{"product_id":"vintage-gibson-es-300-usa-1946","title":"Vintage Gibson ES-300 - USA 1946","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere is a 1946 Gibson ES-300 in sunburst, a beautifully aged example of one of Gibson’s important post-war archtop designs. With its warm amber-tinted nitro finish and full-depth hollowbody construction, this guitar captures the early evolution of Gibson’s electric archtop era with strong vintage character and visual appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example features a 17-inch non-cutaway laminated maple hollow body with a mahogany neck and Brazilian rosewood fingerboard. The result is a rich, open acoustic response with strong fundamental tone and the airy resonance typical of early Gibson hollowbody construction. The sunburst finish has developed a natural patina and lacquer checking consistent with its age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt retains period-correct appointments including white body binding, pearl double parallelogram inlays, Kluson Deluxe tuners, and the classic Gibson headstock with crown inlay. The original-style controls with high-top barrel knobs are also present, maintaining its authentic vintage character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElectronics and hardware show a mix of originality and sympathetic replacement parts. The pickguard has been replaced, and the tailpiece appears to be a later Gibson-style replacement with evidence of a previous mounting point. There is a repaired crack on the treble-side bout with non-professional finish touch-up, along with a crack near the input jack. The back of the neck has been refinished in the playing area, and a former strap button hole remains at the heel. Despite these cosmetic and structural notes, the guitar remains fully functional and stable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlayability is strong, with a comfortable neck and responsive feel suited to professional use. The guitar delivers warm, rounded archtop tones with excellent clarity and natural acoustic depth, making it suitable for both stage and studio environments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt comes supplied in a non-original hard shell case and includes a comprehensive assessment from Gruhn Guitars (Nashville, TN). A well-preserved and characterful early post-war Gibson ES-300 with genuine vintage presence and musical utility.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1946\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry\u003c\/strong\u003e: USA \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e: Vintage Gibson ES-300\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e: Warm Amber-tinted Nitro \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBody\u003c\/strong\u003e: Laminated figured maple top and back\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeck\u003c\/strong\u003e: Solid mahogany\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFingerboard\u003c\/strong\u003e: Solid Brazilian rosewood, dual-parallelogram inlays, 12\" radius\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale\u003c\/strong\u003e: 25.5\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePickups\u003c\/strong\u003e: Single P-90 pickup with original electronics\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBridge\u003c\/strong\u003e: Adjustable compensated Brazilian rosewood bridge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuners\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kluson Deluxe Keystone\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase\u003c\/strong\u003e: Non-original Gibson HSC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Reemes Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53838899937599,"sku":"RMC-MUS-G84119969","price":3037.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/7535\/9039\/files\/Vintage_Gibson_ES-300_-_USA_1946.jpg?v=1782094851","url":"https:\/\/www.reemesmusic.com\/products\/vintage-gibson-es-300-usa-1946","provider":"Reemes Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}