Spot Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 I'm considering picking up a '57. Obviously great guitars for Jazz and some blues, but what about other styles? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksdaddy Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 Not at the moment, but I had a 1960 125TDC back in '85 and around 2003 I briefly owned a '57 125TD. Come to think of it, I owned a 120 for a while in the late 80s, which wasn't a lot different. Be very mindful of the neck set. They weren't all that rugged and many need resets. Beware if the action is on the high side and the bridge is all the way down. Look before you swipe the card. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimR56 Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 Not at the moment, but I had a 1960 125TDC back in '85 and around 2003 I briefly owned a '57 125TD. Come to think of it, I owned a 120 for a while in the late 80s, which wasn't a lot different. Be very mindful of the neck set. They weren't all that rugged and many need resets. Beware if the action is on the high side and the bridge is all the way down. Look before you swipe the card. Among the many Gibson hollowbodies I've owned, the closest thing I had to this specific model was an Epiphone Century that I picked up for almost nothing at a local flea market back in the 80's (in fact, I bought two that were almost identical). They were both playable, but would have benefited (and probably did after I sold them) from neck resets. So... good advice from ksdaddy. As for what kind of music you can play on them... I generally don't subscribe to that way of thinking. You're only limited by your imagination. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spot Posted February 25, 2011 Author Share Posted February 25, 2011 Thanks guys.....The guitar in question looks good and the dealer confirms no neck reset required and that the neck is in tip top shape... I'm going for it!!!!!!... Will post pictures soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spot Posted February 26, 2011 Author Share Posted February 26, 2011 As for what kind of music you can play on them... I generally don't subscribe to that way of thinking. You're only limited by your imagination. Good point Jim.....Thom doesn'r seem to have a problem.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spot Posted March 10, 2011 Author Share Posted March 10, 2011 Just got her,.....my 1960 ES-125 T!!! She's a beauty and in brand nw condition for a 52 new old instrument, its actually quite scary!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stein Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 HA! the name of the thread was if there were es-125t owners out there, and now you are an es-125t owner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spot Posted March 10, 2011 Author Share Posted March 10, 2011 HA! the name of the thread was if there were es-125t owners out there, and now you are an es-125t owner. Yes Stein,...and a very happy one to!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaolee Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 I played one at a local dealer about three or four months ago, and fell in love with it. A good ES125 is a wonderful guitar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanfender Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 Just got her,.....my 1960 ES-125 T!!! She's a beauty and in brand nw condition for a 52 new old instrument, its actually quite scary!!!! Beautiful!!!! More pics please!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigh Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 Sweet Craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrorod Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 Very sweet and clean! Congratulations.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spot Posted March 14, 2011 Author Share Posted March 14, 2011 Well,..you did ask!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaolee Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 Thanks. Maybe. Now I'm in lust! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Mello Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 On 3/15/2011 at 7:38 AM, Gaolee said: Thanks. Maybe. Now I'm in lust! Everytime I pull my ES125T out of the case I fall in love all over again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hojo199 Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 Not a "T" but this ES-125 (1948) is on its way to me. Just purchased on Reverb. So excited! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimR56 Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 On 7/22/2020 at 7:49 AM, hojo199 said: Not a "T" but this ES-125 (1948) is on its way to me. Just purchased on Reverb. So excited! Very clean example! Congratulations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksdaddy Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 A few years ago I was sold a 1959 ES-125T basket case. It had been refinished badly. I made all sorts of plans for it but ended up just stripping the varnish off it and leaving it stained dark with no finish whatsoever. It was an outstanding guitar, with the fatter 1959 frets. I sold it and I've questioned that move ever since. It had absolutely no collector value but it was a great utility instrument. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevo58 Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 I bought a ‘58 125T fifteen years ago. It had been through the wringer over the decades. The seller was going to hang it on his wall as deco. It had a poorly -done cutaway. An access hatch slightly smaller than a large county in Texas had been cut in the back. An EMG humbucker (with coil split) had replaced the P90 (which was fortunately in the case). The bridge was glued AND screwed to the top. It sported a nylon-saddle tunomatic. It had some mystery inlay added to the peghead. A bigsby had been mounted at some point. And then removed. The pots and jack were shot and unsalvageable. The tuners had been replaced, and several of the replacements were broken. It was a mess. I cleaned it up, put the P90 back in, and made it playable . Eventually, since it has zero collector value, I added a bridge P90, using the coil-tap hole for the switch. It’s by far my favorite guitar. I can get any and everything I want out of it . What a great guitar 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomGuitar Posted March 14, 2022 Share Posted March 14, 2022 On 11/2/2020 at 7:24 AM, stevo58 said: I bought a ‘58 125T fifteen years ago. It had been through the wringer over the decades. The seller was going to hang it on his wall as deco. It had a poorly -done cutaway. An access hatch slightly smaller than a large county in Texas had been cut in the back. An EMG humbucker (with coil split) had replaced the P90 (which was fortunately in the case). The bridge was glued AND screwed to the top. It sported a nylon-saddle tunomatic. It had some mystery inlay added to the peghead. A bigsby had been mounted at some point. And then removed. The pots and jack were shot and unsalvageable. The tuners had been replaced, and several of the replacements were broken. It was a mess. I cleaned it up, put the P90 back in, and made it playable . Eventually, since it has zero collector value, I added a bridge P90, using the coil-tap hole for the switch. It’s by far my favorite guitar. I can get any and everything I want out of it . What a great guitar This used and vintage guitar site I keep up with is selling a '59 ES-125T with two P90s. Is this the similar to how yours is set up? By their description, it seems like this one also went through some pretty extensive refurbishing, but it looks sweet now. Any thoughts on how this one is set up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOBROJAZZ Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 I’ve got a 125T. It was gifted to me when my house burned destroying all my guitars (17). The man that gave it to me was given the instrument as a gift in’63, put it under the bed, and hadn’t touched it since. The case contained the original tag and sales receipt. I had it set up and cleaned up and it plays like a dream. Amazing 50 years of aged wood tone! I’ve been a professional guitarist (mostly jazz) for a little over 50 years and this guitar’s tone will bring tears to your eyes. Dobrojazz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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