Any reasonably priced ES-125s for sale in the UK?

[garybaldy]

I went to see one yesterday but got a message when half way there that the seller realised it was a 'T'. I know I should have checked but the listing was a 125 and no side photos.
Thanks
31 OCT 25 EDIT: MY SEARCH IS OVER (AS LONG AS MY COLLECTION GOES SMOOTHLY ON MONDAY!) THANKS.
THANKS FOR ALL YOUR COMMENTS AND HELP.

[garybaldy]

Hi. I'm pretty anxious about this. How often do you think I should bump the thread?

[Bill C]

There’s one here, but it ain’t cheap … to think I sold mine for £650 (15 years ago tho) Just a moment...

[garybaldy]

There’s one here, but it ain’t cheap … to think I sold mine for £650 (15 years ago tho) Just a moment...

Thanks. Yes, I've seen that. Helluva price! But that's pretty much the only one atm. I'm starting to toy with the idea of buying from abroad but not sure!!

[wintermoon]

I don't know who the broad is but you can get a nice 150 from the states for a lot less than that even after the duties and shipping.

[Sigmund451]

I think that reverb ad is wishful thinking. The going price for a 125 is around 2k in the EU. I personally think thats high but the world didnt ask my opinion on prices.

[djg]

I think that reverb ad is wishful thinking. The going price for a 125 is around 2k in the EU. I personally think thats high but the world didnt ask my opinion on prices.

2k? where? i buy them all.

[Sigmund451]

Thats the trouble...they are never for sale when you want one.
Thats the price range over the past 6 months or so when I looked at reverb sales in the EU
Ive got one but Im not selling.
I was thinking about it. Then I played it a few days and the thing almost plays itself.

[garybaldy]

I don't know who the broad is but you can get a nice 150 from the states for a lot less than that even after the duties and shipping.

She's a bit dodgey!

[jads57]

Unless you’re going for resale value. Being located in Europe, I would opt for an Asian reproduction like Loar or Eastman,or even a Epiphone import.
And a used one as well, a fraction of the cost. And probably just as good,especially because of the laminate construction build. Electronic parts,pickups are easily replaced.

[RyanM]

Unless you’re going for resale value. Being located in Europe, I would opt for an Asian reproduction like Loar or Eastman,or even a Epiphone import.
And a used one as well, a fraction of the cost. And probably just as good,especially because of the laminate construction build. Electronic parts,pickups are easily replaced.

They have the look but not THE SOUND, es-125 has the classic Gibson sound.

[garybaldy]

They have the look but not THE SOUND, es-125 has the classic Gibson sound.

I hesitated to say this in reply to the post that was directed at me (the OP).
Anyway, I have located a 1958 125 now and am collecting it on Monday.
That's 2 new (to me) guitars in 2 weeks.
And the missus is OK with it!
I'm done now with any more guitars!

[bananafist]

Can I ask whereabouts the T was and asking price? Good luck with your search.

[GuyBoden]

I'm done now with any more guitars!

You're done, but there will always be a next one.

[garybaldy]

You're done, but there will always be a next one.

Don't!

[garybaldy]

Can I ask whereabouts the T was and asking price? Good luck with your search.

It seems to be still up on Facebook Marketplace. Location is Nantwich, UK. Listed (now!) as 1958 Gibson ES125T Hollow Body Electric Guitar£2,200
ps. my search is over thanks!

[jads57]

They have the look but not THE SOUND, es-125 has the classic Gibson sound.

Nor the Price,Lol! But remember they are still laminate construction,and therefore still less prone to feedback issues. Albeit a bit brighter acoustically.
Perhaps The newer Epihone imports or Peerless might sound closer?

[garybaldy]

Nor the Price,Lol! But remember they are still laminate construction,and therefore still less prone to feedback issues. Albeit a bit brighter acoustically.
Perhaps The newer Epihone imports or Peerless might sound closer?

I still wanted one regardless and I've now suceeded in getting one.

[Jx30510]

What Epiphone or Peerless imports are similar to a ES125? Did I miss something ?
I used to have a 1958 ES125 that I stupidly sold about 1200€ 15 years ago.. I had imported it from the US to France for about 800€ in 2005 or so.. they were all over Ebay for that price at that time.
I'd really love to buy one back, but the crazy prices really make me think twice.
I liked that guitar very mucj, but l have a hard time recalling if it was 2500-3000€ good ? I don't think so... Well there's a sentimental thing when buying an old Gibson. But are these really worth the asking price today?
I'm a better player today, and have much better ability to know when I 've got a an excellent guitar in my hands today.
Hard to try one, and getting one without trying, l'm kind of hesitant..

[garybaldy]

What Epiphone or Peerless imports are similar to a ES125? Did I miss something ?
I used to have a 1958 ES125 that I stupidly sold about 1200€ 15 years ago.. I had imported it from the US to France for about 800€ in 2005 or so.. they were all over Ebay for that price at that time.
I'd really love to buy one back, but the crazy prices really make me think twice.
I liked that guitar very mucj, but l have a hard time recalling if it was 2500-3000€ good ? I don't think so... Well there's a sentimental thing when buying an old Gibson. But are these really worth the asking price today?
I'm a better player today, and have much better ability to know when I 've got a an excellent guitar in my hands today.
Hard to try one, and getting one without trying, l'm kind of hesitant..

I believe I was very lucky finding one which was at the lower end of the current asking prices here in the UK.
I paid upfront based on a few Facebook Marketplace pics and minimal description. Subsequently thought the P90 had been changed because I'd read somewhere on this forum that the fixing tags should have holes rather than slots. Ofcourse that isn't always the case . As I've mentioned before it is almost pristine. It plays really well, has a good neck angle, no obvious sinking of the top and sounds wonderful.

[Jabberwocky]

What Epiphone or Peerless imports are similar to a ES125? Did I miss something ?
I used to have a 1958 ES125 that I stupidly sold about 1200€ 15 years ago.. I had imported it from the US to France for about 800€ in 2005 or so.. they were all over Ebay for that price at that time.
I'd really love to buy one back, but the crazy prices really make me think twice.
I liked that guitar very mucj, but l have a hard time recalling if it was 2500-3000€ good ? I don't think so... Well there's a sentimental thing when buying an old Gibson. But are these really worth the asking price today?
I'm a better player today, and have much better ability to know when I 've got a an excellent guitar in my hands today.
Hard to try one, and getting one without trying, l'm kind of hesitant..

The Archtop Tribute AT125 is an excellent stand-in. Ask Masaki-san of Walkin Shibuya Japan to give you a heads up when he gets any in.

[garybaldy]

The Archtop Tribute AT125 is an excellent stand-in. Ask Masaki-san of Walkin Shibuya Japan to give you a heads up when he gets any in.

That looks a very nice instrument. A quick google search shows it was 115800 yen in 2019. What is their price now in $?