{"product_id":"gibson-1961-es-125tc","title":"ON HOLD - Gibson 1961 ES-125TC Cherry Sunburst Electric Guitar Excellent","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo sales tax for US customers outside California.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJudging from the staff reaction to this 1961 Gibson ES-125, I expect it to show up in our Staff Favorites sooner than later.  This guitar is gorgeous!  It is clear that it wasn't played much at all over the years.  It shows some great character in the natural checking, with strong finish color. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ES-125TC is a thinline, single-pickup archtop built around a fully laminated maple body — top, back, and sides — with a single Gibson dog-ear P-90. That construction produces a bright, articulate voice with firm low-end and a clear, glassy midrange character that sits well in a mix without overwhelming low-end bloom. The P-90 reads 8.49k, which is a healthy output for the type and consistent with original Gibson spec. This example is in excellent condition throughout, with all original finish in excellent shape, original binding in excellent condition, and no repairs to the body, neck, or fretboard. These guitars have a great acoustic tone and are really fun to play on the couch, practicing or coming up with new ideas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ES-125TC was Gibson's entry-level thinline electric, introduced in the late 1950s as a slimmed-down, single-pickup version of the ES-125T. The 'C' suffix designated the Florentine cutaway, giving access to the upper frets on a body platform that was otherwise aimed at players who wanted a semi-hollow feel without full-depth archtop bulk. The combination of laminated maple construction, P-90 pickup, and 24.75\" scale on a cutaway thinline made it a practical working instrument and a legitimate tone tool. The Brazilian rosewood fretboard adds warmth and articulation, and the Kluson Deluxe tuners are original,.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe only change to the guitar is the trapeze tailpiece.  The original had broken at the hinge, so I took a correct vintage replacement from my stash to make the guitar complete. All other hardware — the original black dog-ear P-90, wiring, solder joints, pots, knobs, pickguard, and pickguard screws — is confirmed original and in excellent to very good condition. The case is non-original and in very good condition with no odor. Action is set at 2\/32\" on both the first and sixth strings at the 12th fret with 10-46 gauge strings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"product-spec-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eColor: Cherry Sunburst\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFinish Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFinish Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eWeight: 5lbs 3oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eOverall Length: 40-1\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNut Width: 1-11\/16\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eString Spacing At Bridge: 2.073\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eScale Length: 24.75\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eAction 1st String At 12th Fret: 2\/32\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eAction 6th String At 12th Fret: 2\/32\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Profile: C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Material: mahogany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eInlay: Mother of Pearl dot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Date: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Markings: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Repairs: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Finish Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTuner Brand And Model: Kluson Deluxe 3 on a side\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTuners Original?: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eChanges To Headstock For Tuners?: No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTuner Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTuner Markings: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTuner Screws Original?: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTruss Rod Cover: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNut Material: bone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNut Repairs: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFretboard Radius: 12\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFretboard Material: Brazilian rosewood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFretboard Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFretboard Repairs: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFret Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFret Repairs: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFret Count: 20\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBody Material: Laminated maple top, back, and sides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBody Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBody Markings: ES-125TC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBody Repairs: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBody Binding: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBody Binding Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBody Finish Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBody Finish Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBody Length: 20-1\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eLower Bout: 16-1\/8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eWaist: 9-1\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eUpper Bout: 11-1\/2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBody Depth\/Thickness: 1-7\/8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTremolo Or Fixed Bridge?: Floating bridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Original?: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge And Saddle Screws Original?: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSaddle Material: rosewood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSaddles Original?: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePickguard Color: black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePickguard Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePickguard Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePickguard Screws Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Pickup Brand: Gibson \"dog ear\" P-90\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Pickup Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Pickup Reading: 8.49k\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Pickup Markings: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Pickup Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Pickup Screws Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Pickup Cover Color: black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSolders Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eWiring Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePotentiometer Count: 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePotentiometers Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePotentiometer Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eOutput Jack Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTailpiece Brand: Gibson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTailpiece Color: nickel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTailpiece Condition: very good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTailpiece Original?: no\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eKnob Color: gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eKnob Count: 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eKnobs Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eKnob Condition: very good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCase Original?: no\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCase Condition: very good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCase Smells?: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eDocumentation: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eAccessories Included: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eString Gauge: 10-46\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSmells?: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNut Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/pages\/sell-vintage-guitars\"\u003eWe buy, sell, and take trades.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe sure to check out the other cool guitar related stuff on our site!\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca title=\"Vintage and used Fender electric guitars at Mahar's Vintage Guitars\" href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/collections\/vintage-fender-guitars\"\u003eFender Electric Guitars\u003c\/a\u003e — \u003ca title=\"Vintage and used Gibson electric guitars at Mahar's Vintage Guitars\" href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/collections\/gibson-guitars\"\u003eGibson Electric Guitars\u003c\/a\u003e — \u003ca title=\"Vintage and used guitar amplifiers at 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