Gibson ES-5 Switchmaster 1956, Natural

$11,000.00

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Specs


Instrument	Hollow and Semi-Hollow Body
Brand	Gibson
Model	ES-5 Switchmaster
Finish	Natural
SKU	GE3659-A
Handedness	Right
Made In Year	1956
Body Material	Maple
Neck/Fingerboard	Maple, Rosewood
Tuners	Original Waffle Back
Weight	7.2lbs
Scale Length	25.25"
Nut Width	1.689"
Neck Profile	C
Neck Depth	.912"-.967"
Radius	12"
Electronics	Original Gibson P-90s
Pickup Impedance	N 7.6k, M 7.8k, B 7.7k
Contains Brazilian Rosewood (Y/N)	Y
Case	OHSC
Modifications/Repairs	Re-fret, new nut, crack repair by input jack, back of the neck has been sanded, non original period correct bigsby and bridge
Condition Notes	This ES-5 is in clean condition for it's age. Obvious signs of wear but nothing significant other than obvious dings, scratches and light checking throughout. One binding crack.

Description

This ES-5 is an awesome and unique guitar from a great era of Gibson. Three original P-90s offer fat, quacky tones with a dynamic range broader than most guitars. The neck has been sanded down and offers a wonderful ’50s hand-filling C shape. Overall, it plays and sounds beautiful. Comes with the original hardshell case.

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