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Gibson 1949 ES-5

by Gibson
$12,995.00
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Here's something very cool, a Gibson ES-5 Switchmaster from 1949. Featuring a master tone and 3 seperate volumes, this guitar has unlimited number of sounds and the fully hollow archtop sound makes it so distinct and special!

 

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: Original 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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“There is truly nothing like it. The highest quality professional gear and The Rudy’s custom shop are undeniably one of the best!” Mike S.