1964 es120 t gibson

by Jerry Butler
(Texas)

My guitar serial number is 243693 it has one volume only, at the upper most point of the pick guard.The color is turquoise blue. i am wandering if this was custom ordered with this color or if this color was even available at the time.the guitar is in excellent condition got it at a local guitar makers store.

ANSWER

Hi, Jerry--

Here is the general info:

ES-120 T
- arched maple top, molded black pickguard, f-hole, maple back, mahogany sides/neck, 14/20-fret rosewood fingerboard with pearl dot inlay, adjustable rosewood bridge/trapeze tailpiece, 3-per-side tuners with plastic buttons, chrome hardware, single coil pickup, volume/tone control, available in Sunburst finish, mfg. 1961-1970.

As you can see, the color you mention was not standard on this model. It may well have been custom ordered, or the guitar may have been refinished. Also, it looks like this guitar has 2 controls, volume and tone.

Here is the pricing info:

1961-1964

Mint $1,150
Exc.+ $1,000
Exc. $875
Avg.+ $750
Avg.$625
General $500

These prices are based on original equipment.

Lynne