Aarhus C, Denmark
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Gibson introduced the ES-125 in 1941 as an affordable electric archtop with simple appointments and a single pickup. Production paused during WWII and resumed in 1946 with the then-new P-90 pickup. By 1956 the ES-125 was a core student and working-player model, built on a full-depth 16-inch body with laminated maple construction for feedback resistance and durability. It is the direct ancestor to countless entry-level archtops and remains a practical studio and stage tool thanks to its light weight, strong acoustic voice, and warm electric response.This 1956 example has a single dog-ear P-90 with the signature clear midrange bite and round lows. The original small frets are in good condition and it plays great across the board. The chunky neck is period-correct and feels fantastic in an unmistakable "old guitar" kind of way. The bridge is a replacement, which is common on these as the originals can break. One pot is a later replacement CTS that dates to 1964. The finish shows has attractive and vibey age checking and play wear, and there are no breaks. Includes a modern SKB hardshell case. Weight is 2400g.SPECIFICATIONSModel year: 1956Body: full-depth 16" non-cutaway archtopTop: laminated maple, pressed arch, parallel bracingBack and sides: laminated mapleNeck: mahogany, set-neck constructionFingerboard: Rosewood, dot inlaysScale length: 24.75"Nut width: approx 1 11/16"Fingerboard radius: approx 12"Frets: original small wire, good conditionPickup: single Gibson dog-ear P-90 in neck positionControls: single volume, single toneBridge: replacement, rosewood floating, compensated saddleTailpiece: trapeze with diamond crossbar, nickel-platedTuners: Kluson 3-on-a-strip with white buttonsPickguard: single-ply black teardrop on L-bracketFinish: sunburst nitrocellulose with checking and wearBinding: single-ply top and backHardware: nickel-platedWeight: 2400gCondition: vibey play wear and checking, no breaksCase: modern SKB hardshell case included
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