Gibson / ES300 / 1946 / Sunburst / Guitar For Sale
Now available on consignment, a 1946 Gibson ES-300 in its original sunburst finish.
Introduced as a higher end electric archtop, this guitar features a 17" wide body with a single P90 pickup, and single volume and tone controls. The guitar has evidently had a busy life which is reflected in it’s condition. Modifications/repairs to the guitar include:
- A strap pin installed at the neck heel.
- Replacement 3ply pick-guard.
- Other tuners have been installed at one point, period no-line Klusons are back
- Replacement tailpiece.
- Re-fretted with medium jumbo fret-wire.
- Repaired crack on the side below the pickguard, and by the output jack. See pictures.
- The back of the neck has been over-sprayed over the original finish long ago
Thankfully it has retained all the most important parts including the original dog ear P90, original bridge, barrel knobs and harness, pick-guard bracket, and truss rod cover.
This is a sweet and clear sounding guitar, responsive and warm, with plenty of punch in the basses and full, bright trebles. Strung with a set of 11-46 flatwounds, it plays very easily with a comfortable action, and is ready to play.
Includes a hiscox hardcase.
Joel's Vintage, Australia 
Online vintage guitar store in Sydney, Australia.
Specialising in original Fender and Gibson guitars.
Buy/Sell/Trade/Consign, by appointment.
