Vintage 1953 Gibson ES-295 Electric Hollow-Body Archtop - Bullion Gold - Refinished 2004 -w/ Hard Case SN0721
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Overall Excellent Vintage Condition, especially for its age. Refurbished by The Peghead in Canada in 2004 (An Authorized Gibson Repair Center) by the second owner. This is believed to be a 1953 but the serial number has faded over the years (Pictured). The tuning keys, pickguard and hard case not original. The pickups, electronics, tailpiece and switch cap are. The guitar was refinished as close to original as possible and looks vintage with some "checking" and gold finish wearing in different tones (Pictured) Some of the paint may be original but that can't be guaranteed. The neck, fretboard, and frets are all in great condition. This guitar plays and sounds unreal! Just Set Up with New Strings. We will answer all questions the best we can. This guitar is a true beauty and is priced right to sell fast!
The 1950s Gibson ES-295 (produced from 1952–1958) is a legendary hollow-body archtop. Famous for its all-gold finish and role in the birth of rockabilly, it features a 16-inch laminated maple body, mahogany neck, Brazilian rosewood fingerboard, two cream-covered P-90 pickups, and a gold Bigsby or trapeze tailpiece.
Core Specifications: Body: 16" wide, 3.5" deep hollow-body with laminated maple top, back, and sides. Neck: Mahogany with a set-neck construction. The profile is typically a chunky mid-50s "C" shape. Fingerboard: Brazilian Rosewood with 20 frets and mother-of-pearl split parallelogram inlays. Scale Length: 24.75"Nut Width: 1.6875" (1 11/16") Electronics: Dual P-90 single-coil pickups with individual volume and tone controls per pickup and a 3-way toggle switch. Hardware: Gold-plated throughout, including the original Kluson Deluxe tuners. Bridge/Tailpiece: Early models featured a combination trapeze tailpiece with a bridge mounted directly to it. Later 50s models switched to a fixed-arm Bigsby tailpiece and an aluminum or wooden bridge base. Aesthetic: Distinctive Bullion Gold finish and a clear/cream back-painted pickguard featuring an embossed gold floral design. Sold As-Is!