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Gibson ES-295 Gold 1952

Gibson ES-295 Gold 1952

Serial Number: A12979

Weight: 6lbs 1oz

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: Finish appears original.
Body Material: Maple
Body Details: Maple back and sides with maple top.
Neck Material: Mahogany
Fingerboard Material: Brazilian Rosewood
Neck Profile: C
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st fret .883", 10th fret .975"
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"
Nut Width: 1-11/16"
Scale Length: 24 3/4"
Neck Details: Mahogany neck with bound Brazilian rosewood fingerboard. Original frets and nut.
Electronics: Original pickups and replaced wiring harness. Pot codes date to 1956. Three-position selector switch with volume and tone controls for each pickup.
Pickup Measurements: Neck 7.61K, Bridge 8.03K
Hardware: Hardware is mostly original with exception of an added washer under the switch, and a replaced locating pin in the switch. A few non original screws in some places. The jackplate is not original.
Weight: 6lbs 1oz
Modifications/Repairs: Wiring harness has been replaced, added washer under switch, switch locating pin has been replaced, some non-original screws, replaced jackplate. A few inlays have been reglued.
Case Details: Original hardshell case.
Cosmetic Condition: Guitar is in good condition with heavy cosmetic wear. The finish is checked and worn, with lots of oxidation. The finish on the back of the neck has worn away from play. The hardware is oxidized. The fingerboard has lots of divots.
Serial Number: A12979
Tech Notes: Guitar is set up with flatwound .11 gauge strings and plays well with optimal action and neck relief. Frets are narrow and low, showing moderate wear. Serial number dates to 1952.
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SKU: U3778042607

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: Finish appears original.
Body Material: Maple
Body Details: Maple back and sides with maple top.
Neck Material: Mahogany
Fingerboard Material: Brazilian Rosewood
Neck Profile: C
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st fret .883", 10th fret .975"
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"
Nut Width: 1-11/16"
Scale Length: 24 3/4"
Neck Details: Mahogany neck with bound Brazilian rosewood fingerboard. Original frets and nut.
Electronics: Original pickups and replaced wiring harness. Pot codes date to 1956. Three-position selector switch with volume and tone controls for each pickup.
Pickup Measurements: Neck 7.61K, Bridge 8.03K
Hardware: Hardware is mostly original with exception of an added washer under the switch, and a replaced locating pin in the switch. A few non original screws in some places. The jackplate is not original.
Weight: 6lbs 1oz
Modifications/Repairs: Wiring harness has been replaced, added washer under switch, switch locating pin has been replaced, some non-original screws, replaced jackplate. A few inlays have been reglued.
Case Details: Original hardshell case.
Cosmetic Condition: Guitar is in good condition with heavy cosmetic wear. The finish is checked and worn, with lots of oxidation. The finish on the back of the neck has worn away from play. The hardware is oxidized. The fingerboard has lots of divots.
Serial Number: A12979
Tech Notes: Guitar is set up with flatwound .11 gauge strings and plays well with optimal action and neck relief. Frets are narrow and low, showing moderate wear. Serial number dates to 1952.