1951 Gibson ES-5
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This stunning, clean 1951 Gibson ES-5 in Natural is quite the world traveler with an amazing original owner story! This guitar was originally sold by Chicago Musical Instrument Co. and shipped to Roger L. Gibson, a US Air Force Sgt. who was stationed in Frankfurt, Germany at the Rhein-Main Air...
1951 Gibson ES-175
$7,499
TR Crandall Guitars
1951 Gibson ES-175 in excellent condition with very minimal signs of wear throughout the instrument. This guitar is in all original condition with the only alterations being having replacement knobs and otherwise has no history of major repairs or alterations. This guitar was constructed with a...
1959 Gibson ES-5-N Switchmaster
$9,750
Mahar's Vintage Guitars
No sales tax for customers outside California.
Oy vey, what a beauty this Gibson ES-5-N is, and that 1959 neck is absolutely out of this world!
This guitar has seen all the changes it would need to see to make it affordable for mortals whilst retaining the feel, playability and...
1953 Gibson ES-5
$9,945
Rumble Seat Music
A beautiful ES-5 from the "golden era" of Gibson guitar production! This 1953 model features a stunningly figured maple top, rich "Sunburst" finish, and a great playing, large 50's neck. It has some light overspray on the back of the neck and a repaired jack plate but remains in otherwise excellent...
1953 Gibson ES-5
$12,000
Rumble Seat Music
A beautiful ES-5 from the "golden era" of Gibson guitar production! This 1953 model features a stunningly figured maple top, rich "Sunburst" finish, and a great playing, large 50's neck. It has some light overspray on the back of the neck and a repaired jack plate but remains in otherwise excellent...
1957 Gibson ES-5 Switchmaster
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If you want complete control of every pickup and its tone, this very rare, one-of-one 1957 Gibson ES-5 Switchmaster in Cherry is the one for you! Initially introduced in 1949, the ES-5 featured three P90 pickups, with ’57 being the first year for three PAFs pickups! The Switchmaster allows you to...
Kluson 3+3 Tuners Pearl Single Ring Button Single Line Gold
$73.50
Chicago Music Exchange
This Kluson 3 per side tuning machine set has imitation pearloid keystone style buttons and the improved 15:1 gear ratio for more stable and accurate tuning. The housing and button style are period correct for 1956 - 1960 production dates. These feature the standard string thru post. This set comes...
~1953 Gibson Gold Speed Knobs 1953-1955 .5"
$459.99
1957 Gibson Les Paul Custom (Mickey Baker Wiring)
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Pictured is an incredibly rare, factory original 1957 Gibson Les Paul Custom with the “Mickey Baker” wiring layout! Baker was best known as a studio musician and half of the musical duo Mickey and Sylvia, with hit single “Love is Strange”. Baker’s music book series, “The Complete Course in Jazz...
1960 Gibson ES-330T - All 1959 Specs Big Chunky Neck
$6,799.99
Kansas City Vintage Guitars
1960 Gibson ES-330T '59 Specs Big Neck!
Good old early 1960 Gibson ES-330T with all 1959 specs! The guitar feels great and sounds excellent. The guitar is all original. The guitar plays easy with the original frets intact and in good shape. The guitar features one powerful P90 pickup, the...
1961 Gibson ES-335
$29,500
OK Guitars
You want a dot neck but the only year you can afford is a 61. 61's can have neck problems and they are almost never disclosed. I've owned a few dozen 61's and about a third of them have a hairline crack down the back of the neck. That is from the truss rod being so close to the surface of the wood...
1959 Gibson ES-295
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How rare is this 1959 Gibson ES-295 in its original Argentine Grey finish?! We’ve been lucky enough to have a few instruments finished in this color, an older Gibson acoustic finish that made its way to a few guitars and basses in the late 50s/early 60s. It’s almost like Sunburst, but with a...
1953 Gibson ES-140 3/4 ES-140 3/4
$2,912
Chicago Music Exchange
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 call to speak to one of our experts.
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Finish: Original.Top Material: MapleBody Material: MapleBody Details:...
1961 Gibson ES-330T
$7,750
Willies American Guitars
Cherry, dot neck, EX+, we had this guitar 4-5 years ago and boy are we happy to see it again. We look at this one pickup 330 the same way we see Gibson’s other one pickup guitars like the Les Paul Jr. or even an SG Jr. These have body binding and a fully adjustable nickel tune-a-matic bridge. This...
1958 Gibson ES-335
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This early production 1958 Gibson ES-335TD in its original Sunburst finish was specially made for Mel Bay Music in Kirkwood, MO! This was actually Mel Bay’s personal guitar and was purchased from his collection. We have a copy of Gibson’s ledger (pictured) showing this guitar being made...
1954 Gibson ES-150
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If you’re looking to buy into the golden age of Gibson for a more affordable price, then this 1954 Gibson ES-150 in Sunburst might be just the guitar for you. It’s well-worn due to its age and features a fair amount of fine finish checking that gives it that relic’d look…even though it’s the...
1956 Gibson ES-350T
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We’re showing off this gorgeous 1956 Gibson ES-350T in its original Sunburst finish! Similar to the Byrdland, the ES-350T was designed as an all around easier to handle guitar, owing to its thinner body and shorter scale length compared to the ES-350 which it also replaced in 1956. This particular...
1961 Gibson ES-330TDC
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We love the occasional oddball, and this 1961 Gibson ES-330TDC in Cherry fits the bill! As you might notice right away, this guitar features custom bowtie pearl inlays in a jet-black ebony board. To top it all off, this guitar has a Factory black stinger that contrasts beautifully with the still...
1950 Gibson ES 175
$8,750
Jimmy Wallace Guitars
Impressive 1950 Gibson ES 175. Serial number A-6354. Excellent original condition. Considering this guitar's age it's is remarkable. Weighs just 5.46lbs. Neck profile is a classic .90 at 1st fret and .96 at 12th. Resonant, both bright and
warm, this is a great player and collector.
1961 Gibson ES-355 TDSV
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Vintage Electric
Cherry Finish, Gold Hardware, Sideways Vibrola, ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic Bridge, "Patent Applied For" pickups with original electronics.
6 Position Varitone Rotary Switch with Gold Ring, 2 Volume and 2 Tone Reflector Knobs, 3 Way Selector Switch, "Long" Tortoiseshell Pickguard with 5 Layer Binding.
1959 Gibson ES-225T
$2,895
Mahar's Vintage Guitars
No sales tax for customers outside California.
1959 is regarded as the best year for Gibson guitars, if for no other reason than the fat neck that is a touchstone for countless reissues and copies.
This guitar is incredibly clean, a real beauty that plays wonderfully and sets up just right. ...
1962 Gibson ES-330TD
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This 1962 Gibson ES-330TD in its original Argentine Grey finish is astounding, and it’s the only one we’ve ever seen! Argentine Grey was a popular acoustic finish in earlier years for Gibson and was sparingly used on various ES models in the late 1950s and early 1960s. The rare finish on this...
Gibson ES-335
$5,580
Chicago Music Exchange
Condition Note: Finish checking at neck joint, scuffs on body, scratches on pickguard.Truly custom and truly CME, our relationship with Gibson Custom Shop reflects a shared philosophy—individually crafted guitars, built by hand. Before each new batch goes into production, CME’s guitar gurus join...
1979 Gibson ES-335TD
$4,105
TCGAKKI
1979 Gibson ES-335TD featuring a strong maple neck with a solid core soundThe ES-335, introduced in 1958, is synonymous with semi-acoustic guitars and has been played by many great players and produced many great performances. This creates a vibrating system that is similar to that of a solid...
1969 Gibson ES-335TDW
$8,800
TCGAKKI
Impressive 1969 Gibson ES-335TDW in walnut colorThe ES-335, introduced in 1958, is synonymous with semi-acoustic guitars and has been played by many great players and produced many great performances. This creates a vibrating system that is similar to that of a solid guitar, but with an acoustic...
2023 Gibson Custom Shop 1959 ES-355 Reissue Stop Bar
$6,999
Wild West Guitars
Gibson Custom Shop 1959 ES-355 Reissue Stop Bar VOS Vintage Natural
The King of the ES Models
Gibson Custom Shop is the pinnacle of craftsmanship, quality, and sound excellence. Each instrument celebrates Gibson’s legacy through accuracy, authenticity, and attention to detail.
What could be...
2024 Gibson Custom Shop Limited Edition 1958 ES-335 Murphy Lab Light Aged
$6,499
Wild West Guitars
2024 NEW Gibson Custom Shop Limited Edition 1958 ES-335 Murphy Lab Light Aged Tri-Burst 8.20 LBS
A Striking Reissue of the Very First ES-335
Gibson Custom Shop is the pinnacle of craftsmanship, quality, and sound excellence. Each instrument celebrates Gibson’s legacy through accuracy,...
Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab 1959 ES-335 Reissue Ultra L
$5,300
Eddie's Guitars
The ES-335 was the world’s first semi-hollow guitar model. Imagined by former Gibson President Ted McCarty, who later called it his proudest contribution, it has been in continuous production since its debut, with support from countless legendary artists, including B.B. King, Eric Clapton, Larry...
2023 Gibson Custom Shop 1959 ES-335 Reissue
$5,999
Wild West Guitars
Gibson Custom Shop 1959 ES-335 Reissue VOS Vintage Natural
An Undeniable Recreation
The Historic Reissue ES-335 is back and better than ever thanks to a year of studying, scanning, and listening to original examples. The expert craftspeople at Gibson Custom Shop have rendered every contour,...