1965 Gibson ES 125-T

This non-cutaway 125 is an absolute killer, and is one of my most important instruments. During the Give Jimi Some Love! period, I was playing in a lot of 'outside' keys for a guitar player (B,C Ab), so I really didn't miss the cutaway.

I ended up playing her full on for some time, when a health problem had me searching for a light weight guitar with a big sound. She really challenged many of my construction preconceptions... I mean she is completely hollow but I can get everything from T Bone to Hendrix out of her! I always thought you needed solid wood for that.

Somehow in my mind my the 175 and 125 are the Uncles of the Les Paul-shaped top, good balance (with a single cutaway), traditional Gibson neck and thick harmonic tone.