1952 Gibson ES-5, Serial Number A 9711
This Gibson Certified Vintage 1952 ES-5 is a beautiful example of a classic Gibson archtop. Built before the “Switchmaster” designation was introduced, this instrument retains the elegant simplicity of its original 3 volume/master tone control layout without a selector switch.
The guitar is in clean vintage condition with very light checking, mild hardware tarnish, and minimal playwear. A handful of nicks, dings, and scuffs are present throughout, with the most notable being a ½” oval worn through the finish on the back of the neck at the 2nd fret. There’s also a stabilized split in the binding near the pickguard bracket on the treble-side waist, visible on both the top and back. A small corner of lifting binding near the bass-side f-hole was re-glued during inspection. There’s some understated but very three-dimensional figuring in the maple throughout the guitar, enhancing the look of this big, beautiful jazz box.
This ES-5 has undergone a plane and re-fret by Gibson Repair & Restoration and now features a bone nut for optimal playability. Comes with an original Lifton® brown and pink hardshell case and includes a Letter of Appraisal and new Limited Lifetime Warranty.
Specifications
Body Specs
Body Specs
Binding 3-ply Top and Back, Single-ply Headstock, 5-ply Fretboard
Body Finish Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body Material Laminated Maple/Poplar/Maple
Body Shape ES-5
Body Styles Archtop
Neck Specs
Neck Specs
Fingerboard Material Brazilian Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius 304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count 20
Frets Medium (Refret)
Inlays Mother of Pearl Block
Joint Glued In, Set Neck
Neck Material 2-piece Maple
Nut Material Bone
Nut Width 42.72mm / 1.68in
Profile Medium C
Scale Length 647.7mm / 25.5in
Electronics Specs
Electronics Specs
Bridge Pickup P-90 688k
Controls 3 Volume, Master Tone
Middle Pickup P-90 720k
Neck Pickup P-90 715k
Output Jack 1/4"
Pickup Selector None
Hardware Specs
Hardware Specs
Bridge Rosewood Adjustable
Control Knobs Tall Gold Barrel
finish Gold
Pickguard 5-ply Black
Pickup Covers Black
Saddle Material Rosewood
Strap Buttons Plastic
Tailpiece Trapeze
Truss Rod Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover 2-ply Bell
Tuner Plating Gold
Tuning Machines Kluson Waffleback with Keystone Button
Misc Specs
Misc Specs
Accessories Letter of Appraisal, Certificate of Authenticity, and New Limited Lifetime Warranty
Model: GCVP0082
Case Original Lifton Brown and Pink Hardshell
Headstock Gibson Open Book
Headstock Inlay Gibson Logo and Crown in Mother of Pearl
Strings Gauge Flatwound .011-.050
Gibson Certified Vintage 1952 Gibson ES-5, Sunburst
Gibson Certified Vintage 1952 Gibson ES-5, Sunburst
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1952 Gibson ES-5, Serial Number A 9711
This Gibson Certified Vintage 1952 ES-5 is a beautiful example of a classic Gibson archtop. Built before the “Switchmaster” designation was introduced, this instrument retains the elegant simplicity of its original 3 volume/master tone control layout without a selector switch.
The guitar is in clean vintage condition with very light checking, mild hardware tarnish, and minimal playwear. A handful of nicks, dings, and scuffs are present throughout, with the most notable being a ½” oval worn through the finish on the back of the neck at the 2nd fret. There’s also a stabilized split in the binding near the pickguard bracket on the treble-side waist, visible on both the top and back. A small corner of lifting binding near the bass-side f-hole was re-glued during inspection. There’s some understated but very three-dimensional figuring in the maple throughout the guitar, enhancing the look of this big, beautiful jazz box.
This ES-5 has undergone a plane and re-fret by Gibson Repair & Restoration and now features a bone nut for optimal playability. Comes with an original Lifton® brown and pink hardshell case and includes a Letter of Appraisal and new Limited Lifetime Warranty.
Specifications
Body Specs
Body Specs
Binding 3-ply Top and Back, Single-ply Headstock, 5-ply Fretboard
Body Finish Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body Material Laminated Maple/Poplar/Maple
Body Shape ES-5
Body Styles Archtop
Neck Specs
Neck Specs
Fingerboard Material Brazilian Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius 304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count 20
Frets Medium (Refret)
Inlays Mother of Pearl Block
Joint Glued In, Set Neck
Neck Material 2-piece Maple
Nut Material Bone
Nut Width 42.72mm / 1.68in
Profile Medium C
Scale Length 647.7mm / 25.5in
Electronics Specs
Electronics Specs
Bridge Pickup P-90 688k
Controls 3 Volume, Master Tone
Middle Pickup P-90 720k
Neck Pickup P-90 715k
Output Jack 1/4"
Pickup Selector None
Hardware Specs
Hardware Specs
Bridge Rosewood Adjustable
Control Knobs Tall Gold Barrel
finish Gold
Pickguard 5-ply Black
Pickup Covers Black
Saddle Material Rosewood
Strap Buttons Plastic
Tailpiece Trapeze
Truss Rod Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover 2-ply Bell
Tuner Plating Gold
Tuning Machines Kluson Waffleback with Keystone Button
Misc Specs
Misc Specs
Accessories Letter of Appraisal, Certificate of Authenticity, and New Limited Lifetime Warranty
Model: GCVP0082
Case Original Lifton Brown and Pink Hardshell
Headstock Gibson Open Book
Headstock Inlay Gibson Logo and Crown in Mother of Pearl
Strings Gauge Flatwound .011-.050
