Epiphone ES-295 MG 2004

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This 2004 Epiphone ES-295 MG is a striking hollowbody electric guitar inspired by one of Gibson’s most visually distinctive and historically important archtop designs.

The original Gibson branded ES-295 debuted in the early 1950s and became famous for its gold finish, ornate pickguard, and lively hollowbody tone. Epiphone’s MG (Metallic Gold) version faithfully captures the look and spirit of that classic instrument while offering modern reliability and affordability.

This example is in excellent condition and plays really well.  There is no perceptible fret wear.  There are no issues, changes, or repairs.  A hard case is included.

It’s a fantastic choice for players who want the classic look and tone of the iconic ES-295 design without the cost of an original vintage example.

Tonally, the ES-295 delivers warm, resonant hollowbody character with rich lows, smooth mids, and clear, singing highs. The guitar excels in clean and lightly driven settings, where its airy resonance and dynamic response really shine. Chords bloom with depth and clarity, while single notes maintain a vocal quality that works beautifully for jazz, blues, rockabilly, and early rock and roll styles. The Bigsby-style vibrato adds expressive pitch modulation and contributes to the guitar’s classic vintage aesthetic.

As with all instruments at Mahar’s Vintage Guitars, it has been fully inspected, photographed accurately, and professionally set up to play its absolute best.

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Excerpts from real online end-user reviews:
“The ES-295 look is just iconic.” – The Gear Page
“Great hollowbody tone for rockabilly.” – Harmony Central
“Very resonant and fun to play.” – Reddit r/Guitar
“Classic vintage vibe with modern reliability.” – Ultimate Guitar
“Beautiful finish and comfortable neck.” – MyLesPaul Forum

Notable Players / History
The Gibson ES-295 was introduced in 1952 and quickly became associated with rockabilly and early rock guitarists. Legendary players such as Scotty Moore helped cement its place in music history, pairing the guitar with early Elvis Presley recordings. The gold finish, Bigsby vibrato, and ornate appointments made the ES-295 one of the most visually recognizable hollowbody guitars ever produced.

SPECS:

• Color: Metallic Gold (MG)
• Weight: 6lbs 7.5oz
  
• Top: Maple
• Body: Maple
  
• Neck: Mahogany
  
• Neck Profile: Slim Taper C
  
• Fretboard: Rosewood
• Inlays: Pearloid split parallelogram
• Frets: Original
  
• Fret Count: 20
  
• Nut: Original
  
• Nut width: 1-11/16"
  
• Radius: 12"
  
• Scale: 24.75"
  
• Neck thickness at 1st Fret: .825"
• Neck thickness at 9th Fret: .925"
• Action 1st String at 12th Fret: 2/32"
  
• Action 6th String at 12th Fret: 2/32"
  
• Overall Length: 41-3/4"
  
• Lower bout: 16-1/4"
  
• Waist: 9-1/4"
  
• Upper bout: 11-1/2"
  
• Body depth/thickness outside edge: 
• String gauge: 12-53
  
• Hardware Color: Nickel
• Pickguard: Original
• Bridge Pickup/Brand: Epiphone dog-ear P-90 single-coil
• Pickup Reading: 12.18k
• Original?: Yes
• Neck Pickup/Brand: Epiphone dog-ear P-90 single-coil
• Pickup Reading: 11.37k
• Original?: Yes
  
• Bridge: Floating rosewood base, Tune-o-matic bridge, Licensed Bigsby B5 vibrato
• Tuners: Original
• Knobs: Original
  
• Switch: 3 Way
• Pots/Codes: Original
• Case: SKB HSC
• Notes: 
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