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Over the course of the 70s, the Japanese output improved dramatically, and in many ways these early 70s models are a low point for the brand. These new Epiphones were based on existing Matsumoku guitars, sharing body shapes, and hardware, but the Epiphone line was somewhat upgraded, with inlaid logos and a 2x2 peghead configuration.
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The Matsumoku factory had been producing guitars for export for some time, but the 1820 bass (alongside a number of guitar models and the 5120 electric acoustic bass) were the first Epiphone models to be made there. Slightly smaller than the guitars listed above, with a 16 1/2' wide body and 24 3/4' scale neck. Only made 1947-56, this guitar was the favourite of many jazz guitar greats. Bridge, pickguard, nut, and frets are all original.ġ-11/16” nut width, rounded full-feeling neck carve, 24.75” scale.By the end of the 1960s, a decision had been made to move Epiphone guitar production from the USA (at the Kalamazoo plant where Gibson guitars were made), to Matsumoto in Japan, creating a line of guitars and basses significantly less expensive than the USA-built models (actually less than half the price). The 17' wide ES-350 was Gibsons first archtop with body cutaway. Tuners are modern replicas with tinted buttons, the tailpiece isn't original to the guitar, but is a 50's part that looks great. There is cash-rash on one side of the body at its widest point, but not much to report on beyond that. The finish is gorgeous, with a dark sunburst and not much in the way of wear. Except some very minor playwear, this guitar is in excellent+. The neck angle is excellent, frets appear recently dressed, and the bridge is well-fit. Super clean and all original 1967 Gibson ES-125 TD in Sunburst with its original Gibson soft-case. The ES-125 evolved out of the ES-100 in 1941 and was produced until 1943. Electronics are completely factory stock, and the guitar plays very well thanks to its recent Folkway set-up. Gibson ES-125 1951 Sunburst Sell one like this Reverb Estimated Used Price Range 1,300 2,000 Transaction History Used New Sorry, no transaction history found Prices exclude shipping and tax/VAT/GST. This example is in really nice shape and packs a whole lot of sonic punch thanks to its hot P-90 pickup. Charlie Christian played through an EH-185 after jumping up. It partnered the EH-185 Hawaiian lap-steel guitar, but was also frequently the amp of choice alongside upper-tier, pre-war Electric Spanish guitars such as the ES-250 and ES-350. A dressed-down guitar without cutaway, a lot of players looking for vintage 175 neck pickup tone look to the 125 for a less expensive option. The EH-185 was Gibson’s top-of-the line amp during what we might call the first epoch of electrification.
1951 GIBSON ES 125 VALUE FULL
A 16” non-cutaway full depth archtop, the ES-125 is tonally very much akin to a single-pickup ES-175. Some minor playwear and some of the usual. The Byrdland was stock with 2 Alnico pickups from 1955-1958 and Gibson Humbuckers from 1959 and later. Gibson Byrdland 1955-1975, 1977, 19 This was the first in Gibson’s Thinline series. A go-to guitar for the blues, jump-blues, and rockabilly set, Gibson's 1950's ES-125 packs a lot of sonic punch into a tighter budget. FOR SALE GIBSON ES-125 w/t Hardshell Case Vintage1951 Gibson Es. 1951 Gibson ES-125 - Sunburst Nice Gibson ES-125 in sunburst in very good condition for its age (64 years). As can be seen above, the peak sales year for the single pickup ES-125T was 1959, and 1958 for the ES-125T¾ and ES-125TD. Gibson ES-125 1941-1942 then 1946-1950 The ES-125 featured 1 P-90 pickup with 1 volume and 1 tone control.