long time runnin' Posted May 14, 2004 Report Share Posted May 14, 2004 Hello, I recently received a gift of an old guitar from a girl who is moving and didn't want to take it. She apologized because the case was broken, and the strap was coming apart. The guitar looked very dusty, and was horribly out of tune, but upon closer examination I discovered that it is a 1956 es-125 (archtop) with all original parts, and after a liberal coat of guitar polish and some new strings, this beauty looks and sounds like new. The fretboard and frets are in perfect shape, and with the exception of a few minor dings, this guitar looks great. So...the dilemma! If it's worth a lot of money, I feel a bit guilty keeping it. Can anyone give me a ball-park figure as to the value of this guitar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-towns Posted May 14, 2004 Report Share Posted May 14, 2004 On this website? Not likely... :: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boogieknight Posted May 14, 2004 Report Share Posted May 14, 2004 Well I would need to know what brand it is. That will make all the difference in the would. do you have any pictures? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velvet Posted May 14, 2004 Report Share Posted May 14, 2004 A '56 Gibson ES-125? Probably worth 2-3 grand. There is a blue book of guitars, try calling Steve's and asking if they could look up the price for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave-O Posted May 14, 2004 Report Share Posted May 14, 2004 Wow. Obviously, it depends on the condition of the guitar. You say it's nice, so that's good. If memory serves me correctly, es-175 and es-135's go for more than the 125s. I'd guess your guitar would be in the $1,500 - 3,000 Cdn range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purple foot Posted May 14, 2004 Report Share Posted May 14, 2004 learn how to play it and it will be priceless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Low Roller Posted May 14, 2004 Report Share Posted May 14, 2004 Forget that. It's faster to sell the guitar and buy the equipment that makes you sound good. Kinda like those Nickelback[color:"purple"] musicians. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
\/\/illy Posted May 14, 2004 Report Share Posted May 14, 2004 OH MY GOD!You have a '56 Gibson ES-125. Wow. I'm crying right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
\/\/illy Posted May 14, 2004 Report Share Posted May 14, 2004 Check here! You might be able to get some idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
long time runnin' Posted May 14, 2004 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2004 Thanks for the info. After an hour or so of frantic searching, it looks like this model is sort of the bottom rung of the es (electric-spanish) line that gibson put out, but by virtue of being 48 years old and in good shape, it could probably fetch 4 figures. Wow! I really like this guitar, and if I don't give it back, I'll keep it and play it often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
\/\/illy Posted May 14, 2004 Report Share Posted May 14, 2004 it looks like this model is sort of the bottom rung of the es (electric-spanish) line that gibson put out [color:"purple"]Oh, so it's a shitty 1956 Gibson ES-125. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimoe Posted May 14, 2004 Report Share Posted May 14, 2004 Keep that guitar and kick the fucking jams out with it as often as possible. Be sure to buy a good amp for it too, preferably a Fender Twin Reverb. An old arch-top Gibson and Fender amps go hand-in-hand with producing quality sound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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