1961 Gibson ES-125TCD Heritage Cherry Sunburst

The 1961 Gibson ES-125TDC in Heritage Cherry Sunburst is a stunning example of vintage Gibson artistry at its finest. With its warm, gracefully aged finish and unmistakable vintage aura, this guitar radiates the charm and character of a bygone era. It carries the soulful elegance of early ’60s design—simple, yet striking—offering a visual and tonal personality that’s both inviting and timeless. Every curve, every detail tells a story, making it more than just an instrument—it’s a living piece of musical history with a voice as rich as its heritage.

Body: Laminated Maple top back and sides with a Heritage Cherry Sunburst Nitrocellulose Finish

Neck: Mahogany neck with a Brazilian Rosewood fingerboard with a 12" radius, 24.75” scale length,1.6875” nut width, 20 frets, Pearl dot inlays.

Pickups/Hardware: Original p-90 pickups, Kluson Deluxe tuning keys, Brazilian Rosewood bridge, knobs, bone nut.

Cosmetics: This guitar is in very good condition. The Cherry finish is very vibrant still with little fade. This example maintains all of its original parts. It has light surface scratches and small indentations on the body. The back of the neck is clean, and the frets show minimal wear. Overall, this guitar plays very well and sounds fantastic.

Playability: Our in-house guitar tech has inspected, setup, and restrung this instrument with a new set of strings. The neck is straight, the truss rod is fully functional, and the action has been setup low and comfortable. The frets are in great shape with no major grooves or divots from use and it plays beautifully up and down the fretboard with no dead spots or choking out.

Weight: 5 lbs. 8 oz.

Case: This guitar ships in its original hardshell case, professionally packaged, and fully insured.