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Full-length view of a sunburst hollowbody guitar with a single P-90 pickup, two gold control knobs, and trapezoid inlays, in its open case.
01 / 27Full-length view of a sunburst hollowbody guitar with a single P-90 pickup, two gold control knobs, and trapezoid inlays, in its open case.
Full-frame view of the sunburst hollowbody guitar, showing the P-90 pickup, f-holes, two gold control knobs, and trapeze tailpiece.
02 / 27Full-frame view of the sunburst hollowbody guitar, showing the P-90 pickup, f-holes, two gold control knobs, and trapeze tailpiece.
The guitar's dark sunburst back and neck are visible, with six cream tuning pegs and a black hard shell case with gold latches.
03 / 27The guitar's dark sunburst back and neck are visible, with six cream tuning pegs and a black hard shell case with gold latches.
The guitar's dark sunburst back, with visible wood grain and light binding, shows minor surface scratches and wear.
04 / 27The guitar's dark sunburst back, with visible wood grain and light binding, shows minor surface scratches and wear.
Close-up of the black headstock with cream binding, showing the mother-of-pearl Gibson logo and crown inlay, and six cream tuning pegs.
05 / 27Close-up of the black headstock with cream binding, showing the mother-of-pearl Gibson logo and crown inlay, and six cream tuning pegs.
The back of the guitar's dark brown headstock, showing six cream-colored tuning pegs with chrome housings and visible wear.
06 / 27The back of the guitar's dark brown headstock, showing six cream-colored tuning pegs with chrome housings and visible wear.
The sunburst hollowbody guitar is angled from the lower left, showing the dark brown sides, black pickguard, and f-holes.
07 / 27The sunburst hollowbody guitar is angled from the lower left, showing the dark brown sides, black pickguard, and f-holes.
The sunburst hollowbody guitar is angled from the upper left, showing its F-holes, two gold knobs, and a trapeze tailpiece with visible tarnishing.
08 / 27The sunburst hollowbody guitar is angled from the upper left, showing its F-holes, two gold knobs, and a trapeze tailpiece with visible tarnishing.
Close-up of the sunburst hollowbody, showing the F-holes, two gold knobs, black pickguard, and a worn output jack.
09 / 27Close-up of the sunburst hollowbody, showing the F-holes, two gold knobs, black pickguard, and a worn output jack.
The sunburst hollowbody guitar is angled from the upper bout, showing two gold knobs, black pickguard, and trapezoid fretboard inlays.
10 / 27The sunburst hollowbody guitar is angled from the upper bout, showing two gold knobs, black pickguard, and trapezoid fretboard inlays.
The dark sunburst hollowbody guitar's back and sides are visible, showing binding, a strap button, and some finish wear.
11 / 27The dark sunburst hollowbody guitar's back and sides are visible, showing binding, a strap button, and some finish wear.
The guitar's dark sunburst back and side are visible, with cream binding, a jack input, and a strap button.
12 / 27The guitar's dark sunburst back and side are visible, with cream binding, a jack input, and a strap button.
The dark sunburst hollowbody guitar's back and side are visible, showing binding, a jack plate, and light scratches on the finish.
13 / 27The dark sunburst hollowbody guitar's back and side are visible, showing binding, a jack plate, and light scratches on the finish.
The guitar's dark sunburst back and sides are visible, with cream binding and a small scratch on the upper bout.
14 / 27The guitar's dark sunburst back and sides are visible, with cream binding and a small scratch on the upper bout.
Close-up of the guitar's dark brown body with yellow binding, showing the input jack and heavy finish wear and scratches.
15 / 27Close-up of the guitar's dark brown body with yellow binding, showing the input jack and heavy finish wear and scratches.
Close-up of the dark sunburst finish with heavy checking and wear, revealing lighter wood beneath, bordered by a cream binding.
16 / 27Close-up of the dark sunburst finish with heavy checking and wear, revealing lighter wood beneath, bordered by a cream binding.
Close-up of the guitar's dark neck heel, showing the input jack and yellow binding, with minor finish wear visible.
17 / 27Close-up of the guitar's dark neck heel, showing the input jack and yellow binding, with minor finish wear visible.
Rear view of the black headstock, showing six cream-colored tuning pegs with chrome housings, and some finish wear on the edges.
18 / 27Rear view of the black headstock, showing six cream-colored tuning pegs with chrome housings, and some finish wear on the edges.
Close-up of the dark brown headstock with three cream-colored tuning pegs and chrome tuners, showing some finish wear on the edge.
19 / 27Close-up of the dark brown headstock with three cream-colored tuning pegs and chrome tuners, showing some finish wear on the edge.
Close-up of the headstock's rear, showing two chrome tuners with ribbed casings and cream plastic buttons, mounted on a dark, worn finish.
20 / 27Close-up of the headstock's rear, showing two chrome tuners with ribbed casings and cream plastic buttons, mounted on a dark, worn finish.
Close-up of two chrome-plated, ribbed tuners with cream buttons on a dark brown headstock, showing minor wear and screw holes.
21 / 27Close-up of two chrome-plated, ribbed tuners with cream buttons on a dark brown headstock, showing minor wear and screw holes.
Close-up of the black headstock with a yellow inlay, showing six chrome tuners with cream buttons and heavy finish checking.
22 / 27Close-up of the black headstock with a yellow inlay, showing six chrome tuners with cream buttons and heavy finish checking.
Close-up of the guitar's dark fretboard with a cream nut, showing a trapezoid mother-of-pearl inlay and some wear near the frets.
23 / 27Close-up of the guitar's dark fretboard with a cream nut, showing a trapezoid mother-of-pearl inlay and some wear near the frets.
A digital caliper measures the guitar's nut width at 1.68 inches, resting on the dark fretboard with trapezoid inlays.
24 / 27A digital caliper measures the guitar's nut width at 1.68 inches, resting on the dark fretboard with trapezoid inlays.
A digital caliper measures the guitar's neck relief, showing 0.83, with the dark neck and light binding visible.
25 / 27A digital caliper measures the guitar's neck relief, showing 0.83, with the dark neck and light binding visible.
A digital caliper measures the guitar's black body and neck binding, showing a 0.96mm reading.
26 / 27A digital caliper measures the guitar's black body and neck binding, showing a 0.96mm reading.
A digital scale displays "5:9" in pounds and ounces, with the guitar's dark sunburst body and yellow binding visible above.
27 / 27A digital scale displays "5:9" in pounds and ounces, with the guitar's dark sunburst body and yellow binding visible above.

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1946 Gibson ES-150 Hollowbody Sunburst w/HSC

$3,495.00

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Description

1946 Gibson ES-150 Hollowbody Sunburst w/HSC

This Item Is Located At IVG Sherman Oaks

The Guitar Is In Good Overall Condition (Please See Photos)

Maple Top In Original Sunburst Finish Shows Playwear Throughout Including Checking, Scratches, Marks And Dings (As Shown)

17" Body With Maple Back And Sides

Finish Shows Discoloration Around Input Jack (Please See Photos)

Replaced Strap Buttons

Original Black "Dog Ear" P-90 Pickups

Original Electronics 

Original Tailpiece

Original Pickguard

Mahogany Neck And Rosewood Fingerboard In Good Overall Condition 

3rd Fret Inlay Has Been Replaced 

Professionally Refretted

Professionally Repaired Headstock Crack Does Not Affect Playability With Evidence Of Finish Work In That Area

Headstock Shows Paint Chipping Underneath Tuners

Replaced MIJ Kluson-Style Tuners

Weight: 5lbs 9oz

Nut Width: 1.68"

Neck Depth At 1st Fret: .83"

Neck Depth At 12th Fret: .96"

Guitar Comes With Non Original Hard Shell Case 

 

The 1946 Gibson ES-150 archtop is a classic electric guitar that exemplifies post-war craftsmanship and jazz-era tone. Featuring a full hollow body, it is built with a laminated maple top, back, and sides, providing warm, resonant acoustics. Its mahogany neck and rosewood fingerboard offer smooth playability, while trapezoid inlays add vintage flair. The guitar’s standout feature is its P-90 single-coil pickup, introduced in the mid-1940s, delivering a rich, punchy tone ideal for jazz, blues, and early rock. The electronics are simple, with one volume and one tone control. The ES-150's sunburst finish, open-book headstock, and classic Gibson Script logo add visual elegance. Known as the model Charlie Christian once favored in earlier variants, the post-war ES-150 transitioned into a more modern electric archtop, retaining its vintage charm while paving the way for later Gibson innovations. It's a treasured piece of guitar history.

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