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Published on 12/13/10 at 01:01I own two Gibson ES-125, one from 1951 and 1960. It is entirely original, wooden floating bridge.
The handle is quite large, very rounded at the beginning it's been a little "log" but you get used and we appreciate very quickly.
A micro P90 neck position, volume control and tone ... happiness, the sound of those old microphones that took the bottle has nothing to do with new ones (I and I compared). It's very hot and much less digging than Fender single coils. It is a sound except the warmth of the humbucker and single attack.
UTILIZATION
I love playing these guitars, the grip is perfect, great comfort. on the other hand, no access to acute Because no cutaway body and thick enough.
Provide a good review and a good setting to a specialist. This is real vintage.
SOUNDS
For style and sound, it depends primarily on the type of strings that are rising. Of course, these are guitars that are naturally in the category "Jazz" and with flat wound strings, a big pick and mix high cut was really the sound of the guitarists of the 50s and 60s and can do his boper .
But that does not stop there, spun round with lighter, it retrieves the brightness and attack and with the warmth of the old P90, it sounds very blues / rock and roll. It remains only to play with the right amp (lamps required!).
OVERALL OPINION
These are dream guitars. Beautiful, comfortable, and that sound, in addition, have a history. The 125 is certainly true of the few recent vintage affordable. Entry-level models at the time they were manufactured in large quantities and are not difficult to find. There are weekly on ebay. I bought mine in the U.S., the advertised price (1100 euros) is the total price (guitar + shipping + customs)! Obviously, the dollar has much to do. In France these guitars sell for EUR 1500-1600 from the owners and more than 2000 euros in the shop.
Do not hesitate a second.
The handle is quite large, very rounded at the beginning it's been a little "log" but you get used and we appreciate very quickly.
A micro P90 neck position, volume control and tone ... happiness, the sound of those old microphones that took the bottle has nothing to do with new ones (I and I compared). It's very hot and much less digging than Fender single coils. It is a sound except the warmth of the humbucker and single attack.
UTILIZATION
I love playing these guitars, the grip is perfect, great comfort. on the other hand, no access to acute Because no cutaway body and thick enough.
Provide a good review and a good setting to a specialist. This is real vintage.
SOUNDS
For style and sound, it depends primarily on the type of strings that are rising. Of course, these are guitars that are naturally in the category "Jazz" and with flat wound strings, a big pick and mix high cut was really the sound of the guitarists of the 50s and 60s and can do his boper .
But that does not stop there, spun round with lighter, it retrieves the brightness and attack and with the warmth of the old P90, it sounds very blues / rock and roll. It remains only to play with the right amp (lamps required!).
OVERALL OPINION
These are dream guitars. Beautiful, comfortable, and that sound, in addition, have a history. The 125 is certainly true of the few recent vintage affordable. Entry-level models at the time they were manufactured in large quantities and are not difficult to find. There are weekly on ebay. I bought mine in the U.S., the advertised price (1100 euros) is the total price (guitar + shipping + customs)! Obviously, the dollar has much to do. In France these guitars sell for EUR 1500-1600 from the owners and more than 2000 euros in the shop.
Do not hesitate a second.