburst nitrocellulose
• CaseGator Hardshell
• Neck Shape60's
• Nut Width1.606"
• Scale Length624mm/24.57″
• Neck Depthat First Fret.846"
• Neck Depth at 12th Fret.995"

Condition:Very good. Light wear typical of a gently used instrument. Light surface scratches, scuffs, etc. This instrument has had a neck reset. The neck strap button was at one time moved to the side of the guitar, then returned to the original position. Slight wear by the 5th and 7th fret side dotes. The tuners are likely reproductions. The case is not original.

The instrument pictured is the exact instrument you’ll receive. All fretted instruments receive a free complimentary professional setup.

This item includes everything pictured.

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