1958 Gibson Electric, #0905329/ES225-T

by max brown
(sonora, ca. usa)

I have inherited the guitar from my dad. It is in excellent condition. I have original case, and amp from 1958. I am curious what the value is, so i can insure it. Thanks, Max Brown

ANSWER

Hi, Max--

I think your guitar must be an ES225T. There was no ES225I made by Gibson.

If this sounds like your guitar:

ES-225 T
- single sharp cutaway thin body, 16.25 in. wide by 20.25 in. long by 1 3/4 in. deep, 24 3/4 in. scale, arched maple top, f-holes, raised layered black pickguard, bound body, maple back/sides, mahogany neck, 14/20-fret bound rosewood fingerboard with pearl dot inlay, trapeze wrapover tailpiece, blackface peghead with pearl logo inlay, single coil pickup, volume/tone control, available in Natural and Sunburst finish, mfg. 1955-1959.

Here is Blue Book value:

Mint $2,500
Exc.+$2,000
Exc.$1,650
Avg.+$1,375
Avg.$1,050
General $875

Hope this helps!

Lynne