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1956 Gibson ES-5 SWITCHMASTER ☆ Museum Cond. FLAMETOP! ☆ L-5 CES L-5 Super 400
Estimated price for orientation: 11 345 $
Category: Guitar Amplifiers
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Description Condition: Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Type: Electric Guitar Model: ES-5 Switchmaster Brand: Gibson
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This listing is exclusively for the EU market. If you're NOT within the EU, you can deduct 21% VAT from the final price. We have also created a listing for that especifically. Who said there weren't sick flametops in '56? Do you like museums? Here's a piece that could very well belong in one: a 1956 Gibson ES-5 Switchmaster in collector's condition. Spectacular archtop, "uber" flame like the ones you'd find on some famous 'bursts, and it includes... case candy! We couldn't believe it either: "original finish?". After seeing it in person, we can certify it: 100%! We've seen some sickly clean old nitro finishes, but nothing like this. It's just insane. You can tell it's old, of course, since lacquer has shrunk down to the grain and is super thin (check the pickup selector picture). Also, "old" smell is a dead giveaway. Practically no checking, which is a hint of how well this one was taken care after. Our pictures are a direct indication of the condition, which would satisfy the most demanding collectors. 100% original, though it might have been either professionally refretted or levelled at some time (some of the nibs are still there).Includes original 5-latch brown hard case with pink interior. The model & serial number tag is included (!!). Also an era-correct box of strings (only 1 string included, and 2 string envelopes) is included, plus an ad from a magazine from that year advertising the guitar. The sound is what you'd expect: huge, full, sweet, very deep and resonant. A true delight, no matter what pickup combination you're using. P90's read 7.68k Bridge, 7.80k Mid, 7.90 neck).Collectors: you don't find them like these every day.
Model: ES-5 Switchmaster
Series: ES
Year: 1956
Color: 3-Tone Sunburst
Top, back, sides: Figured Maple
Neck: 3-Ply Maple Neck
Fretboard: Rosewood
Scale Length: 25.5"
Nut Width: 1-11/16"
Frets: 20
Pickups: Three Single Coil black P-90 Pickups
Controls: 3 x Volume, 3 x Tone
Bridge: Tune-o-Matic Bridge with Rosewood Base
Tailpiece: Double-Loop Tubular Tailpiece
Body Width: 17"
Body Length: 21"
Body Depth: 3-3/8"
Hardware: GoldIncludes OHSC and case candy
Please note: many users have contacted us asking if the photos we display in this listing are of the actual item or not.
We can confirm these are pictures of the ACTUAL ITEM for sale.
• About the item - This guitar is pre-owned. All our items are in amazing condition (actually, even Fender dealers think they're new whenever they come visit the store personally). It has been checked, setup and is 100% original (any changes from original specifications will be detailed in the listing). No repairs, neck, trussrod or any other kind of functional issues. If you have any doubts, please ask us for a live description of the item.
• Warranty - All our pre-owned gear include a one-year warranty for guitars and a 3-month warranty for amplifiers. It covers the same issues the original manufacturer’s does (except vacuum tubes for amplifiers). • 7-Day-Money-Back Guarantee - The client has 7 days upon receipt to return the pre-owned a
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| Condition: | Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition | Type: | Electric Guitar |
| Model: | ES-5 Switchmaster | Brand: | Gibson |
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| Model: ES-5 Switchmaster Series: ES Year: 1956 Color: 3-Tone Sunburst Top, back, sides: Figured Maple Neck: 3-Ply Maple Neck Fretboard: Rosewood Scale Length: 25.5" Nut Width: 1-11/16" Frets: 20 Pickups: Three Single Coil black P-90 Pickups Controls: 3 x Volume, 3 x Tone Bridge: Tune-o-Matic Bridge with Rosewood Base Tailpiece: Double-Loop Tubular Tailpiece Body Width: 17" Body Length: 21" Body Depth: 3-3/8" Hardware: GoldIncludes OHSC and case candy | ||
| Please note: many users have contacted us asking if the photos we display in this listing are of the actual item or not. We can confirm these are pictures of the ACTUAL ITEM for sale. | ||
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