{"product_id":"gibson-es-140-34-arch-top-hollow-body-electric-guitar-1956-9916","title":"Gibson ES-140 3\/4 Arch Top Hollow Body Electric Guitar (1956)","description":"Gibson ES-140 3\/4 Model Arch Top Hollow Body Electric Guitar (1956), made in Kalamazoo, Michigan, serial # V4974-7, sunburst lacquer finish, laminated maple body, mahogany neck with rosewood fingerboard, original brown tolex hard shell case. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe diminutive ES-140 is an extremely cool little Gibson and a surprisingly great-sounding guitar. The small 3\/4 size ES-140 electric archtop was offered through much of the 1950s, described by Gibson as perfect for students, \"ladies,\" or just guitarists desiring a compact fully hollow archtop. This one shows some signs of use but remains in nicely original condition. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLooking deceptively almost like a toy ES-175, the ES-140 is in fact a fully professional quality instrument with a great-feeling round profile neck, single P-90 pickup, and simple appointments. With a smaller body cavity, the tone is a bit brighter and snappier than the typical ES-175. This 1956 ES-140 -- one of 356 shipped that year -- plays beautifully and has an amazingly big honking tone for such a small instrument -- we think it sounds better than many full-sized archtops.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 36 1\/2 in. (92.7 cm.), 12 3\/4 in. (32.4 cm.) wide at lower bout, and 3 1\/4 in. (8.3 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 23 in. (584 mm.). Width of nut is 1 5\/8 in. (41 mm.). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis guitar shows some general light playwear including light checking and small chips, scuffs and dings to the finish but remains a very nice playing example. The Kluson Deluxe tuners are original with new buttons; all other hardware is original. There is an added strap button to the heel. This example has a good neck angle and has been refretted with slightly larger fret wire than the original making it a fine player. This is a super cool little Gibson; light, incredibly handy and great fun to play. The original brown HSC is included -- many of these ES-140s were sold in chipboard cases, so that is a nice bonus! Overall Excellent Condition.","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46853396070540,"sku":"9916","price":4250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_4c815b6b-02d5-4fe8-9a29-773a14b59da3.jpg?v=1774337299","url":"https:\/\/retrofret.com\/products\/gibson-es-140-34-arch-top-hollow-body-electric-guitar-1956-9916","provider":"RetroFret","version":"1.0","type":"link"}