{"product_id":"gibson-guitars-1950-es-5-sunburst-used","title":"Gibson Guitars - 1950 ES-5 - Sunburst - Used","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eIt's a special occasion when a piece of electric guitar history walks through the door so stunningly well-preserved. This 1950 Gibson ES-5 is an early example of Gibson’s top of the line electric model of the post-war era, arriving here in a condition that belies its 70 plus years of age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eDebuting just a year prior in 1949 as the electric counterpart to the L5, this ES-5 boasts a 17-inch wide laminate flame maple body that delivers a tremendous sound, but the real magic happens when you plug it in. Equipped with its three original P90 pickups, this instrument offers a tonal palette that was revolutionary for 1950, delivering everything from a warm, woody jazz tone to that tear-jerking blues lead associated with T-Bone Walker, with a separate volume knob for each pickup allowing for endless blending possibilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eThe aesthetics of this model really steal the show with the vibrant sunburst finish displaying a gorgeous checking to the nitro finish. The laminated flame maple body is highlighted by multi ply binding throughout that has yellowed and aged over the years acting as a perfect complement to the gold hardware which is in stunning condition with hardly any patina. A Brazilian rosewood fingerboard and mother-of-pearl parallelogram inlays finish it off feeling like vintage royalty. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003ePerhaps most impressive is the integrity of this example. All original, retaining its original electronics and hardware. It has been incredibly well cared for, with the only notable blemish being a single dent on the cutaway (see photos), a solitary mark on an otherwise impressively clean landscape. There is a fair amount of wear on the original frets, but it is even wear and the guitar plays well. Includes the original hardshell case and a vintage Bobby Lee \"No-Mishap Guitar Strap.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHollow Single Cut Body with Sunburst finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLaminated Flame Maple body \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrazilian Rosewood Fingerboard with Mother-of-Pearl parallelograms inlays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3-piece Maple Neck with C-Shape profile \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 11\/16\" Nut width\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24 3\/4\" Scale Length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFloating Brazilian Rosewood Bridge \u0026amp; Trapeze tailpiece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 Original Gibson P90 Pickups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 Volume and Master Tone Controls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7.33lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal Hardshell case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial# A5615\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48059703984347,"sku":"1950-GibES5-A5615","price":9500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0202\/0250\/files\/1950-GibsonES5-A5615-frntcls.jpg?v=1765912638","url":"https:\/\/massstreetmusic.com\/products\/gibson-guitars-1950-es-5-sunburst-used","provider":"Mass Street Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}