Gibson / ES-5 Switchmaster / 1952 / Sunburst / Guitar For Sale
Gibson ES-5 Switchmaster (1952)
Offered at 12 500 €, this 1952 Gibson ES-5 Switchmaster represents one of the most sophisticated archtop designs from the early Kalamazoo era.
As Gibson’s flagship model at the time, it features a full hollowbody construction paired with three original P-90 pickups, offering a wide and nuanced tonal range suited to jazz, blues, and early electric styles.
Finished in Sunburst and appointed with gold hardware and parallelogram inlays, the instrument reflects the elevated specification and craftsmanship associated with Gibson’s top-tier models of the period.
A rare and expressive archtop, combining acoustic depth, tonal versatility, and strong collector appeal.
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