WTB Gibson ES-125 3/4 SORTED

toescantalk

Bit of a longshot, but thought I’d ask. Just had a purchase go a bit wrong due to supplier shipping errors (I got a trem arm instead!). Not out of pocket as refund coming, but sadly no little old Gibson either.

pluckedout

Literally just bought one this evening, if I don't like it, I'll hit you up!

toescantalk

Lucky you! 

toescantalk

Think I’m liking the full size. Plus these seem more about. Thought I’d check here though.

Nitefly

I seem to recall @DB1 was selling one of these a few months ago?  

(Apologies to both if not!)

DB1

Thanks for the thought! No, that went about 9 months ago. If you're thinking of the full size one, but don't fancy the depth of it, an ES-125T (thinline) might be an answer.

toescantalk

I think the girth might give it a more acoustic, woody sound from just watching a few youtubes. 

DB1

Yes, I'd say that's right. Mike at ATB Guitars has a couple for sale at the moment.  Like most things, they've had a good price hike in the last few years. They were about £1400-£1500 about five years ago, but if you want a 1950's Gibson archtop with a P-90, they still represent decent value (comparatively) for what is a lovely characterful guitar.

Here's a link to one of them - https://www.atbguitars.com/1957-gibson-es-125-hsc

toescantalk

Thanks.

TDubs

Macaris have the diddy version!

https://www.macaris.co.uk/1965-es-125-t-3-4/p/p9909

This chap has one and I think might be on here

https://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/1961-gibson-es-125-vintage-archtop-in-sunburst/1464650542?utm_campaign=socialbuttons&utm_campaign=socialbuttons&utm_content=app_ios&utm_medium=social&utm_source=email


No affiliation with either!

toescantalk

And another Wow. The Macaris one is lovely and priced accordingly! Maybe need to find a cheaper option but nothing looks that good.

edpirie

For what it's worth I tried the one in the Gumtree link (full-size ES-125). It's in decent condition but being a 1961 the neck is slim front to back which doesn't suit me. The 50's ones are much fuller necked, so it's always worth trying before you buy. I happen to have a 1952 ES-140 (3/4 size) on loan at the moment from a friend and it has the sweetest sounding P90 I've ever heard, however the neck really doesn't work for me with the skinny vintage frets and 1 9/16 nut width, it makes my left hand cramp up. All so subjective though.

toescantalk

Thanks. Does the ES-140 have a nice playing on the sofa unplugged sound / feel too? Think you’re right that I may need to go out to try, especially at the price. Being in the Highlands makes that more of a challenge, but no rush!

lesyeuxnoirs

I really would recommend taking a look at the Archtop Tribute Custom line coming out of Westville/Walkin’ in Japan 

By far the best ‘vintage’ ES replicas (including Gibson) - but with modern build standards and features-  I’ve come across 

they do an ES140 model, I believe 

toescantalk

Thank you. Totally unaware of these. They definitely have the looks.

rainer2859

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