Gibson ES-140T 3/4 Sunburst 1957

Short-Scale 6-String Hollow Body Electric Guitar with Brazilian Rosewood Fingerboard. Made in the USA.
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Gibson ES-140T 3/4 Sunburst 1957

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Description & Specs

The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician. For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please visit our Lincoln Avenue showroom or call to speak to one of our Used and Vintage experts.
Finish Details: Original
Body Material: Maple
Body Details: Hollow body with maple top, back, and sides. The factory order number is visible through the treble side f-hole reads U69224 dating this guitar to 1957.
Neck Material: Mahogany
Fingerboard Material: Brazilian Rosewood
Neck Profile: Medium C
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st - 0.88" 10th - 0.96"
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"
Nut Width: 1-9/16"
Scale Length: 22 3/4"
Neck Details: One-piece mahogany neck with unbound Brazilian rosewood fingerboard and pearloid dot inlays.
Electronics: Original P90 pickup, pots and wiring. Controls include a master volume pot and master tone pot. The pot codes are not visible.
Pickup Measurements: 9.05kΩ
Hardware: -tuners are not original -pickguard has been removed -knobs are not original -the bridge was glued to the body previously but now moves freely
Weight: 4lbs 2oz
Modifications/Repairs: -tuners are not original -pickguard has been removed -knobs are not original -the bridge was glued to the body previously but now moves freely
Case Details: Original chipboard case has signatures on the interior
Cosmetic Condition: The guitar has only moderate play wear for its age. There are scratches, chips, and dings throughout. There is some case rash on the body as well.
Serial Number: U69224
Tech Notes: Plays well with low action and optimal neck relief. Frets are tall, narrow, and show only minor signs of play wear. The factory order number inside the treble side f-hole dates this guitar to 1957.
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