See the full body archtop guide for the thick bodied es125. Nice es125 td in sunburst, all original and in near excellent condition. Gibson es 125 or godin kingpin 2 gretschtalk forum. Tobias hurwitz demonstrates a vintage 1968 gibson es 125 for island music company. Gibson es 125d 1957 guitar for sale the fellowship of. Merging the best traits of solidbody and hollowbody guitars, the gibson es335 debuted in 1958. Most of you will probably only be familiar with the es125tdc thinline, introduced in 1957 as the dual pickup version of the es125. Through the 60s, a number of variations on the original es125 were produced including a version with cutaway es125 c, thinbody versions es125t or es125 tc, as well as versions with two instead of one pickup es125 tdc or es125 cd. I know the general history somewhat on this guitar model, entry level, but the tone for the guitar or any other specifics. If not, get great clear pics of the bridge height and string height so you can try to figure out whether it needs a reset. The letters es stand for electric spanish, to distinguish them from hawaiianstyle guitars which were played flat on the lap. Vintage and extremely rare gibson es125d electric hollowbody guitar from 1957. I have a guy that is willing to trade me for one of my guitars, no, dont panic, not my gretschs, a gibson es 125 td.
Lead on gibson 1966 es125 tdc guitar thoughts comments. Vintage guitars info gibson thinline vintage guitar. Vintage and extremely rare gibson es 125d electric hollowbody guitar from 1957. Orvilles father, was an immigrant of england and his mother amy was from peru, new york. Gibson es 125t, es 125td es 125tc, es 125tcd thinline fully hollow electric archtops. I never get tired of these and this one is an absolute corkerand it comes with its original yellow lined correct for 1961 pebble dash case. Vintage guitars info gibson collecting vintage gibson. Gibson used, 1957 es225tdc cutaway thinline hollow body. A sixties es 125 tcd will bring more than a straight es 125. I dont know if the finish on it is rare or anything but i think its something that definately needs attention. The es125 i have was made in late 66 or early 67, it has a white pickgaurd, natural finish on the top, simil.
How good and what is a 1964 gibson es125 worth the. For years i have wanted a es 125tdc, but cant come accross them here. This variation on the es125 was originally known as the es125tcd before being listed as the es125tdc. History, collecting gibson thinline vintage guitars. Upon its reintroduction in 1946, the es125 changed in a number of ways including. D gibson s second most basic and least expensive student model electric thinline archtop. The es 335 was created to blend the qualities of solidbody and hollowbody guitars. The original collection the modern collection the artist collection gibson custom shop shop by body style les paul models sg models es style models basses designer models. George thorogood white fang es125tdc outfit is a full hollowbody archtop made in collaboration with george and epiphones luthiers in nashville.
If theres only a t after 330, then its a single pickup model. Es330td 1958 double rounded cutaway, thinline hollowbody. Thin body with cutaway for comfort, gibson case, super rare, vivid color in a wonderful cherry burst, two wonderful sounding p90 pickups, a super light weight guitar, vintage hardshell case. For updates on what gibson is doing about covid19, click here. The es 125 i have was made in late 66 or early 67, it has a white pickgaurd, natural finish on the top, simil. Georges signature white fang sees gibsons hollowbody design rendered in laminated maple for a musically rich tone at great savings to the consumer. Note there is more information on other gibson electric archtop models in the thinline section. Upon its reintroduction in 1946, the es125 changed in a number of ways including a wider body, a new p90 pickup, and trapezoid inlays. The white fang features a bone white finish and a removable cobra sticker that is an exact replica of the decal on georges personal customized es125. The white fang is powered by new epiphone p90 pro single coil pickups, which recreate the tone of the first generation of p90s invented by gibson legend seth lover. Model history introduced in 1941 as the successor to the es100, the es125 was an entrylevel archtop electric guitar. Les paul models sg models esstyle models basses designer models. Hi, i have a gibson es125 34 t that my grandfather left me after he died.
Several months back i accidentally acquired a 1958 gibson es125td, i had no plan to purchase it. In 1977, gibson introduced the serialization method that we primarily use to this day at gibson usa, gibson acoustic, and the gibson custom facility in memphis, tn. The model features two p90 pickups and a sharp florentine cutaway. I read that it was a cheaper budget es model and looks good for jazz which i actually dont playmuch of haha. We want you to be happy if there are any concerns let us know. Yes its old, but its no less stable or more fragile than any other decent archtop.
Es225t 19551959 variation on es125t thinline, florentine cutaway, with trapeze bridge. Upon its reintroduction in 1946, the es 125 changed in a number of ways including a wider body, a new p90 pickup, and trapezoid inlays. It has a single p90 pick up and was made in the usa as far as i can tell. Aug 17, 20 this is a very clean example of a a mid 60s gibson guitar. The gibson es125 is an archtop, hollow body electric guitar model that was produced by the gibson guitar corporation. I have grown to flatout love that ol girl, and i just gotta gush. According to our beloved wikipedia, which derives its research from books by tom wheeler and andre duchossoir. Gibson es 125 electric guitars for sale in stock ebay. The es125 evolved out of the es100 in 1941 and was produced until 1943. Introduced in 1941 as the successor to the es 100, the es 125 was an entrylevel archtop electric guitar.
This guitar is still popular today as its one of the most popular models from the time period. The gibson es series of semiacoustic guitar hollow body electric guitar are manufactured by. History of the gibson es125 the es125 evolved out of the es100 in 1941 and was produced until 1943. The guitar has the typical weatherchecking and some laquerchips,mostly on the sides of the body. The tremolux was the first fender amp with builtin tremolo. Vintage 1960 gibson es125 tdc cherry burst archtop. Gibson electric archtop vintage guitar collecting vintage guitars info. With its clear p90 pickup and fast 24 12 scale, the es125 offered true gibson quality and playability at an affordable price. In its nearly 70year history, the es175 has become synonymous with the greats of jazz guitar. Gibson es 125d 1957 guitar for sale the fellowship of acoustics. How good and what is a 1964 gibson es125 worth the gear page. Pricing and hold status for all instruments currently available is shown on our instruments page here. It comes with a period gibson case which may well be original its pretty battered, but working fine. When i got my es 125 this spring i had a chance to compare a 125t and a normal 125 in the same store.
Basically a thick body version of the 1960s gibson es125tc or es125tdc. If this instrument does not appear on the instruments page it has been sold, and is no longer available. Just 475 single pickup, and 1104 double pickup instruments were shipped. Many of the original numbers referred to the price, in dollars, of the model. This two pickup model offers up everything from warm mellow jazz tones to some seriously biting rockslide tones depending on. Cookies help us improve performance, enhance user experience and deliver our services.
The fullbodied es 125c and doublepickup version, es 125cd, were manufactured between 1965 and 1970. The gibson es225 is a thinline hollowbody electric guitar model produced by the gibson guitar corporation between 1955 and 1959. Through the60s, a number of variations on the original es125 were produced including a version with cutawayes125 c thinbody versionses125t or es125 tc as well as versions with two instead of one pickupes125 tdc, es125 td, or es125 cd. It appears though gibson also made a nonthinline version of the es 125td called the es 125d in the same year. For fans of gibson guitars, specifically es335s and its family, theres a new book out right now. The es 125 evolved out of the es 100 in 1941 and was produced until 1943. Gibson es125 tcdtdc this guitar, from the first year of production is a model es125tcd, which gibson renamed to tdc the following year.
Gibson es series of vintage guitars history and collecting. A 225 is a definate step up from the bottom of the es line 125. Through the 60s, a number of variations on the original es 125 were produced including a version with cutaway es 125 c, thinbody versions es 125t or es 125 tc, as well as versions with two instead of one pickup es 125 tdc or es 125 cd. I have had it for about 25 years now and would like to get some idea of the value on this guitar and maybe some background information. Vintage guitars infos gibson thinline model descriptions.
Oct 18, 2017 the neckjoint on those guitars 60s es 120t, es 125t, es 125tc is notorious as one of gibson s worst. I havent seen the guitar yet but told its in good coindition with case. Reverb is the marketplace for musicians to buy and sell used, vintage, and new music gear online. The fullbodied es125c and doublepickup version, es125cd, were manufactured between 1965 and 1970. This structure allowed for the attack and sustain of a solidbody combined with some of the resonant properties of an acoustic archtop, but without the tendency to feed back. To be notified of examples of this model or similar instruments in the future, please. This is a very clean example of a a mid 60s gibson guitar. A sixties 125 will have a puny neck compared to a fifties example, and the fifties gtr is much hipper overall than the sixties model.
Gibson es125 circa late 66 67 vintage corner gibson. By using our services, you agree to our use of cookies. Gibson es 125 tdc 1967 cherry sunburst guitar for sale. Gibson es125 tcdtdc this guitar, from the first year of production is a model es125tcd, which gibson renamed to tdc the following year twin pickup 125s are by far the most desirable. Though the gibson es175 is associated with jazz greats like jim hall, pat metheny, and joe pass, its versatile tone and ability to take distortion has made it a favorite of fusion and rock guitarists like steve howe yes and buck dharma who played an es175 on blue oyster cults classic dont. Find great deals on ebay for gibson es 125 and gibson es125t. The es 125 was updated again in 1950 with an adjustable p90 pickup and dot inlays. We hand select and broker some of the finest instruments in the world to suit all levels and budgets. Super clean and all original 1967 gibson es125 td in sunburst with its original gibson softcase. I have a friend who wants to unload a vintage 1964 gibson es125. The revolutionary new instrument was built using a solid maple center block with hollow arched wings attached. Nice es125 td in sunburst extremely clean, all original and in excellent condition. Epiphone george thorogood white fang es125 tdc bone white.
Next to it is the ugliest pre1970 gibson knob, known as the amp knob, used from late 1966 to the mid1970s but not on all models. Whilst its no secret that we have a particular passion here at jgg for gibson es125s, some instruments just stand out from the crowd and this particular guitar really caught our attention with its added bigsby vibrato tailpiece. Introduced in 1938 as the es100, the es125 was renamed in 1941, and remained in continuous production for over 30 years, becoming gibsons most popular archtop model ever. Merging the best traits of solidbody and hollowbody guitars, the gibson es 335 debuted in 1958. Most of you will probably only be familiar with the es 125tdc thinline, introduced in 1957 as the dual pickup version of the es 125. Vintage guitars info gibson collecting vintage gibson guitars. The gibson es 125 is a hollow body, archtop electric guitar from the 1940s and 1950s. I own a gibson es125 that has gotten my interest because of its style. I own a gibson es 125 that has gotten my interest because of its style. It appears though gibson also made a nonthinline version of the es125td called the es125d in the same year. Several months back i accidentally acquired a 1958 gibson es125td, i had no plan to purchase it it came and found me. Buddy hollys electric guitar and amplifier, the 1953 gibson les paul goldtop model with maple top, mahogany back, neck and headstock, rosewood fingerboard with crown markers, kluson machineheads with plastic tulip pegs, p90 pickups, trapeze wrapover tailpiece, in original gibson case. Remember its nearly 50 years old and has its bumps and scratched, as well as some on the shellack slightly crazed. Gibson was born in 1856 on a farm near the small town of in chateaugay, new york.
See the full body archtop guide for the thick bodied es 125. The cherry sunburst finish has a faded top, but the. It had one p90 singlecoil pickup in the neck position, a single volume control and a single tone control. May 30, 2019 the white fang features a bone white finish and a removable cobra sticker that is an exact replica of the decal on georges personal customized es125. The gibson es series of semiacoustic guitar hollow body electric guitar are manufactured by the gibson guitar corporation. History of the gibson es 125 the es 125 evolved out of the es 100 in 1941 and was produced until 1943. The gibson es125 is a hollow body, archtop electric guitar from the 1940s and 1950s. The serial number will be an 8 digit number impressed into the back of the headstock with made in usa below.
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