Gibson ES-295 Gold 1953

Description

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Summary
Finish Details: Original finish except for touchup over patch repair.
Top Material: Maple Top
Body Material: Maple Body
Body Details: Laminate maple hollowbody.
Neck Material: Mahogany Neck
Fingerboard Material: Brazilian Rosewood
Neck Profile: medium/large “C”
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st- .89″ 12th- .96″
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00″ to
Nut Width: 1-11/16″
Scale Length: 24 3/4″
Neck Details: One piece mahogany neck with bound Brazilian rosewood board and double parallelogram inlays.
Electronics: Original p90 pickups and original wiring with 1953 pot codes.
Pickup Measurements: 1st- .78″ 12th- .82″
Hardware: Original hardware except for replaced end pin.
Weight: 5 lbs 5 oz
Modifications/Repairs: -The end pin has been replaced. -There is a large patch repair and noticeable finish touchup on the side of the treble side lower bout (see pictures).
Case Details: Original hard shell case.
Cosmetic Condition: The guitar has light play wear for its age.The metal hardware is nicely tarnished with age. The back of the body has light buckle rash. The finish in the back of the neck is well worn. There is a large patch repair and noticeable finish touchup on the side of the treble side lower bout.
Serial Number: A15935
Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with low action. The frets are small with light play wear. -The serial number dates to 1953.