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Over the course of the 70s, the Japanese output improved dramatically, and in many ways these early 70s models are a low point for the brand. These new Epiphones were based on existing Matsumoku guitars, sharing body shapes, and hardware, but the Epiphone line was somewhat upgraded, with inlaid logos and a 2x2 peghead configuration. The Matsumoku factory had been producing guitars for export for some time, but the 1820 bass (alongside a number of guitar models and the 5120 electric acoustic bass) were the first Epiphone models to be made there. 1966 Gibson ES-125 TDC Dot Neck Thin body with cutaway for comfort, Gibson case, super rare, vivid color in a wonderful cherry burst, two wonderful sounding P-90 pick-ups, a super light weight guitar, 5lbs. 1962 Gibson ES-125 TDC Dot Neck An incredible under the bed once in a life time find in near mint condition, thin body with cutaway for comfort, original soft hard crimson lined Gibson case, super rare, vivid color in a wonderful cherry burst, two wonderful sounding P-90 pick-ups, a super light weight guitar, 100 original. 3-month warranty included.By the end of the 1960s, a decision had been made to move Epiphone guitar production from the USA (at the Kalamazoo plant where Gibson guitars were made), to Matsumoto in Japan, creating a line of guitars and basses significantly less expensive than the USA-built models (actually less than half the price). This guitar has been set up in our workshop with a fresh set of strings and low action. The frets are in excellent condition having been cleaned and dress in the workshop. Perfect guitar for Jazz, Rock’n’Roll and Blues, it’s a great vintage instrument with outstanding value. The back of the neck is neck is equally clean, the headstock does have a few dings around the edges and small chip on one corner but everything remains structurally sound with no issues. Introduced in 1960 by Gibson to replace the discontinued ES-225, the ES-125 TDC is an affordable thinline version of the classic ES-175. The finish is excellent condition with only a few very small dings and the colour is still very vibrant. TDC stands for Thin body, Double P-90 pickups, cutaway. It's fitted with 2 powerful P-90 single coil pick-ups which are nicely balanced and are warm and round with classic vintage Gibson P-90 tone. The ES-125 TDC is a lightweight, lively sounding guitar when played acoustically or plugged in. Otherwise all original including the case.
#GIBSON ES 125 TDC FULL#
See the full body archtop guide for the thick bodied ES-125. 2012 Gibson ES-335 1959 Dot-Reissue (Historic Custom Shop) - Vintage Sunburst. Available: 1956 to 1970 Collectibility Rating: D (Gibsons second most basic and least expensive student model electric thinline archtop). 1967 Gibson ES-335 - Sparkling Burgundy Metallic. Single-cutaway bodies were retained for the more downmarket ES-125 models, and in 1959, the ES-330 took over the ES-225’s mantle along with. The model features two P-90 pickups and a sharp Florentine cutaway. The ES-225 was Gibson’s premium P-90-loaded thinline during the 1950s, but Ted McCarty and his team must have viewed it as rather old-fashioned in the era of Bursts, Flying Vs, Explorers and the ES-335. The electronics, knobs, tuners, truss rod cover screws and the pickguard bracket are replacements. 2,595 3,875 This variation on the ES-125 was originally known as the ES-135 TCD before being listed as the ES-125 TDC.
#GIBSON ES 125 TDC MODS#
As such, it had quite a few mods done over the years.
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A very small area of heel separation has been expertly filled with a thin veneer of maple by my technician. Gibson ES-125T, ES-125TD ES-125TC, ES-125TCD Thinline Fully Hollow Electric Archtops. This guitar was played a lot and thus shows a lot of wear. Cherry Sunburst finish, mahogany neck with a Rosewood fretboard, dot position inlays and nickel hardware. 1963 Gibson ES-125 TDC in excellent condition.