• As played by T-Bone Walker, this historic ES-5 hollowbody is equipped with 3 original P90 pickups, Brazilian fingerboard with pearl block inlays and waffleback tuners. newer ABR-1 TOM bridge installed on original Brazilian rosewood base. New Bigsby B6-G tremolo tailpiece installed by our shop. Original Lifton hard shell case (rough). Built in Kalamazoo. On consignment.


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    Condition Notes: Several repaired side cracks, finish wear on neck

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The following specs were provided by our repair and appraisal teams. For a more detailed description please call (517) 372-7880

 

  • Lots of cool sounds on this one
  • SN A 5736 / FON 4100 11
  • 1950Gloss sunburst finish
  • Double bound 17" body, Venetian cutaway
  • Maple top, f-holes
  • Maple back and sides 
  • 2-piece maple neck with standard profile (average size, not fat)
  • Bound Brazilian fretboard (refretted by our shop), pearl block inlays
  • Raised black 4-ply pickguard
  • 3 dog-eared P90 pickups
  • 3 volume and 1 tone controls
  • Oversize tortoise plastic jack plate installed
  • New Bigsby B6-G tremolo tailpiece installed by our shop
  • ABR-1 TOM bridge installed on original Brazilian rosewood base
  • Bound headstock features overlay with crown and logo inlays
  • Kluson waffleback tuners with tulip buttons, D & G are newer replacements
  • 1-11/16" nut, 25-1/2" scale
  • Original Lifton hard shell case (rough)
  • Consignment

Gibson ES-5 Hollowbody Electric Guitar (1950)

Gibson ES-5 Hollowbody Electric Guitar (1950)

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SKU: 40U-218921

$8,500 USD
$8,500.00 USD
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As played by T-Bone Walker, this historic ES-5 hollowbody is equipped with 3 original P90 pickups, Brazilian fingerboard with pearl block inlays and waffleback tuners. newer ABR-1 TOM bridge installed on original Brazilian rosewood base. New Bigsby B6-G tremolo tailpiece installed by our shop. Original Lifton hard shell case (rough). Built in Kalamazoo. On consignment.

This product is in Very Good condition (Learn More)

Condition Notes: Several repaired side cracks, finish wear on neck
More Details

More Details

The following specs were provided by our repair and appraisal teams. For a more detailed description please call (517) 372-7880

 

  • Lots of cool sounds on this one
  • SN A 5736 / FON 4100 11
  • 1950Gloss sunburst finish
  • Double bound 17" body, Venetian cutaway
  • Maple top, f-holes
  • Maple back and sides 
  • 2-piece maple neck with standard profile (average size, not fat)
  • Bound Brazilian fretboard (refretted by our shop), pearl block inlays
  • Raised black 4-ply pickguard
  • 3 dog-eared P90 pickups
  • 3 volume and 1 tone controls
  • Oversize tortoise plastic jack plate installed
  • New Bigsby B6-G tremolo tailpiece installed by our shop
  • ABR-1 TOM bridge installed on original Brazilian rosewood base
  • Bound headstock features overlay with crown and logo inlays
  • Kluson waffleback tuners with tulip buttons, D & G are newer replacements
  • 1-11/16" nut, 25-1/2" scale
  • Original Lifton hard shell case (rough)
  • Consignment
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