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Gibson 1949 ES-5

by Gibson
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$12,995.00
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Here's something very cool, a Gibson ES-5 from 1949. Featuring a master tone and three separate volumes, the ES-5 was the first production model ever made to have three pickups. These guitars were ahead of their time, and were among the first high end electric guitars ever made.

Specs:

Make: Gibson

Year: 1949

Model: ES-5

Serial #: #A 4578

Body Finish: Sunburst

Body Wood: Maple ply

Body Binding: Original

Neck Wood: 2 Piece maple, mahogany strip 

Neck Binding: Original

Neck Finish: Original

Neck Back: Bigger C

Fingerboard Wood: Rosewood 

Frets: Original

Neck Pickup: Original

Bridge Pickup: Original

Electronics: Original 

Potentiometers: 50th week of 1949

Nut: 1 11/16th

Tuners: Original

Pickguard: Original

Hardware Color: Gold

Bridge: Replaced tailpiece, replaced bridge

Knobs: Original

Case: Original Hardshell Case

Other: Original block connecting pickguard to bracket is replaced. Previously had a Bigsby installed. 2 tailpiece mounting screws are replaced

 

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