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Here’s a lovely Gibson ES-135 Tobacco Burst, built during 2001 in Memphis, Tennessee.
The ES-135 was originally built from 1956 to 1958, and then again from 1999 to 2002. Some models had P-100 pickups — stacked, humbucking versions of the P-90 – and others, like this one, featured standard humbuckers.
This example is in near mint condition. It has an interesting quirk – the label identifies it as an ES-335!
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Once, giants roamed the earth’s stages and the Gibson Super 400 was at the top. Introduced in 1934, the Super 400 was priced at $400 — hence the name. Still in production, the price has increased somewhat.
The cutaway became an available option in 1939, with the model name of ‘Super 400 Premiere’, but eventually became the C model for ‘Cutaway’. In the 1950’s, the Super 400 started getting pickups, with a thicker top to reduce feedback.
This rare acoustic model is in great shape and looks back to the way the top-range guitars were just before WW2.
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The Gibson L5 CES is a classic, beautiful guitar and is the direct descendant of the big archtops of the 20’s, 30’s and 40’s. The CES designation stands for “Cutaway Electric Spanish”.
The original L-5 was designed by Lloyd Loar, first produced in 1922 and electrified in 1951. For most of that time, the L-5 has been the top of the heap for jazz guitars.
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Here is a great all original, 1969 Gibson ES-335 TDC.
The full model name means that this is an ES-335 guitar, it’s Thinline, Dual pickups, and Cherry finish.
The ES-335 was introduced in 1958 to bridge the gap between full arch-top instruments, which were definitely developing issues with the the progress in amplification technology, and the full solid-body guitar, which could lack the warmth and resonance of an archtop.
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This Gibson L-5 CT from 2002 could be your best friend if you’re headed to the (orchestra) pit. It’s in near perfect condition, and is just a joy to play.
The L-5 CT is based on the L-5 CES but is a ‘thinline’ version, with a side with of 2.25″. It features the same carved, tuned spruce top and carved flame maple back.
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