# Gibson ES-295 > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Gibson_ES-295 > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Gibson_ES-295.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gibson_ES-295 > Source revision: 1306710745 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) Hollow body guitar by Gibson, 1952 to 1959 Gibson ES-295 Gibson ES-295 at Sun Studio Manufacturer Gibson Brands Period 1952-1959 Construction Body type Hollow body Scale 24.75" Woods Body Maple Neck Mahogany Fretboard Rosewood Hardware Bridge Les Paul combination bridge/tailpiece Pickup P-90s Colors available Sunburst, Cherry and Natural The **Gibson ES-295** (1952–1959) is a hollow body guitar which was built by the [Gibson Guitar Company](/source/Gibson_Guitar_Company). The ES-295 was introduced in May 1952 as a fancier version of the [ES-175](/source/Gibson_ES-175). The 295 had the same measurements as the ES-175, but it came in gold finish and featured a combination trapeze bridge/tailpiece. ## History In 1952 Les Paul has claimed responsibility for the creation of the ES-295. He is said to have called Gibson and told them to paint an ES-175 gold for a young man Paul met at a hospital. The first ES-295s came outfitted with one pickup. By 1953 the guitar was shipping with two pickups.[1] It was designed to be a full-sized hollowbody archtop which would sell alongside the solidbody Les Paul model. The original price of the 295 was $295.[2] The guitar was discontinued in 1959.[3] In 1990 Gibson reissued the ES-295 but it was again discontinued.[4] In 1999 Gibson again produced the ES-295, this time in a Scotty Moore signature model.[3] In 2013 Gibson also released a reissue '52 ES-295 but discontinued it again.[5] ## Specifications ES-295s came with the same wrap around trapeze tailpiece that was standard on the first [Les Paul Guitars](/source/Les_Paul_Guitar).[1] the whole guitar including the neck were finished in gold with ivory binding and pick-guard. The guitar had two single coil P-90s with cream colored pickup covers. The guitar had a 3 way switch with two tone knobs and two volume knobs. The metal parts were all finished in gold.[2] ## Reception The 295 did not sell well. By 1957 Gibson changed the pickups from [P-90s](/source/P-90) to [Humbuckers](/source/Humbucker). Some thought the gold color was a reason for the diminished interest in the 295. Gibson shipped some ES-295s in sunburst, Argentine Grey and cherry.[1] The guitar was played by Elvis Presley guitarist Scotty Moore.[2] ## Notable players - [Joe Bonamassa](/source/Joe_Bonamassa) - [Danny Gatton](/source/Danny_Gatton) - [Scotty Moore](/source/Scotty_Moore) - [Johnny Marr](/source/Johnny_Marr) - [Geordie Walker](/source/Geordie_Walker) - [Bryan Adams](/source/Bryan_Adams) - [Diego García (Twanguero)](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Diego_Garc%C3%ADa_(m%C3%BAsico)&action=edit&redlink=1) - [Joel Paterson](/source/Joel_Paterson) - Roddy Frame (Aztec Camera) - Featured prominently in the music video "[Are You Jimmy Ray?](/source/Are_You_Jimmy_Ray%3F)" ## References 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Huw_1-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Huw_1-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-Huw_1-2) Price, Huw (19 April 2019). ["Gibson's ES-295 Kickstarted Rock 'n Roll, and this 1953 Specimen is a Heartbreaker"](https://guitar.com/review/vintage-review/the-gibson-es-295-kickstarted-rock-n-roll-and-this-1953-specimen-is-a-heartbreaker/). Guitar. Retrieved 30 November 2022. 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Rogers_2-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Rogers_2-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-Rogers_2-2) Rogers, Dave; Braithwaite, Laun; Mullally, Tim (4 October 2021). ["The Archrival of the Original Les Paul"](https://www.premierguitar.com/pro-advice/vintage-vault/1952-gibson-es-295). Premier Guitar. Retrieved 30 November 2022. 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Roy_3-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Roy_3-1) Roy, James V. ["Scotty Moore signature ES 295"](http://www.scottymoore.net/99ES295.html). *Scotty Moore*. Retrieved 30 November 2022. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-Fjestad_4-0)** Fjestad, Zachary (20 May 2009). ["Gibson ES-295: To Refinish or Not to Refinish?"](https://www.premierguitar.com/gibson-es-295-to-refinish-or-not-to-refinish). Premier Guitar. Retrieved 30 November 2022. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-Guitar_5-0)** ["Hitmakers: Scotty Moore 1952 Gibson ES-295"](https://guitar.com/features/hitmakers-scotty-moore/). Guitar. 25 April 2017. 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