The es 125 i have was made in late 66 or early 67, it has a white pickgaurd, natural finish on the top, simil. I havent seen the guitar yet but told its in good coindition with case. I own a gibson es125 that has gotten my interest because of its style. Just 475 single pickup, and 1104 double pickup instruments were shipped. For fans of gibson guitars, specifically es335s and its family, theres a new book out right now. Gibson es125 tcdtdc this guitar, from the first year of production is a model es125tcd, which gibson renamed to tdc the following year.
Tobias hurwitz endorses paul reed smith guitars, fractal audio and ernie ball strings. Gibson es125 circa late 66 67 vintage corner gibson. 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. It appears though gibson also made a nonthinline version of the es 125td called the es 125d in the same year. The es125 evolved out of the es100 in 1941 and was produced until 1943. The es 125 was updated again in 1950 with an adjustable p90 pickup and dot inlays. If the one youre looking at had a reset thats probably a plus. 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. Super clean and all original 1967 gibson es125 td in sunburst with its original gibson softcase. 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. Upon its reintroduction in 1946, the es125 changed in a number of ways including. Gibson used, 1957 es225tdc cutaway thinline hollow body. Aug 17, 20 this is a very clean example of a a mid 60s gibson guitar.
See the full body archtop guide for the thick bodied es 125. 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. 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. Merging the best traits of solidbody and hollowbody guitars, the gibson es 335 debuted in 1958. Les paul models sg models esstyle models basses designer models. According to our beloved wikipedia, which derives its research from books by tom wheeler and andre duchossoir. The gibson es 125 is a hollow body, archtop electric guitar from the 1940s and 1950s. I have a friend who wants to unload a vintage 1964 gibson es125. Nice es125 td in sunburst extremely clean, all original and in excellent condition. The gibson es125 is an archtop, hollow body electric guitar model that was produced by the gibson guitar corporation. We want you to be happy if there are any concerns let us know. A sixties es 125 tcd will bring more than a straight es 125. Many of the original numbers referred to the price, in dollars, of the model.
Oct 18, 2017 the neckjoint on those guitars 60s es 120t, es 125t, es 125tc is notorious as one of gibson s worst. A 225 is admittedly nicer, and a starfire is a great suggestion if you like the pickups, but if you want a 125, get a 125. 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. The gibson es125 is a hollow body, archtop electric guitar from the 1940s and 1950s. 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. This 125 was specd with the t for thin, d for double p90 pickups, c for cut away. Several months back i accidentally acquired a 1958 gibson es125td, i had no plan to purchase it it came and found me.
Gibson es series of vintage guitars history and collecting. Epiphone george thorogood white fang es125 tdc bone white. For updates on what gibson is doing about covid19, click here. This is a very clean example of a a mid 60s gibson guitar. Pricing and hold status for all instruments currently available is shown on our instruments page here. History of the gibson es 125 the es 125 evolved out of the es 100 in 1941 and was produced until 1943. Note there is more information on other gibson electric archtop models in the thinline section. Gibson es 125d 1957 guitar for sale the fellowship of acoustics.
The serial number will be an 8 digit number impressed into the back of the headstock with made in usa below. It comes with a period gibson case which may well be original its pretty battered, but working fine. Most of you will probably only be familiar with the es125tdc thinline, introduced in 1957 as the dual pickup version of the es125. The revolutionary new instrument was built using a solid maple center block with hollow arched wings attached. I own a gibson es 125 that has gotten my interest because of its style. By using our services, you agree to our use of cookies. Gibson was born in 1856 on a farm near the small town of in chateaugay, new york. Merging the best traits of solidbody and hollowbody guitars, the gibson es335 debuted in 1958. 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. Vintage guitars infos gibson thinline model descriptions. See the full body archtop guide for the thick bodied es125. I know the general history somewhat on this guitar model, entry level, but the tone for the guitar or any other specifics.
Basically a thick body version of the 1960s gibson es125tc or es125tdc. Hi, i have a gibson es125 34 t that my grandfather left me after he died. History, collecting gibson thinline vintage guitars. How good and what is a 1964 gibson es125 worth the gear page. Gibson es 125 tdc 1967 cherry sunburst guitar for sale. The gibson es225 is a thinline hollowbody electric guitar model produced by the gibson guitar corporation between 1955 and 1959. The cherry sunburst finish has a faded top, but the. This two pickup model offers up everything from warm mellow jazz tones to some seriously biting rockslide tones depending on. Reverb is the marketplace for musicians to buy and sell used, vintage, and new music gear online. 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. Lead on gibson 1966 es125 tdc guitar thoughts comments. 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 electric archtop vintage guitar collecting vintage guitars info.
Es225t 19551959 variation on es125t thinline, florentine cutaway, with trapeze bridge. Remember its nearly 50 years old and has its bumps and scratched, as well as some on the shellack slightly crazed. I read that it was a cheaper budget es model and looks good for jazz which i actually dont playmuch of haha. 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. George thorogood white fang es125tdc outfit is a full hollowbody archtop made in collaboration with george and epiphones luthiers in nashville. Photos and descriptions of previously sold instruments may by found here. A 225 is a definate step up from the bottom of the es line 125. 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. This variation on the es125 was originally known as the es125tcd before being listed as the es125tdc. The gibson es series of semiacoustic guitar hollow body electric guitar are manufactured by the gibson guitar corporation. Vintage guitars info gibson thinline vintage guitar collecting. With its clear p90 pickup and fast 24 12 scale, the es125 offered true gibson quality and playability at an affordable price. The es 335 was created to blend the qualities of solidbody and hollowbody guitars.
Several months back i accidentally acquired a 1958 gibson es125td, i had no plan to purchase it. The guitar has the typical weatherchecking and some laquerchips,mostly on the sides of the body. 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. Gibson es 125t, es 125td es 125tc, es 125tcd thinline fully hollow electric archtops. History of the gibson es125 the es125 evolved out of the es100 in 1941 and was produced until 1943. Vintage guitars info gibson collecting vintage gibson guitars. Gibson es 125d 1957 guitar for sale the fellowship of.
We hand select and broker some of the finest instruments in the world to suit all levels and budgets. Vintage guitars info gibson collecting vintage gibson. On ebay, its hard to tell what yuo get, and the prices are all over the board, 850 to 3000. The gibson es series of semiacoustic guitar hollow body electric guitar are manufactured by. Vintage guitars info gibson thinline vintage guitar. It appears though gibson also made a nonthinline version of the es125td called the es125d in the same year. 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. Gibson es 125 or godin kingpin 2 gretschtalk forum.
Gibson es 125 electric guitars for sale in stock ebay. The fullbodied es125c and doublepickup version, es125cd, were manufactured between 1965 and 1970. Model history introduced in 1941 as the successor to the es100, the es125 was an entrylevel archtop electric guitar. 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. Nice es125 td in sunburst, all original and in near excellent condition. The es 125 evolved out of the es 100 in 1941 and was produced until 1943. For years i have wanted a es 125tdc, but cant come accross them here. The tremolux was the first fender amp with builtin tremolo. 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. 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. It had one p90 singlecoil pickup in the neck position, a single volume control and a single tone control. 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. If this instrument does not appear on the instruments page it has been sold, and is no longer available.
How good and what is a 1964 gibson es125 worth the. The es125 was updated again in 1950 with an adjustable p90 pickup and dot inlays. When i got my es 125 this spring i had a chance to compare a 125t and a normal 125 in the same store. Cookies help us improve performance, enhance user experience and deliver our services. In its nearly 70year history, the es175 has become synonymous with the greats of jazz guitar. Vintage 1960 gibson es125 tdc cherry burst archtop. Find great deals on ebay for gibson es 125 and gibson es125t. Through the60s, 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, es 125 td, or es 125 cd. The model features two p90 pickups and a sharp florentine cutaway.
If theres only a t after 330, then its a single pickup model. The fullbodied es 125c and doublepickup version, es 125cd, were manufactured between 1965 and 1970. Es330td 1958 double rounded cutaway, thinline hollowbody. I have grown to flatout love that ol girl, and i just gotta gush. It has a single p90 pick up and was made in the usa as far as i can tell. 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. Yes its old, but its no less stable or more fragile than any other decent archtop.
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. Vintage and extremely rare gibson es125d electric hollowbody guitar from 1957. Georges signature white fang sees gibsons hollowbody design rendered in laminated maple for a musically rich tone at great savings to the consumer. The es125 i have was made in late 66 or early 67, it has a white pickgaurd, natural finish on the top, simil.
This guitar is still popular today as its one of the most popular models from the time period. D gibson s second most basic and least expensive student model electric thinline archtop. 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 es 125d electric hollowbody guitar from 1957. 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.
Upon its reintroduction in 1946, the es125 changed in a number of ways including a wider body, a new p90 pickup, and trapezoid inlays. Introduced in 1941 as the successor to the es 100, the es 125 was an entrylevel archtop electric guitar. Orvilles father, was an immigrant of england and his mother amy was from peru, new york. Tobias hurwitz demonstrates a vintage 1968 gibson es 125 for island music company. 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.
To be notified of examples of this model or similar instruments in the future, please. Unfollow gibson es 125 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. 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. I dont know if the finish on it is rare or anything but i think its something that definately needs attention.