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Gibson ES-5 Switchmaster Sunburst 1957

Gibson ES-5 Switchmaster Sunburst 1957

Serial Number: A25327

Description

The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician. For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please visit our Lincoln Avenue showroom or call to speak to one of our Used and Vintage experts.
Finish Details: Original w/ touch-ups or overspray
Body Material: Maple
Body Details: Maple top, back, and sides -- There is a significant repair around the output jack on the sidewall of the treble-side lower bout. A maple graft has been placed around/near the jack and the surrounding area has been over-sprayed.
Neck Material: Maple
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Neck Profile: C-Shape
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st fret: .87" 10th: 1.00"
Fingerboard Radius: 7.25"
Nut Width: 1-11/16"
Scale Length: 25 1/2"
Neck Details: Two-piece maple neck with a rosewood stripe, a bound rosewood board with big block mother of pearl inlays, truss adjustment at the headstock -- Has been refretted -- Non-original nylon nut -- A strap button has been installed to the bass of the heel.
Electronics: Three P-90 pickups, 4-way blade pickup selector switch, volume & tone controls per pickup -- Original showing no signs of modification or repair. Pot codes are not available.
Pickup Measurements: Neck: 8.3 kΩ, Middle: 7.9 kΩ, Bridge: 7.7 kΩ
Hardware: Original gold excluding neck heel strap button.
Modifications/Repairs: Has been refretted -- Non-original nut -- Sidewall repair around the output jack; the surrounding area has been touched-up/over-sprayed -- Strap button on neck heel
Case Details: Hard Shell Case
Cosmetic Condition: This ES-5 shows nice aging and play wear. Heavy finish checking is present throughout with various nicks, dings, scratches, and other various blemishes. The hardware shows tarnishing.
Serial Number: A25327
Tech Notes: Currently, set up with 11-gauge strings using a wound-third string, low action, and optimal neck relief. The medium frets show light play wear. -- The serial number and appointments date this Gibson from 1957.
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SKU: U2862642601

Description

The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician. For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please visit our Lincoln Avenue showroom or call to speak to one of our Used and Vintage experts.
Finish Details: Original w/ touch-ups or overspray
Body Material: Maple
Body Details: Maple top, back, and sides -- There is a significant repair around the output jack on the sidewall of the treble-side lower bout. A maple graft has been placed around/near the jack and the surrounding area has been over-sprayed.
Neck Material: Maple
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Neck Profile: C-Shape
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st fret: .87" 10th: 1.00"
Fingerboard Radius: 7.25"
Nut Width: 1-11/16"
Scale Length: 25 1/2"
Neck Details: Two-piece maple neck with a rosewood stripe, a bound rosewood board with big block mother of pearl inlays, truss adjustment at the headstock -- Has been refretted -- Non-original nylon nut -- A strap button has been installed to the bass of the heel.
Electronics: Three P-90 pickups, 4-way blade pickup selector switch, volume & tone controls per pickup -- Original showing no signs of modification or repair. Pot codes are not available.
Pickup Measurements: Neck: 8.3 kΩ, Middle: 7.9 kΩ, Bridge: 7.7 kΩ
Hardware: Original gold excluding neck heel strap button.
Modifications/Repairs: Has been refretted -- Non-original nut -- Sidewall repair around the output jack; the surrounding area has been touched-up/over-sprayed -- Strap button on neck heel
Case Details: Hard Shell Case
Cosmetic Condition: This ES-5 shows nice aging and play wear. Heavy finish checking is present throughout with various nicks, dings, scratches, and other various blemishes. The hardware shows tarnishing.
Serial Number: A25327
Tech Notes: Currently, set up with 11-gauge strings using a wound-third string, low action, and optimal neck relief. The medium frets show light play wear. -- The serial number and appointments date this Gibson from 1957.