1946 Gibson ES-150 Hollowbody Sunburst w/HSC

1946 Gibson ES-150 Hollowbody Sunburst w/HSC

This Item Is Located At IVG Sherman Oaks

The Guitar Is In Good Overall Condition (Please See Photos)

Maple Top In Original Sunburst Finish Shows Playwear Throughout Including Checking, Scratches, Marks And Dings (As Shown)

Maple Back And Sides

Finish Shows Discoloration Around Input Jack (Please See Photos)

Replaced Strap Buttons

Original Black "Dog Ear" P-90 Pickups

Original Electronics 

Original Tailpiece

Original Pickguard

Mahogany Neck And Rosewood Fingerboard In Good Overall Condition 

3rd Fret Inlay Has Been Replaced 

Professionally Refretted

Professionally Repaired Headstock Crack Does Not Affect Playability With Evidence Of Finish Work In That Area

Headstock Shows Paint Chipping Underneath Tuners

Replaced MIJ Kluson-Style Tuners

Weight: 5lbs 9oz

Nut Width: 1.68"

Neck Depth At 1st Fret: .83"

Neck Depth At 12th Fret: .96"

Guitar Comes With Non Original Hard Shell Case 

The 1946 Gibson ES-150 archtop is a classic electric guitar that exemplifies post-war craftsmanship and jazz-era tone. Featuring a full hollow body, it is built with a laminated maple top, back, and sides, providing warm, resonant acoustics. Its mahogany neck and rosewood fingerboard offer smooth playability, while trapezoid inlays add vintage flair. The guitar’s standout feature is its P-90 single-coil pickup, introduced in the mid-1940s, delivering a rich, punchy tone ideal for jazz, blues, and early rock. The electronics are simple, with one volume and one tone control. The ES-150's sunburst finish, open-book headstock, and classic Gibson Script logo add visual elegance. Known as the model Charlie Christian once favored in earlier variants, the post-war ES-150 transitioned into a more modern electric archtop, retaining its vintage charm while paving the way for later Gibson innovations. It's a treasured piece of guitar history.