All photos are of the actual item for sale.
Used Item
The guitar is in very good condition. There are scratches, scuffs, and finish checking in places. It was recently setup by a pro. The electronics all work but the pots are still a little scratchy. The original case is in good condition and all latches and hinges function perfectly. Please see the photos above; they are of the actual item for sale.
Gibson Memphis 1953 ES-295 Archtop Electric Guitar with Original Case – Gold Top
Hollowbody Electric Guitar with Maple Top, Back, and Sides, Rosewood Fingerboard, and 2 Single-coil Pickups
The Gibson Memphis ES-295 hollowbody electric guitar is the instrument that launched rock ‘n’ roll. That’s right: Scotty Moore, Elvis’s lead guitarist, played one, as did many other axemen of the era. Historically correct features, because this is no reissue, including a Bullion Gold nitrocellulose finish, cream-covered Memphis P-90 pickups, tulip button Kluson tuners, and a Bail tailpiece. Grab a slice of music history: the Gibson Memphis “Real” 1953 ES-295. This is the guitar that launched Rock ‘N’ Roll!
Features
100% American made in Memphis, TN
Laminated maple arched top and back; solid maple sides
Rosewood fingerboard
3-ply binding
Wood riser for the bridge pickup
Original Memphis P-90 “dog ear” pickups
Original Bail tailpiece; tulip button Kluson tuners
Includes the original hard case
Includes
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the guitar in its factory original case packaged in a new, brown box.
*There could be important accessories not included. We do our best to call out the accessories that should be included that are missing, however, we don’t research every item to know with certainty what should be included. Please do this research before bidding and know what you are purchasing.
Everything included in the auction will be pictured in the photos above. If something is not pictured or mentioned, it is not included with the purchase.
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RETURN INFORMATION
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