{"product_id":"gibson-es125tc-cherry-sunburst-1965","title":"Gibson 1965 ES-125TC Cherry Sunburst P-90 Good","description":"\u003cp\u003eNo sales tax for US customers outside California.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a great player's guitar that retains the original pickup and pots along with changed tuners, bridge, tailpiece, and tuners.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe Gibson ES-125TC is the thinline cutaway version of the ES-125 — a fully hollow single-cutaway archtop with a single dog-ear P-90 in the neck position, laminated maple construction, and the warm, woody character that makes fully hollow Gibson archtops from this era so distinct from the semi-hollow ES-335 family. Introduced in 1960, the ES-125TC occupied an accessible price point in the Gibson thinline lineup while delivering genuine P-90 tone in a comfortable, lightweight body. At 5 lbs 3 oz this is an exceptionally light playing experience that rewards extended sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe original dog-ear P-90 reads 8.26k — correct, healthy, and original. Original pots and original wiring and solder joints are all intact. The original tortoiseshell pickguard is in very good condition. The finish shows deep checking and signs of moisture exposure across the body — no cracks, structural integrity intact, but the lacquer has been affected and this is visible in the photos and priced into the instrument accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eSeveral non-original parts are clearly disclosed: the tuners are generic reproductions with headstock modification for the new mounting holes. The bridge is a replacement. The tailpiece is a generic reproduction. The knobs are non-original. A strap button has been added at the neck heel. None of these affect the instrument's playability or tonal character — the heart of the guitar, the original P-90, pots, and wiring, is fully intact. Mahogany neck in C profile at .816\" at the first fret and 1.105\" at the tenth — notably thick at the tenth fret, consistent with mid-1960s Gibson neck profiles. Rosewood fingerboard, 20 frets in good condition, bone nut. Action set at 2\/32\" on both strings at the twelfth fret. Non-original TKL hardshell case included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 5lbs 3oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Cherry Sunburst\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Material: Laminated Maple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Condition: good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Date: n\/a\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Repairs: no\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Binding: yes\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Length: 20-1\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Finish Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Finish Condition: deep checking, signs of moisture exposure, no cracks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLower Bout: 16\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWaist: 9-3\/8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpper Bout: 11-1\/2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Depth\/Thickness: 1-7\/8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickguard Color: tortoise shell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickguard Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickguard Condition: very good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickguard Screws Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrap Buttons: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrap Button Added?: yes Location: neck heel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale Length: 24.75\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Material: mahogany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Profile: C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Thickness At 1st Fret: .816\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Thickness At 10th Fret: 1.105\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAction 1st String At 12th Fret: 2\/32\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAction 6th String At 12th Fret: 2\/32\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Condition: very good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Repairs: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Finish Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFretboard Material: rosewood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFretboard Condition: very good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFretboard Repairs: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFretboard Radius: 12\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFret Condition: good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFret Repairs: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFret Count: 20\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNut Material: bone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNut Repairs: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNut Width: 1-9\/16\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTremolo Or Fixed Bridge?: floating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge Original?: no\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTremolo Arm Original?: n\/a\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSaddle Material: metal\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eString Spacing At Bridge: 2.045\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge Condition: very good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuner Brand And Model: generic repro, 3 on a 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Shipments require signature on delivery, no exceptions. Less than 1% of our shipments are damaged in transit, and we are committed to making sure your item arrives safely. If there is damage, retain all packing materials intact, photograph them immediately, and send the photos to .\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStringed Instruments\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Multiple shipping speeds are available for orders on our website — Ground, 2 Day, 3 Day, and Next Day Air Saver. For Reverb orders: customers from any state that is more than a 3 day UPS ground shipment from our shop will get their shipment via UPS 3 day air. 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