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Gibson ES-295

1955 Gibson ES-295

1. SERIAL NUMBER

A-prefixed five-digit number inked onto orange oval label on back (visible through bass f-hole)

2. HEADSTOCK

Unbound; mother-of-pearl Gibson logo and crown inlays; black finish

3. PLASTICS

Two-layer (w/b) bell truss-rod cover; two cream-coloured dog-ear P-90 pickup covers; white pickup selector switch tip; four clear, gold-tinted speed knobs; clear pickguard with cream painted back and gold embossed floral design; white keystone

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