Up for admiration is a stunning example of a 1958 Gibson ES-125T, presented in excellent condition and complete with its original Gibson alligator-style case. This vintage piece is not just a guitar—it's a part of musical history.
 
A Brief History of the ES-125 Series
 
The Gibson ES-125 was first introduced in 1941 as the successor to the ES-100, serving as an entry-level electric archtop guitar. The original model featured a single P-90 pickup in the neck position, along with a volume and tone control. These early models were built with a smaller 14.5" body, but production was short-lived due to World War II and ceased in 1942.
 
Gibson revived the ES-125 in 1946 with significant changes, most notably a larger 16.25" wide body—matching the dimensions of the ES-150. It featured a rosewood fingerboard initially adorned with trapezoid inlays, which later transitioned to simpler dot inlays.
In 1956, Gibson introduced a new variation: the ES-125T ("T" for thinline). This model retained the essence of the original ES-125 but with a thinner, more comfortable body. Over time, the ES-125 series expanded to include models with double P-90 pickups and sharp Florentine cutaways, giving players more options for tone and playability. Both the thinline and full-depth versions remained in production until they were phased out in the early 1970s.
 
Model Evolution
1946 – Reintroduction of ES-125 with 3.5" thick body and pearloid fingerboard inlays
1948 – Switch to dot inlays
1950 – Addition of adjustable pole P-90 pickup
1956 – Launch of the ES-125T thinline model
 
Model Variants (1946–1970)
ES-125 – Full-depth, single P-90, non-cutaway
ES-125D – Full-depth, double P-90 (rare, 1957)
ES-125C – Full-depth, Florentine cutaway (1965–71)
ES-125CD – Full-depth, dual pickups, cutaway (1965–71)
ES-125T – Thinline body, non-cutaway (1956–69)
ES-125TD – Thinline, double pickups (1957–64)
ES-125TC – Thinline with cutaway (1960–70)
ES-125TCD – Thinline, double pickups, cutaway (1960–70)
 
Specs of this actual guitar
Body: Maple top, back, and sides; 16.25" wide lower bout; single-ply binding
Neck: Mahogany with rosewood fingerboard and pearl dot inlays; 20 frets, joins body at 14th fret
Pickup: Original single P-90
Tuners: Original 3-on-a-side Kluson tuners
Tailpiece: A vintage replacement, likely from a Kay guitar
Case: Original Gibson alligator-style case
Factory Order Number: T6150 29 (“T” denotes 1958 production year)
 
This 1958 Gibson ES-125T is in crazy good condition with no almost no scratches.
It comes with original Gibson alligator case in average condition (a recent soft bag is also included) and a 50s Gibson string pack.