The Gibson ES-125 is an electric guitar, currently around $1450. Close alternatives include the Höfner Club 50 and the Gibson "Old Black" 1953 Les Paul. It pairs well with the Blackstar St. James 100 and the Orange Rockerverb 50 MkIII 2-Channel 50W Head.

Gibson ES-125

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The Gibson ES-125 is a semi-hollow body electric guitar delivering warm, articulate tone with natural feedback control. Its single-cutaway design and P90 pickups provide jazz and rhythm tone. The ES-125 appeals to jazz and blues players.

  • jazz
  • natural
  • warm
  • blues
  • resonance
  • organic
  • vintage
  • rich

Price updated Aug 27, 2026

Genres the Gibson ES-125 is commonly used in

  • Jazz
  • Metal
  • Blues
  • Blues Rock
  • Rock
  • Classic Rock
    citedInferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.

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What are good alternatives to the Gibson ES-125?+

The closest matches in character are the Höfner Club 50, the Gibson "Old Black" 1953 Les Paul, the Dan Erlewine Albert King Custom Flying V - "Lucy". Budget picks: Epiphone BB King Lucille Ebony, Ibanez Iceman Electric Guitar. Boutique upgrades: Gibson Es 335 Dot, Gibson ES-335, Gibson ES-175 (Metheny).

What pairs well with the Gibson ES-125?+

Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Blackstar St. James 100, Orange Rockerverb 50 MkIII 2-Channel 50W Head, Synergy SL2 Module — Run Blackstar St. James 100 into that transparent platform and it finally gets some high gain.

How much does the Gibson ES-125 cost?+

Around $1450 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).

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