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1949 Gibson ES-5N, Serial Number A-3878

This first-year Gibson ES-5N represents a major step in our ongoing drive for innovation during the postwar era. Introduced in 1949 as our new top-of-the-line electric archtop, the ES-5 paired the 17-inch body of our flagship L-5 with a unique new electric format—three P-90 pickups, each with individual volume controls and a master tone. This was the first model of its kind offered by any major manufacturer, setting a new precedent for sonic versatility and design. Seen in the hands of artists like T-Bone Walker, B.B. King, and Carl Perkins, the ES-5 became a staple for early rock and blues musicians as well as the jazz scene these archtops were originally designed for.

Shipped from Kalamazoo on October 21, 1949, to Freeman’s Music, this well-loved example has the look, feel, and sound of an instrument that has been making music for nearly eight decades.

This early example features a 5-ply laminated maple body with strong three-dimensional figuring and a beautifully worn natural finish. There are nicks, dings, and lacquer checking throughout, and the neck has developed a soft satin feel from years of play. The neck is a comfortable, chunky late-’40s D profile that plays cleanly up and down the fingerboard. The area around the input jack—often prone to stress cracks—shows similar wear but remains fully stable. The gold hardware is tarnished throughout but fully functional.

The wiring harness is all original, featuring a trio of P-90 pickups—each strong and balanced—controlled by individual volume knobs and a master tone. Two of the original tall barrel knobs had been lost to time and have been replaced with a vintage set we were able to source. A gold Bigsby B6 tailpiece and matching Bigsby rocker bridge were installed early in the guitar’s history, likely in the late 1950s or early 1960s, giving this instrument even more tonal versatility. A gold Gibson strap button from the same period was installed off-center on the back of the heel, and the white plastic endpin has been glued into place.

The guitar received a professional refret and a beautifully crafted replica five-ply pickguard by Glaser Instruments (the original deteriorating celluloid guard is included). The fingerboard binding, which had slightly shrunk away from the new bone nut, was stabilized with small bone shims matching the nut—allowing for smooth playability and a clean look.

The original brown Lifton case with green felt lining is well worn but remains fully functional.

A well-preserved and fully serviced ES-5 with all the stage-worn look, feel, and soul you could ask for.

This guitar has received a professional setup and thorough inspection from Gibson Certified Vintage and comes with a Certificate of authenticity, Letter of Appraisal, and new limited lifetime warranty.

1949 Gibson ES-5N, Serial Number A-3878

This first-year Gibson ES-5N represents a major step in our ongoing drive for innovation during the postwar era. Introduced in 1949 as our new top-of-the-line electric archtop, the ES-5 paired the 17-inch body of our flagship L-5 with a unique new electric format—three P-90 pickups, each with individual volume controls and a master tone. This was the first model of its kind offered by any major manufacturer, setting a new precedent for sonic versatility and design. Seen in the hands of artists like T-Bone Walker, B.B. King, and Carl Perkins, the ES-5 became a staple for early rock and blues musicians as well as the jazz scene these archtops were originally designed for.

Shipped from Kalamazoo on October 21, 1949, to Freeman’s Music, this well-loved example has the look, feel, and sound of an instrument that has been making music for nearly eight decades.

This early example features a 5-ply laminated maple body with strong three-dimensional figuring and a beautifully worn natural finish. There are nicks, dings, and lacquer checking throughout, and the neck has developed a soft satin feel from years of play. The neck is a comfortable, chunky late-’40s D profile that plays cleanly up and down the fingerboard. The area around the input jack—often prone to stress cracks—shows similar wear but remains fully stable. The gold hardware is tarnished throughout but fully functional.

The wiring harness is all original, featuring a trio of P-90 pickups—each strong and balanced—controlled by individual volume knobs and a master tone. Two of the original tall barrel knobs had been lost to time and have been replaced with a vintage set we were able to source. A gold Bigsby B6 tailpiece and matching Bigsby rocker bridge were installed early in the guitar’s history, likely in the late 1950s or early 1960s, giving this instrument even more tonal versatility. A gold Gibson strap button from the same period was installed off-center on the back of the heel, and the white plastic endpin has been glued into place.

The guitar received a professional refret and a beautifully crafted replica five-ply pickguard by Glaser Instruments (the original deteriorating celluloid guard is included). The fingerboard binding, which had slightly shrunk away from the new bone nut, was stabilized with small bone shims matching the nut—allowing for smooth playability and a clean look.

The original brown Lifton case with green felt lining is well worn but remains fully functional.

A well-preserved and fully serviced ES-5 with all the stage-worn look, feel, and soul you could ask for.

This guitar has received a professional setup and thorough inspection from Gibson Certified Vintage and comes with a Certificate of authenticity, Letter of Appraisal, and new limited lifetime warranty.

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Guitar Specifications

Cuerpo

Binding Multi-ply

Acabado del cuerpo Natural Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Cuerpo 5-ply Laminated Maple

Forma del cuerpo ES-5

Estilos de cuerpo Hollow

Mastil

Material del diapasón Brazilian Rosewood

Radio del diapasón 304.8mm / 12.0in

Recuento de trastes 20

Trastes Medium (Refret)

Incrustaciones Mother of Pearl Block

Union Glued, Set Neck

Material del mastil 2-piece Maple

Material de la cejilla Bone (Replaced)

Ancho de la cejilla 43.1mm / 1.7in

Perfil Chunky D

Longitud de la escala 647.7mm / 25.5in

Electrónica

Pastilla de puente P-90 (7.57k)

Controles 3 volume, Master Tone

Pastilla intermedia P-90 (7.42k)

Pastilla de mástil P-90 (7.60k)

Conector de salida 1/4"

Hardware

Puentes Gold Bigsby Rocker Bridge with Rosewood Base

Controles Tall Gold Barrel Knobs

finish Gold

Golpeadores Replica 5-ply black (Original in case)

Cubierta de pastilla Black Dogear P-90

Partes plásticas Black

Material de la selleta Aluminum

Botones de correa White plastic Endpin, Gold (Installed on the heel)

Cordales Bigsby B6 Vibrato

Alma Adjustable

Cubierta del alma 2-ply Stepped

Revestimiento del afinador Gold

Clavijeros Kluson Waffleback with Plastic Keystone Tips

Miscelánea

Accesorios COA, LOA, Limited lifetime warranty

Model: GCVP0084

Estuche Original brown-and-green Lifton Case

Headstock Gibson open book

Incrustación en la pala Gibson Logo and Crown Inlay in Mother of Pearl

Fuerza cuerdas Flatwound 11-50

Gibson Certified Vintage 1949 Gibson ES-5N, Natural

Gibson Certified Vintage 1949 Gibson ES-5N, Natural

New Arrival

Certified Vintage

Precio

$14,999

Acabado

Natural

Shipping

Garantía limitada de por vida

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Estuche incluido

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1949 Gibson ES-5N, Serial Number A-3878

This first-year Gibson ES-5N represents a major step in our ongoing drive for innovation during the postwar era. Introduced in 1949 as our new top-of-the-line electric archtop, the ES-5 paired the 17-inch body of our flagship L-5 with a unique new electric format—three P-90 pickups, each with individual volume controls and a master tone. This was the first model of its kind offered by any major manufacturer, setting a new precedent for sonic versatility and design. Seen in the hands of artists like T-Bone Walker, B.B. King, and Carl Perkins, the ES-5 became a staple for early rock and blues musicians as well as the jazz scene these archtops were originally designed for.

Shipped from Kalamazoo on October 21, 1949, to Freeman’s Music, this well-loved example has the look, feel, and sound of an instrument that has been making music for nearly eight decades.

This early example features a 5-ply laminated maple body with strong three-dimensional figuring and a beautifully worn natural finish. There are nicks, dings, and lacquer checking throughout, and the neck has developed a soft satin feel from years of play. The neck is a comfortable, chunky late-’40s D profile that plays cleanly up and down the fingerboard. The area around the input jack—often prone to stress cracks—shows similar wear but remains fully stable. The gold hardware is tarnished throughout but fully functional.

The wiring harness is all original, featuring a trio of P-90 pickups—each strong and balanced—controlled by individual volume knobs and a master tone. Two of the original tall barrel knobs had been lost to time and have been replaced with a vintage set we were able to source. A gold Bigsby B6 tailpiece and matching Bigsby rocker bridge were installed early in the guitar’s history, likely in the late 1950s or early 1960s, giving this instrument even more tonal versatility. A gold Gibson strap button from the same period was installed off-center on the back of the heel, and the white plastic endpin has been glued into place.

The guitar received a professional refret and a beautifully crafted replica five-ply pickguard by Glaser Instruments (the original deteriorating celluloid guard is included). The fingerboard binding, which had slightly shrunk away from the new bone nut, was stabilized with small bone shims matching the nut—allowing for smooth playability and a clean look.

The original brown Lifton case with green felt lining is well worn but remains fully functional.

A well-preserved and fully serviced ES-5 with all the stage-worn look, feel, and soul you could ask for.

This guitar has received a professional setup and thorough inspection from Gibson Certified Vintage and comes with a Certificate of authenticity, Letter of Appraisal, and new limited lifetime warranty.

1949 Gibson ES-5N, Serial Number A-3878

This first-year Gibson ES-5N represents a major step in our ongoing drive for innovation during the postwar era. Introduced in 1949 as our new top-of-the-line electric archtop, the ES-5 paired the 17-inch body of our flagship L-5 with a unique new electric format—three P-90 pickups, each with individual volume controls and a master tone. This was the first model of its kind offered by any major manufacturer, setting a new precedent for sonic versatility and design. Seen in the hands of artists like T-Bone Walker, B.B. King, and Carl Perkins, the ES-5 became a staple for early rock and blues musicians as well as the jazz scene these archtops were originally designed for.

Shipped from Kalamazoo on October 21, 1949, to Freeman’s Music, this well-loved example has the look, feel, and sound of an instrument that has been making music for nearly eight decades.

This early example features a 5-ply laminated maple body with strong three-dimensional figuring and a beautifully worn natural finish. There are nicks, dings, and lacquer checking throughout, and the neck has developed a soft satin feel from years of play. The neck is a comfortable, chunky late-’40s D profile that plays cleanly up and down the fingerboard. The area around the input jack—often prone to stress cracks—shows similar wear but remains fully stable. The gold hardware is tarnished throughout but fully functional.

The wiring harness is all original, featuring a trio of P-90 pickups—each strong and balanced—controlled by individual volume knobs and a master tone. Two of the original tall barrel knobs had been lost to time and have been replaced with a vintage set we were able to source. A gold Bigsby B6 tailpiece and matching Bigsby rocker bridge were installed early in the guitar’s history, likely in the late 1950s or early 1960s, giving this instrument even more tonal versatility. A gold Gibson strap button from the same period was installed off-center on the back of the heel, and the white plastic endpin has been glued into place.

The guitar received a professional refret and a beautifully crafted replica five-ply pickguard by Glaser Instruments (the original deteriorating celluloid guard is included). The fingerboard binding, which had slightly shrunk away from the new bone nut, was stabilized with small bone shims matching the nut—allowing for smooth playability and a clean look.

The original brown Lifton case with green felt lining is well worn but remains fully functional.

A well-preserved and fully serviced ES-5 with all the stage-worn look, feel, and soul you could ask for.

This guitar has received a professional setup and thorough inspection from Gibson Certified Vintage and comes with a Certificate of authenticity, Letter of Appraisal, and new limited lifetime warranty.

Leer menos

Guitar Specifications

Cuerpo

Binding Multi-ply

Acabado del cuerpo Natural Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Cuerpo 5-ply Laminated Maple

Forma del cuerpo ES-5

Estilos de cuerpo Hollow

Mastil

Material del diapasón Brazilian Rosewood

Radio del diapasón 304.8mm / 12.0in

Recuento de trastes 20

Trastes Medium (Refret)

Incrustaciones Mother of Pearl Block

Union Glued, Set Neck

Material del mastil 2-piece Maple

Material de la cejilla Bone (Replaced)

Ancho de la cejilla 43.1mm / 1.7in

Perfil Chunky D

Longitud de la escala 647.7mm / 25.5in

Electrónica

Pastilla de puente P-90 (7.57k)

Controles 3 volume, Master Tone

Pastilla intermedia P-90 (7.42k)

Pastilla de mástil P-90 (7.60k)

Conector de salida 1/4"

Hardware

Puentes Gold Bigsby Rocker Bridge with Rosewood Base

Controles Tall Gold Barrel Knobs

finish Gold

Golpeadores Replica 5-ply black (Original in case)

Cubierta de pastilla Black Dogear P-90

Partes plásticas Black

Material de la selleta Aluminum

Botones de correa White plastic Endpin, Gold (Installed on the heel)

Cordales Bigsby B6 Vibrato

Alma Adjustable

Cubierta del alma 2-ply Stepped

Revestimiento del afinador Gold

Clavijeros Kluson Waffleback with Plastic Keystone Tips

Miscelánea

Accesorios COA, LOA, Limited lifetime warranty

Model: GCVP0084

Estuche Original brown-and-green Lifton Case

Headstock Gibson open book

Incrustación en la pala Gibson Logo and Crown Inlay in Mother of Pearl

Fuerza cuerdas Flatwound 11-50

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