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1956 Gibson ES 225 - $3,900 (Monument)
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Amazing vintage Gibson! All original except for the pick guard. Serious mojo with excellent tones from the P90. Action and neck are perfect, plays like a dream. Non original hard shell case included.
Fat, woody, and articulate
Cleans that shimmer but still have grit
Overdriven tones that bark without getting harsh
It sits right between jazz warmth and early rock snarl. Plug one into a tweed amp and it’s instant time travel.
Big acoustic resonance
Airy, open notes
Yet it’s more focused than an ES-175 and less boomy than some big jazz boxes. Super balanced.
That single wraparound tailpiece is a huge part of the mojo.
• Direct string-to-body transfer
• Strong fundamental notes
• Killer sustain for a hollowbody
It makes the guitar feel alive, it just sings! You feel it in your chest.
By 1956, Gibson was in its golden era:
• Old-growth mahogany necks
• Lightweight laminated maple bodies
• Hide glue and handwork
Thanks for looking!