doodlebob and the magic pencil playthrough

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1966 gibson es 125 tc full size#Ĭlick on the images for full size versions, or click on the model names below for more about each instrument Electric Guitars: Johnny Smith Guitarīy the end of the 1960s, a decision had been made to move Epiphone guitar production from the USA (at the Kalamazoo plant where Gibson guitars were made), to Matsumoto in Japan, creating a line of guitars and basses significantly less expensive than the USA-built models (actually less than half the price).

The Matsumoku factory had been producing guitars for export for some time, but the 1820 bass (alongside a number of guitar models and the 5120 electric acoustic bass) were the first Epiphone models to be made there. These new Epiphones were based on existing Matsumoku guitars, sharing body shapes, and hardware, but the Epiphone line was somewhat upgraded, with inlaid logos and a 2x2 peghead configuration. Over the course of the 70s, the Japanese output improved dramatically, and in many ways these early 70s models are a low point for the brand. Having said this, there are a lot worse guitars out there, and as well as being historically important, the 1820 bass can certainly provide the goods when required.The 1966 Gibson catalogue mentions the single pickup ES-125TC, but only pictures the dual pickup version, the ES-125TDC. This ES-125TC was produced at the famous Gibson Kalamazoo plant, Michigan, USA in 1966 alongside many classic guitars: ES-335s, Firebirds, SGs etc. This example is one of 750 ES-125 TCs shipped hat year. TC stands for Thinline Cutaway (not to be confused with the non cutaway or full body depth hollow-body ES-125 models. The October 1966 recommended retail price was $265 (United States zone 1), compared to $365 for the ES-335, $305 for the SG Standard and between $199.50-$379.50 for a Firebird.

The Cherry Sunburst on the front of this guitar has faded somewhat. Compare with this 196 ES-125TC which retains a far more vibrant finish. 'Cherry Sunburst' is the description of this finish used in Gibson literature of the time, although it is often called 'ice-tea sunburst' in the current guitar market.

Doodlebob and the magic pencil playthrough