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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.

Minder

Specificaties

Body

Binding Multi-ply

Lak Body Natural Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Body 5-ply Laminated Maple

Vorm Body ES-5

Stijl Body Hollow

Nek

Toetsmateriaal Brazilian Rosewood

Toetsradius 304.8mm / 12.0in

Aantal frets 20

Frets Medium (Refret)

Inlays Mother of Pearl Block

Verbinding Glued, Set Neck

Materiaal Nek 2-piece Maple

Materiaal topkam Bone (Replaced)

Breedte topkam 43.1mm / 1.7in

Profiel Chunky D

Mensuur 647.7mm / 25.5in

Elektronica

Brug pick-up P-90 (7.57k)

Bediening 3 volume, Master Tone

Midden pick-up P-90 (7.42k)

Nek pickup P-90 (7.60k)

Output jack 1/4"

Hardware

Bruggen Gold Bigsby Rocker Bridge with Rosewood Base

Bedieningsknoppen Tall Gold Barrel Knobs

finish Gold

Slagplaten Replica 5-ply black (Original in case)

Pick-up Covers Black Dogear P-90

Kunststof onderdelen Black

Zadelmateriaal Aluminum

Strapbuttons White plastic Endpin, Gold (Installed on the heel)

Staartstukken Bigsby B6 Vibrato

Truss Rod Adjustable

Truss Rod Cover 2-ply Stepped

Afwerking mechanieken Gold

Stemmechanieken Kluson Waffleback with Plastic Keystone Tips

Diversen

Accessoires COA, LOA, Limited lifetime warranty

Model: GCVP0084

Koffer Original brown-and-green Lifton Case

Headstock Gibson open book

Headstock Inlay Gibson Logo and Crown Inlay in Mother of Pearl

Strings Gauge Flatwound 11-50

Gibson Certified Vintage 1949 Gibson ES-5N, Natural

Gibson Certified Vintage 1949 Gibson ES-5N, Natural

New Arrival

Certified Vintage

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$14,999

Lak

Natural

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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.

Minder

Specificaties

Body

Binding Multi-ply

Lak Body Natural Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Body 5-ply Laminated Maple

Vorm Body ES-5

Stijl Body Hollow

Nek

Toetsmateriaal Brazilian Rosewood

Toetsradius 304.8mm / 12.0in

Aantal frets 20

Frets Medium (Refret)

Inlays Mother of Pearl Block

Verbinding Glued, Set Neck

Materiaal Nek 2-piece Maple

Materiaal topkam Bone (Replaced)

Breedte topkam 43.1mm / 1.7in

Profiel Chunky D

Mensuur 647.7mm / 25.5in

Elektronica

Brug pick-up P-90 (7.57k)

Bediening 3 volume, Master Tone

Midden pick-up P-90 (7.42k)

Nek pickup P-90 (7.60k)

Output jack 1/4"

Hardware

Bruggen Gold Bigsby Rocker Bridge with Rosewood Base

Bedieningsknoppen Tall Gold Barrel Knobs

finish Gold

Slagplaten Replica 5-ply black (Original in case)

Pick-up Covers Black Dogear P-90

Kunststof onderdelen Black

Zadelmateriaal Aluminum

Strapbuttons White plastic Endpin, Gold (Installed on the heel)

Staartstukken Bigsby B6 Vibrato

Truss Rod Adjustable

Truss Rod Cover 2-ply Stepped

Afwerking mechanieken Gold

Stemmechanieken Kluson Waffleback with Plastic Keystone Tips

Diversen

Accessoires COA, LOA, Limited lifetime warranty

Model: GCVP0084

Koffer Original brown-and-green Lifton Case

Headstock Gibson open book

Headstock Inlay Gibson Logo and Crown Inlay in Mother of Pearl

Strings Gauge Flatwound 11-50

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