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Brand: Gibson

Model: ES-150

Orientation: Right-handed

Serial Number: None (normal for this model at this time period)

Year: 1949

Country of Manufacture: United States

Weight: 6lbs

Finish: Cremona Sunburst

Top: Laminated Maple

Body: Laminated Maple

Body (details): Archtop, 17"

Neck: Mahogany

Fingerboard: Rosewood with "Dot" inlays

Neck Profile: C

Radius: 10"

Scale Length: 25.5"

Frets: 20 thin frets, medium height, good condition

Bridge: Original Rosewood bridge

Nut Width: 1 11/16"

Electronics: 1 Volume, 1 Tone. IRC pots with Solar capacitor, Sealdtite, blue. Soldering in original condition. Untouched.

Pickups: Original P-90 with adjustment screws.

Hardware:

-Original keys (Kluson 210 "Open Back")

-Clear "Barrel Knobs" with no numbers. The volume knob is original. The tone knob has been replaced.

*Modifications/Repairs: None

Case: Original "California Girl" case

Aesthetic condition: Very good

Technician's notes: This is a fairly rare example with the "Cremona Burst" finish. In the absence of a serial number, the components of this instrument allow us to place it at 1949.

Played by: Eddie Durham, Floyd Smith, Charlie Christian

Gibson ES-150 "Cremona Burst" 1949

C$5,500.00Price
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