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1968 Gibson ES-125 CD,rare Jazz ,blues Box,plays like Butter,vintage gem!!!

Estimated price for orientation: 2 600 $

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Exact Year: 1968 Model: ES-125
Brand: Gibson


Nice Vintage and rare 1968 Gibson ES-125 CD cutaway double pickup,known as budget version of ES-175 D or ES-295 ,which basically the same size,thickness and materials instrument , minus parallelogram inlays and bound neckPlays like a dream,fast and precise,absolutely no dead greats,no buzz ,true player instrumentSerial number 869934 ,Made in Kalamazoo,MI,USAIt does not get any better than that in this price rangeThese models are quite rare,Gibson made them only for 3 years in limited quantities,so you can check around the asking prices are in $3100-4200 range although with sellers remorse I have been playing jazz and rockabilly for 30 years on both continents USA and Europe and can say ,that this instrument plays like an absolute jemExpect only typical wear and tear for 50 year old instrument ,such as finish checking,professionally repaired area around jack which is common for working players arch tops(see picture),newer period correct tuners(new old stock Gibson vintage tuners will be included as well)All original electronics and absolute tone from the best sounding P-90 pickupsNo other repairs ,no body cracks or neck issuesThe neck is dead straight as you would expect from late 60-s craftsmanship Gibson instrumentsThis is the end of Golden era and quality is superb compared to 70-s and 80-s Will be shipped in hard non original caseInternational buyers from Europe,USA and Canada please email me for shipping quotesAverage expedite shipping from here is $300-350 unless you choose your own carrier