Up for sale, a 1969 Gibson ES-150DN in excellent condition and in perfect working order. A wholly different instrument than the ES-150 produced by Gibson in the’50s, the ES-150D is essentially a double cutaway version of the classic Gibson ES-175. Fully hollow and sporting a pair of original T Top Patent Stickered humbuckers, the ES-150D has a very rich and full tonal character, beginning with a pleasing acoustic voice that translates well through the pickups with surprising versatility. The guitar weighs in at 6lbs 10oz. Professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar and strung with 11-50 roundwound strings, this ES-150D is one of the more innovative and unique instruments produced by Gibson in the late’60s. This guitar is from the very first year of ES-150D production, and as such, is one of a few 1969 Gibsons to not have a neck volute, although the neck does have the “Made in USA” stamp also introduced in this year. The three-piece mahogany neck has a fairly slender profile. At the nut, with more chunk and roundness up the fretboard and a full C shape that doesnt quite reach baseball bat heft. Rosewood fretboard has small block inlay and retains the original frets which are fairly wide with good meat. The frets exhibit u. Niform, moderate wear on frets 1-7, with lighter wear on the crowns predominantly beneath the plain strings until fret 11. The nut has the 1 9/16 width seen throughout most of the 1960s and 1970s on Gibson’s ES models, and the instrument is extremely comfortable for easy chording and speedy lead lines. On the headstock, the guitar is fitted with a set of Gibson Deluxe Kluson-style tuners. The guitar at one time had Grover tuners with larger washers on the headstock face which still show light impressions. On the body, all of the original electronics are intact, with a pair of original T Top pickups with clean patent stickers, original chrome covers, and untouched solder. The chrome plating on the covers, original patent # ABR-1 bridge, and the trapeze tailpiece is in great shape, showing no notable wear. The original Sprague Black Beauty tone caps are intact too and visible through the treble side F hole, while original orange Kalamazoo label is intact inside the body as well. Three of the stock chrome capped “witch hat” knobs are present, while the other two are genuine vintage Gibson knobs with gold caps. The pickguard is a modern replacement furnished by Mojoaxe with a correct Gibson-style aged bracket. Cosmetically, the guitar exhibits b. Uckle rash central to the back, a few minor nicks on the sides, and a couple pinhead sized shallow marks on the neck profile which is notably clean and smooth, with light wear down to the bare mahogany on the treble side edge. The guitar is structurally sound and the condition will satisfy collectors and gigging musicians alike, with no serious wear of any kind. The guitar is as clean as the photos show it to be! Produced only from 1969-75 and in small quantities, this is a rare vintage Gibson archtop, and a stellar first year model. A modern TKL black tolex hardshell case is included. Check out our shop “Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar, ” and please let us know if we can answer any questions! International orders will be declared as merchandise, and the value of merchandise will be declared as the amount paid. We cannot declare anything as a gift or for a lesser value. The item “1969 Gibson ES-150D Vintage Hollowbody Electric Guitar Blonde ES-335, ES-175″ is in sale since Sunday, July 15, 2018. This item is in the category “Musical Instruments & Gear\Guitars & Basses\Electric Guitars”. The seller is “mmguitarbar” and is located in Seattle, Washington. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Body Color: Blonde
- String Configuration: 6 String
- Model: ES-150D
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Dexterity: Right-Handed
- Model Year: 1969
- MPN: Does Not Apply
- Body Material: Maple
- Soundboard Style: Archtop
- Brand: Gibson
- Body Type: Hollow