1955 Gibson ES-295 one of 166 made in 1955 Gold
No sales tax for customers outside California.
My oh my are we smitten with this one! New video demo added - see the pictures! Also see the video demo we just added!
Just in, a rare ES-295 from 1955. It is just a beauty.
The 295 is essentially a dressed-up ES-175, really dressed up! The gold hardware on the gold finish is deluxe. When you really start to gaze at it closely, you catch other things - the patina of the finish, the swirl in the original, cream pickup covers, the gold-bonnet knobs with that dishy shrinkage in the top that proves they're original.
Two changes from original are present: an added strap button on the neck heel and a refret with some pretty large frets. The fret work was professionally performed, and they feel great. They are definitely larger than the originals, just to let you know. Everything else is original, right down to the solder joints.
The original brown case is included as well.
Shipping policy:
Three day UPS air shipments will be automatic for buyers including these states and those to the east of them: Montana, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas. Shipments will require signature on delivery, no exceptions. If there is damage, the buyer must retain all packing materials intact and picture them immediately and send them to sales@maharsvintageguitars.com. Less than 1% of our shipments are damaged in transit, and we are committed to making sure your item arrives safely, but we are taking these additional measures to make sure you are happy with your purchase.
Color: Gold
Weight: 6lbs 4.7ozs
Top: Maple
Body: Maple
Neck: Mahogany
Neck Profile: C profile
Fretboard: Brazilian Rosewood
Inlays: Mother of pearl parallelograms
Frets: Replaced with jumbo frets
Fret count: 19
Nut: Replaced with a bone nut
Nut width: 1 11/16"
Scale: 24.75"
Radius: 10"
Neck thickness at 1st fret: 0.9"
Neck thickness at 10th fret: 1.1"
Action 1st String at 12th Fret: 1mm
Action 6th String at 12th Fret: 1.5mm
Total length: 40 3/16"
Lower bout: 16"
Waist: 9 1/4"
Upper bout: 11 3/8"
Body depth/thickness: 3 3/8"
String gauge: .011-.049"
Hardware Color: Gold
Bridge Pickup Brand: Gibson
Bridge Pickup Reading: 7.99k
Pickup Original?: Yes
Neck Pickup Brand: Gibson
Neck Pickup Reading: 7.98k
Pickup Original?: Yes
Bridge: Original
Tuners: Original
Switch: Original
Pots/Codes: Original
Case: OHSC
Notes: Strap buttons, frets, and the nut are non-original
Mahar's Vintage Guitars
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All orders ship within three business days of the receipt of an order, usually faster. Tracking information will be automatically forwarded to all buyers. Buyers must retain all shipping materials in the event a return is necessary.
Returns accepted if the purchaser responds within 48 hours of receipt of an item and there is a discrepancy relating to the condition or originality of an item. Returns are not accepted for items that do not meet the needs or sonic tastes of clients due to the subjective nature, unless such concern is stated prior to the purchase. Any return for reasons other than incorrect advertising of condition or originality on the part of Mahar's Vintage Guitars shall be the responsibility of the buyer, which shall result in the buyer paying all shipping costs (to and from) their location.