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Gosh! A superb playing and sounding, all original Gibson electric arch top that is 76 years old.... Stop and think about that for a while.

 

Yes, this is a lovely, all original ES-300 that must be one of the true survivors of the 40's swing era. The pickup is amazing, one of the first with adjustable pole pieces and original almost bakelite type tortoise shell cover.

 

Considering it's advanced age, this guitar has survived in most excellent condition, there is no signs of any repairs - the neck set is perfect with no signs of any work being done in that area. I cannot see a single thing that has been changed and that in itself is quite something. 

 

It plays very well with a nice fat neck and a good action, even the frets are hardly worn, no doubt due to a lifetimes playing on flat wounds. 

 

I think the case is original, not 100% sure but it is certainly period correct and is just like what you would expect to find a 40's Martin housed in, probably made by Glieb. 

 

There are no finish issues, everything black lights perfectly and even the tuners are good. This was quite a high end model at the time and must have cost a fortune. I wonder how many have survived after 75+ years, in this condition and all original...

 

Do not it's age put you off. This grand daddy of electric arch tops has no intention of retiring just yet!

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ATB Guitars, UK  

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Mike Long
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Specialties:
Vintage Gibson, Fender and Martin from 1940's-1970's
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Hello we’re ATB Guitars.


We are one of Europes leading sellers of vintage and rare guitars. We only sell vintage Gibson and Fender electric guitars from 1950 until 1975 and have an extensive inventory to browse in our bricks and mortar store in Cheltenham, UK or in our online web store.

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All prices are in UK GBP £ Sterling. Payment can be made by Paypal, bank transfer, cash, or money order cashiers cheque etc. 


Should you not be absolutely delighted with your purchase you may return it to Cheltenham, at your own expense, within 7 days from the date of delivery for a full refund. The item must not have been altered or tampered with in any way, and it must arrive in the same condition as it left us.

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We ship within the UK by Royal Mail Recorded (small items under 2Kg), TNT or UPS and Worldwide by Royal Mail Airmail Signed For (small under 2Kg) Parcelforce, UPS or FedEx. All shipping prices include expert packing, cartons and packing materials but not insurance which is typically around 2% of items value. Currently approx shipping rates for a single guitar are as follows:

UK excluding Northern Ireland and Highlands £29
Most of mainland Europe £49
U.S.A. £129
Asia £149 - £190
Rest of World including S. America £149 - £275

 

 
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