Gibson ES-225T Sunburst from 1956 in excellent condition. Very rare and beautiful Gibson ES-225T, manufactured in Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA, at the historic Gibson factory, in 1956. It is historically important to understand the role of the "T" in the designation of certain Gibson guitars, particularly regarding the ES-225T which was the first hollow, semi-hollow body electric guitar, manufactured by Gibson in Kalamazoo, as early as 1955/1956. The "T" in the name refers to the fact that the body of the guitar is thinner than that of traditional hollow-body guitars. This makes it lighter and easier to play, while retaining the resonance and sound characteristic of hollow-body guitars. In fact, the Gibson ES-225T paved the way for a series of other hollow-body electric guitar models that followed, such as the Gibson Byrdland, the Gibson ES-350T and the ES-335. These guitars have become benchmarks in the world of music, especially in jazz, blues and rock. The Gibson ES-225T can therefore be considered the mother of these models including the famous ES-330 and ES-335, notably used by BB King, Eric Clapton, Richie Blackmore, Alvin Lee or even Noel Gallagher to name a few. Thus, it has greatly contributed to the history of Gibson, but also to that of the electric guitar in general, shaping the landscape of similar electric guitars that were played by many iconic guitarists over the decades. And the additional particularity of this guitar is the fact that it has 3 P-90 pickups. Indeed, two models were produced in the factory: the ES-225T having a P-90 pickup in the middle position, and the ES-225TD having a P-90 pickup in the bridge position and one in the neck position. This one was modified a few years after its manufacture and therefore has 3 P-90 pickups. Indeed, no similar model existing in the factory, we can consider that this guitar came to fill the gap at Gibson, at that time, of a semi-hollow guitar with 3 microphones. This model would then come to present itself as an ES-5 with a semi-hollow body and a Florentine cutaway. In short, a modification of the time, understandable and all the more interesting and rare thanks to these elements. Thus, here for sale is a superb Gibson ES-225T Sunburst from 1956, considered as the first year of production according to some sources, which will delight both musicians and passionate guitarists by its exceptional sound and playing comfort, as collectors by its historical importance and its remarkable contribution to the evolution of the electric guitar and its artists. Technical specifications: Top: Maple Back: Maple Sides: Maple Neck: Mahogany Fingerboard: Rosewood Nut width: 45.5 mm Radius: 12" Frets: 20 medium frets Scale length: 25.5" (625 mm) Profile: C Hardware: Chrome Pickups: 3x P90 Controls: 2x Volume / 2x Tone / 3-position switch: Pickup selector Country of manufacture: United States Year: 1956 Finish: Tobacco burst Decorations: White inlay fingerboard markers Details: Normal signs of wear considering its age / Delivered in a contemporary case Like all our instruments, this guitar has been fully checked and adjusted. It has a very pleasant playing comfort which makes its play very pleasant and attractive. With a dynamic, powerful, well-defined, balanced, resonant sound, with good sustain, and with a very vintage grain, all offering a superb mojo to this guitar, which will surely fill with joy all passionate musicians / guitarists and collectors.