Bowdiddley Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 I was fortunate enough growing up to have a grandfather who was a music lover. The memory of his smile when he listened to a good tune is forever etched in my mind. I guess he instilled that love in me also. He is the reason I picked up a guitar in the first place. Well my "Papa" isn't with us any longer but he made sure that I would get his Gibson when he passed. My grandmother told me he said he didn't care what she did with his stuff when he died but I was to get his guitar. Here are some pics and I would appreciate any help you guys could give on determining just what model and year it is. I think it is a ES-125 but that could be way off as I'm no expert in these matters. The serial number is: W2433 13 and is stamped inside the bottom f-hole on the back. Thanks for your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L5Larry Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 "W" is the date code for 1955, so that would be an ES-125 from 1955. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowdiddley Posted September 25, 2009 Author Share Posted September 25, 2009 So it is an ES-125? Thanks for your help Larry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeVeeWee Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 I was fortunate enough growing up to have a grandfather who was a music lover. The memory of his smile when he listened to a good tune is forever etched in my mind. I guess he instilled that love in me also. He is the reason I picked up a guitar in the first place. Well my "Papa" isn't with us any longer but he made sure that I would get his Gibson when he passed. My grandmother told me he said he didn't care what she did with his stuff when he died but I was to get his guitar. Here are some pics and I would appreciate any help you guys could give on determining just what model and year it is. I think it is a ES-125 but that could be way off as I'm no expert in these matters. The serial number is: W2433 13 and is stamped inside the bottom f-hole on the back. Thanks for your help. WOW, cherish this baby Bowdiddley because she's a real beauty!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hall Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 I like that one, and the quilt. A belated note of sympathy for your family loss. Groper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowdiddley Posted September 25, 2009 Author Share Posted September 25, 2009 Thanks guys, I'm real happy with it, it has a very sweet sound and no real issues. Came in it's original case with pink interior and leather on the outside. It also has a Gibson logo on a brass plate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clayville Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 Yup, it looks to be an ES-125. According to A.R. Duchossoir's book "Gibson Electrics: The Classic Years" the 20-fret fretboard was introduced to the ES-125 in "mid-1955" (they had 19-fret boards prior to that). He also says 2697 were made that year. Enjoy it and keep it well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowdiddley Posted September 26, 2009 Author Share Posted September 26, 2009 Thanks clayville, that was the main point that kept me from saying it was a ES-125. Everything I had read only mentioned the 1955 as a 19 fret model. I guess I need to get that book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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