Gibson ES-150 DC Walnut 1969

This 1969 Gibson ES-150 DC gives the familiar double cutaway a fully hollow body

A well-known Gibson contour, but with a character all its own: this 1969 Gibson ES-150 DC in Walnut is no ordinary double-cutaway Gibson. The model appeared in 1969 and combines a recognizable shape with a deeper, fully hollow body. This gives this vintage electric guitar a different approach than an ES-335 with a central sustain block. The Walnut finish complements the understated character of this instrument beautifully. For the enthusiast seeking an original Gibson from the late 1960s, this is a particularly interesting find.

The hollowbody design gives the ES-150 DC an open, resonant foundation. The two humbuckers provide room for warm jazz tones, rounded blues lines, and chords with a full low end. The combination of a hollow body and humbuckers invites experimentation with attack and amplifier settings. The additional master volume is also practical: you can adjust the overall level without constantly changing the balance between the pickups. A characterful choice for players who enjoy letting their guitar and amplifier interact.

The original model construction features a laminated maple hollowbody with a double Venetian cutaway and two f-holes, without the continuous central sustain block of an ES-335. The nominal body depth is approximately 3 inches. The mahogany neck has a rosewood fretboard with 22 frets and block inlays. The scale length is 24.75 inches, approximately 629 mm. Two Gibson humbuckers, a three-way switch, individual pickup volumes, and an additional master volume are part of the model's standard equipment, as is an adjustable Tune-O-Matic bridge with a trapeze tailpiece. The finish on this example is Walnut. The precise tone controls, neck construction, and tuning hardware markings should be checked on this example: historical descriptions and documented instruments differ on these points. Weight, radius, exact top width, and neck dimensions have not been measured on this instrument.

This instrument is in very good condition, with only light signs of use appropriate to its age. All parts are original. The instrument will be inspected and, if necessary, set up by our technician before shipping or collection.