Gibson ES-125TDC 1961 Sunburst Ex Martin Simpson

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1961 Gibson ES-125TCD Florentine Cutaway – Cherry Sunburst There is something undeniably special about an early 1960s Gibson archtop. Built during what many regard as Gibson's golden era in Kalamazoo, the ES-125TCD perfectly captures the elegance, craftsmanship and effortless musicality that define the company's finest instruments. This outstanding 1961 example is not only a beautifully preserved guitar, but one with genuine musical provenance. Finished in its original Cherry Sunburst, the colour remains wonderfully vibrant, displaying the graceful lines of the Florentine cutaway and the beautifully proportioned thinline body to perfection. It is a guitar that has clearly been cherished throughout its life, retaining a remarkably original appearance. Light lacquer checking and the occasional minor mark are entirely consistent with a well-cared-for sixty-five-year-old instrument and simply add to its authenticity and charm. Adding another fascinating chapter to its story, this guitar was previously owned by Martin Simpson, one of Britain's most respected acoustic musicians. It was used during the recording of Trails & Tribulations, amongst other projects, and is featured in the album sleeve notes—a wonderful piece of provenance that connects this instrument to an exceptional musician and songwriter. Introduced in the late 1950s, the ES-125TCD represented Gibson's deluxe version of the popular ES-125T, featuring twin P-90 pickups, a Florentine cutaway, Tune-o-matic bridge and individual volume and tone controls. Factory specification includes a 16¼-inch laminated maple body, mahogany neck, Brazilian rosewood fingerboard with pearloid dot inlays, 24¾-inch scale length, ABR-1 Tune-o-matic bridge, trapeze tailpiece and Gibson's legendary pair of cream-covered P-90 single-coil pickups. This guitar also benefits from the highly desirable early-1961 neck, complete with the wider 42.36mm (1 11/16") nut width before Gibson adopted the narrower profile later in the decade