1953 Gibson ES-295 Gold Archtop Electric Guitar, Serial #A14316.. ...

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1953 Gibson ES-295 Gold Archtop Electric Guitar, Serial #A14316.
Good looking Gibson ES-295 with some alterations. The finish is removed from the neck and Grover tuners have been installed. Some chipping to the original finish and normal weather checking. There appears to be either tape residue or possible touch up around the bridge pickup area on the top. There is a block spacer under the bridge pickup. The truss rod cover is non-original with mute capability. 6.3lbs. 60's non-Gibson hard case included. Condition: Good.
From The Guitar Shop Collection

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