1949 Gibson ES-150 Cremona Burst
Brand: Gibson
Model: ES-150
Orientation: Right-handed
Serial Number: None (normal for this model at this time period)
Year: 1949
Country of Manufacture: United States
Weight: 6lbs
Finish: Cremona Sunburst
Top: Laminated Maple
Body: Laminated Maple
Body (details): Archtop, 17"
Neck: Mahogany
Fingerboard: Rosewood with "Dot" inlays
Neck Profile: C
Radius: 10"
Scale Length: 25.5"
Frets: 20 thin frets, medium height, good condition
Bridge: Original Rosewood bridge
Nut Width: 1 11/16"
Electronics: 1 Volume, 1 Tone. IRC pots with Solar capacitor, Sealdtite, blue. Soldering in original condition. Untouched.
Pickups: Original P-90 with adjustment screws.
Hardware:
-Original keys (Kluson 210 "Open Back")
-Clear "Barrel Knobs" with no numbers. The volume knob is original. The tone knob has been replaced.
*Modifications/Repairs: None
Case: Original "California Girl" case
Aesthetic condition: Very good
Technician's notes: This is a fairly rare example with the "Cremona Burst" finish. In the absence of a serial number, the components of this instrument allow us to place it at 1949.
Played by: Eddie Durham, Floyd Smith, Charlie Christian
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