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Gibson ES-295 Gold 1952

Gibson ES-295 Gold 1952

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Serial Number: A2979

Weight: 6lbs

Description
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 gold finish.
Top Material: Maple
Body Material: Maple
Neck Material: Mahogany
Fingerboard Material: Brazilian Rosewood
Neck Profile: "C" Shape
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st. Fret: .87" & 10th. Fret: .96"
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"
Nut Width: 1-11/16"
Scale Length: 24 3/4"
Electronics: Original Gibson P-90s with a three-position switch, two volume pots, and two tone pots. All wiring is original with a few touched up solder joints.
Pickup Measurements: Bridge: 8.2k Neck: 8.1k
Hardware: Original tuners, nut, bridge, and pickguard. The jack plate is not original.
Weight: 6lbs
Modifications/Repairs: -Crack repairs around output jack. These have been properly repaired and reinforced by a large washer underneath the output jack. -Touched up solder joints. -A screw has been installed on the back of the headstock directly behind the Gibson logo.
Case Details: Original Hardshell Case
Cosmetic Condition: This vintage ES-295 is in good cosmetic condition with moderate wear throughout. The finish on the back of the neck has been sanded to bare mahogany. There is heavy checking along with dings, dents, scratches, and chips throughout. Also, there are spots where the the checking has allowed oils and other foreign substances to react with the finish causing the finish to turn green. There are cracks around the output jack that have been properly repaired and reinforced with a large washer underneath the output jack.
Serial Number: A2979
Tech Notes: This ES-295 plays well with low action. The frets are tall and show light wear. It is being dated to 1952 based on the serial number and pot codes.
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SKU: U6868993701

Description
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 gold finish.
Top Material: Maple
Body Material: Maple
Neck Material: Mahogany
Fingerboard Material: Brazilian Rosewood
Neck Profile: "C" Shape
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st. Fret: .87" & 10th. Fret: .96"
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"
Nut Width: 1-11/16"
Scale Length: 24 3/4"
Electronics: Original Gibson P-90s with a three-position switch, two volume pots, and two tone pots. All wiring is original with a few touched up solder joints.
Pickup Measurements: Bridge: 8.2k Neck: 8.1k
Hardware: Original tuners, nut, bridge, and pickguard. The jack plate is not original.
Weight: 6lbs
Modifications/Repairs: -Crack repairs around output jack. These have been properly repaired and reinforced by a large washer underneath the output jack. -Touched up solder joints. -A screw has been installed on the back of the headstock directly behind the Gibson logo.
Case Details: Original Hardshell Case
Cosmetic Condition: This vintage ES-295 is in good cosmetic condition with moderate wear throughout. The finish on the back of the neck has been sanded to bare mahogany. There is heavy checking along with dings, dents, scratches, and chips throughout. Also, there are spots where the the checking has allowed oils and other foreign substances to react with the finish causing the finish to turn green. There are cracks around the output jack that have been properly repaired and reinforced with a large washer underneath the output jack.
Serial Number: A2979
Tech Notes: This ES-295 plays well with low action. The frets are tall and show light wear. It is being dated to 1952 based on the serial number and pot codes.