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Used 1956 Gibson ES-295 Archtop Electric Guitar Gold

Gibson ES-295 Β· #A 23915
BrandGibson
TypeElectric Guitars
Serial No.A 23915
PhotographyActual Photos
Archive ID29200
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The Story

Used 1956 ES-295 Archtop Electric Guitar Gold

This well-worn yet still beautiful instrument is a vintage 1956 Gibson ES-295 archtop electric guitar. The ES-295 was originally thought up by Les Paul as a customized ES-175 with a gold finish, but by 1956 the official model of the 295 was born. The ES-295 gained its fame as one of the guitars favored by Elvis Presley’s guitarist Scotty Moore. The guitar has an arched maple body with a mahogany neck and rosewood fretboard, and comfortably sized 16” lower bout.

The guitar condition-wise has lacquer checking throughout with some paint missing from the top rim with small dings throughout and finish pitting on the back of the neck. There was a minor headstock repair that was professionally done, and the tone cap looks non-original. Cosmetics in this case add to the vibe if you ask us, and this guitar is a wonderful player that includes the original hardshell case.

Includes: Original Hardshell Case

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The Specifications

As it left The Music Zoo Tech Bench.
  • 6 lbs, 9 oz.
  • Maple Back and Sides
  • Mahogany Neck
  • Rosewood Fretboard
  • 24-3/4” Scale Length
  • 1-11/16” Nut Width
  • .930" Neck Profile at Nut
  • 1.020” Neck Profile at 12th Fret
  • P-90 Pickups
  • Trapeze Tailpiece
  • Gold Hardware
  • 16” Lower Bout Width

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