{"product_id":"gibson-es-125tc-sunburst-1966","title":"Gibson ES-125TC Sunburst, 1966  [USED]","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Gibson ES-125TC made its debut in 1960 as a thinned down, cutaway version of the full body, non cutaway ES-125 that had been available since 1941. There was one available finish - sunburst - though its colour tone changed in 1960 from tobacco to cherry.  The 'TC' stands for Thinline and (Florentine) Cutaway. This is a single-pickup model; if it had two pickups it would be 'TDC' with the D representing Double Pickup. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Gibson ES-125TC dates to 1966 and is in very good largely original condition.  There is a small, discreet and very well done modification to the bridge base. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally, these rosewood bases had a very thin center section connecting the two 'feet', bending to allow the feet to fully contact the top.  This could be problematic over time, and here a skilled person added a rosewood layer to strengthen the base and allow the saddle to be raised higher.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe finish is in very good condition for a 60-year old instrument and fretwear varies between light and moderate.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe guitar plays well, with a fairly narrow 1.56 inch (40mm) nut width, typical of the period. It is presently strung with Thomastik Jazz-Swing 12-50 flatwounds and the P-90 needs no help to sound great and very full.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold with a modern black TKL hard shell steel string acoustic guitar case. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterials and Construction \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Gibson ES-125TC used Gibson's typical hollowbody construction - laminate Maple back and laminate maple sides. The top and back were given their arched profiles via hydraulic presses and dies that provided steam, heat and pressure.   The tops have two spruce braces running the length of the body, and mahogany linings, tail and neck blocks.  The neck is mahogany with an unbound Rosewood fingerboard, which changed from Brazilian to Indian during 1966. For any given instrument, which one depended on what was pulled from the parts bins.   In this case, these parts are a brownish Brazilian rosewood. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardware is simple - a set of strip-mounted Kluson Deluxe tuners with oval creme plastic buttons, a trapeze tailpiece, and a rosewood adjustable height bridge.   The pickguard is a translucent faux tortoise and is in very good condition. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElectronics are as simple as it gets on a single-pickup guitar.  There is a P-90 single coil pickup with black plastic 'Dog Ear' cover, volume and tone controls, and a side-mounted output jack. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 94.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 94.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.1993%; background-color: rgb(240, 240, 240); height: 94.5938px;\"\u003e \u003cimg alt=\"No Returns or Refunds on Used or Consignments - The Twelfth Fret\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2091\/5497\/files\/No-Refunds-No-Returns-On-Used-or-Consignment-Items-TheTweflthFret.jpg?v=1717033061\" style=\"float: left;\"\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 73.4317%; background-color: rgb(240, 240, 240); height: 94.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThere are no refunds or returns on used items unless authorized in advance by a Twelfth Fret Sales Associate at time of sale.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.12fret.com\/the-twelfth-fret-terms-and-conditions\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eView Our Full Terms Here\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/span\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstrument Model:\u003c\/strong\u003e  ES-125TC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstrument Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Gibson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstrument year:\u003c\/strong\u003e  1966\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstrument Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Sunburst\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstrument Class:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Hollowbody Electric Guitars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstrument serial number:\u003c\/strong\u003e  424579, built during 1966 at Kalamazoo, Michigan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e  USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.12fret.com\/pages\/the-twelfth-fret-used-instrument-and-amplifier-rating-guide\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eInstrument Condition\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Very Good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRight-handed\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstrument Weight Imperial:\u003c\/strong\u003e  5.104 lbs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstrument Weight Metric:\u003c\/strong\u003e  2.32 kgs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale Length Imperial:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24.645 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale Length Metric:\u003c\/strong\u003e 626 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNut Width Imperial:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003e1.561 in\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNut Width Metric:\u003c\/strong\u003e 39.66 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCITIES Documentation Required:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase included:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase original:\u003c\/strong\u003e  No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItems in Case:\u003c\/strong\u003e N\/A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hard Shell, Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConsignment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct ID:\u003c\/strong\u003e 190888\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 100%; 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