Adrian Robinson Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 (edited) Hello, New to this forum and any forum to be precise. I have just purchased a Gibson ES135 (1996) and was wondering if anyone could help me with the spec. I am happy with its authenticity as purchased from a very reputable seller however the neck is causing me some confusion as its binded and looking at similar models of that year I cannot find any others. Have I bought a dud here or is it very uncommon to have this spec on an entry level guitar? I am aware its had some mods (SD Pickups & Possible repaint) there is also signs that its had a Bigsby/Trem fitted at some point. Anyway if anyone could shed some light on this it would be appreciated. Many thanks. Adrian Edited September 6, 2021 by Adrian Robinson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveFord Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 I have not seen that. Does it have nibs? In other words, are the ends of the fret wire covered or exposed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Robinson Posted September 6, 2021 Author Share Posted September 6, 2021 Just now, SteveFord said: I have not seen that. Does it have nibs? In other words, are the ends of the fret wire covered or exposed? Hi SteveFord, Thanks for your response. They are exposed, possible refret as some point maybe? I cannot see the point in the expense in adding the binding either. It’s aged as well as the binding to the body so looks original to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Robinson Posted September 6, 2021 Author Share Posted September 6, 2021 (edited) Serial No 94046446 Edited September 6, 2021 by Adrian Robinson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveFord Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 That's really strange, there's a story behind that one. I'd be happy with it, myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Robinson Posted September 6, 2021 Author Share Posted September 6, 2021 Hi SteveFord, Yes I am happy with it, just puzzled by it and not finding another like it raised concern/interest. Sorry to ask as new on here but how can I find out more or if anyone else has the same on theirs? Appreciate your assistance in advance. Adrian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Asperous Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 Here is another one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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