Barnfind Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 Hey everyone!! My father in law recently passed away …. I was going through his barn and discovered a 1948 Gibson ES. 125. It is in EXCELLENT condition and since I know nothing about vintage guitars.. was wondering if anyone can give me a ballpark of its value Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedzep Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 (edited) Pretty cool. Can we look? Go to Reverb. There are several there. You can get an estimated baseline. Excellent condition? You're probably in the 3K range and up. Edited May 16, 2022 by jedzep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedzep Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 (edited) https://reverb.com/p/gibson-es-125-1950-1970 There's a price guide here, and a bunch for sale. Edited May 16, 2022 by jedzep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jedzep Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 Beauty! Congratulations. Amazing it's not damaged by moisture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnfind Posted May 16, 2022 Author Share Posted May 16, 2022 Thank you for all your help. The funny part is that my father-in-law did not play any instruments and he never bought anything to collect so I’m guessing you pick this up at a garage sale somewhere… Pretty crazy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnfind Posted May 16, 2022 Author Share Posted May 16, 2022 ** he picked up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedzep Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 I owned a couple 50's versions of these, but was trade happy, and sadly don't have one to play. I especially loved the '53 3/4 size thin body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedzep Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 He had the wisdom, I guess, to note the Gibson name and not let value slip through his hands. Like a person who doesn't know watches or jewelry stops and thinks twice when they see the brand Rolex or Tiffany. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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