1957 Gibson ES-140T, Sunburst, Ex-Martin Barre
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At a Glance:
Model: ES-140T
Year: 1957
Finish: Sunburst
Body: Laminated maple thinline hollowbody
Neck: One-piece mahogany
Fingerboard: Rosewood with pearl dot inlays
Scale Length: 22¾"
Pickups: Original dog-ear P-90 (neck position)
Controls: Volume & Tone
Bridge: Original rosewood bridge with preset compensating saddle
Tailpiece: Original nickel trapeze tailpiece with raised diamond motif
Tuners: Repro single-line Kluson Deluxe
Pickguard: Original tortoiseshell celluloid with bracket
Knobs: Correct amber bonnet knobs
Frets: Original
Case: Original Gibson “crocodile” hard case with Jethro Tull sticker
Condition: Excellent overall
Notes: Ex–Martin Barre
We are not box shifters, we take your packing and shipping very seriously..!
We have to. You're considering spending a lot of money with us and you would obviously like your valuable musical instrument to arrive at your door, without drama, fuss or damage.
We have many years (stretching way back in to the last century) of packing and shipping fragile musical items all over the world - in fact the number of sometimes priceless, vintage instruments we have shipped is in the thousands.
When you buy a vintage or second hand item from us, it will be hand packed by one or more of our specialist, in house staff and then shipped in our own custom made cardboard boxes (If applicable).
We normally ship via our preferred carriers UPS, DPD, Parcelforce and Royal Mail for smaller items such as straps and leads. Tracking numbers are always provided.
Shipping prices vary by item and by location, please see the individual products for details but as a guide, prices for a guitar is usually:
UK - £50
Mainland Europe - £75
USA - £200
Rest of World (rates can vary a lot depending on country) - £250
How can I pay?
All our base prices are in £GBP Sterling and exclude delivery.
Payments can be made by bank transfer (up to any amount) or credit/debit card through our website (up to £10,000.) Due to fraud risks we do not take payment by phone. We accept and use many online payment services that work by way of bank transfer and recommend Wise.com who will in generally offer far better exchange rates than banks.
Do your prices include VAT?
All prices include UK VAT but most used or vintage guitars are sold under the UK marginal scheme for secondhand goods which means you will not get an invoice with the VAT amount shown separately, neither will you be able to claim this VAT element back if you are VAT registered, and the VAT element cannot be deducted for export sales.
For new items such as some guitars, pedals, straps, cables etc 20% UK VAT is included and if you are in an export country, which since Brexit now includes Europe and of course the US, this 20% VAT will automatically be deducted at checkout for you. You may have to pay local taxes and duties when your goods arrive in your home country, we advise you to check with your local customs office to be sure.
Can I reserve or put an item on hold?
Yes you can. Items can be put on hold for a deposit payment of 10%. This will hold the item for up to 30 days but this deposit payment is non refundable in the event of the buyer failing to complete the sale.
A further 10% payment at the end of the initial 30 day period will extend this period for another 30 days and subject to individual approval, this arrangement can be extended at our discretion. ATB Guitars holds title to the goods until paid for in full and if the buyer should change his/her mind for any reason, a restocking fee equivalent to to 15% of the total purchase price will be deducted from any refund given.
Do you have a mailing list?
The best way to get on our mailing list is to submit the form at the bottom of every page on our website. Also follow us on Facebook and Instagram @ATBguitars as most new items are posted there as soon as we buy them and before they go on the website. If you are searching for a specific guitar then send us an email and we will attempt to alert you once one has been found.
1957 Gibson ES-140T, Sunburst, Ex-Martin Barre
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A very cool, clean 1957 Gibson ES-140T in Sunburst, formerly owned and played by Martin Barre. Introduced in 1956 as the thinline successor to the earlier full-body ES-140, the ES-140T combined Gibson’s classic hollowbody construction with a compact body and short scale, creating one of the most charming and distinctive small electrics of the 1950s.
Finished in its original Sunburst, this example presents beautifully and remains in excellent overall condition. The laminated maple thinline body has aged nicely, with the burst retaining great depth and warmth while showing the gentle patina that only decades of natural ageing can bring. The neck finish is original and remains in very good condition, contributing to a wonderful feeling instrument.
The one-piece mahogany neck carries a comfortable medium-to-chunky C profile that feels substantial without being oversized, pairing perfectly with the ES-140T’s short 22¾" scale length. The rosewood fingerboard features pearl dot inlays and appears to retain its original frets, which retain good height and overall the guitar plays great.
Electronics are centred around the correct single dog-ear P-90 pickup in the neck position delivering a warm, woody tone with plenty of clarity and bite when pushed, perfectly suited to the resonant hollowbody construction of the ES-140T.
Hardware remains correct throughout, including the original rosewood bridge with preset compensating saddle and the distinctive nickel trapeze tailpiece with raised diamond. The tortoiseshell celluloid pickguard and bracket are also correct for the period, while the amber bonnet knobs appear original and complete the classic late-’50s Gibson aesthetic.
The only notable change is a set of reproduction single-line Kluson Deluxe tuners. In addition, a strap button has been added near the neck heel along with a white plastic strap button at the end pin position.
The guitar is housed in its original Gibson “crocodile”card case, which still bears a period Jethro Tull sticker; a lovely touch that ties the instrument directly to its former owner.
Compact, lightweight and full of vintage charm, the ES-140T is one of those Gibson models that quietly punches above its weight in terms of character and playability. With its excellent condition, classic 1957 specification and connection to Martin Barre, this is a very cool and collectible example of a wonderfully quirky late-’50s Gibson.
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At a Glance:
Model: ES-140T
Year: 1957
Finish: Sunburst
Body: Laminated maple thinline hollowbody
Neck: One-piece mahogany
Fingerboard: Rosewood with pearl dot inlays
Scale Length: 22¾"
Pickups: Original dog-ear P-90 (neck position)
Controls: Volume & Tone
Bridge: Original rosewood bridge with preset compensating saddle
Tailpiece: Original nickel trapeze tailpiece with raised diamond motif
Tuners: Repro single-line Kluson Deluxe
Pickguard: Original tortoiseshell celluloid with bracket
Knobs: Correct amber bonnet knobs
Frets: Original
Case: Original Gibson “crocodile” hard case with Jethro Tull sticker
Condition: Excellent overall
Notes: Ex–Martin Barre
We are not box shifters, we take your packing and shipping very seriously..!
We have to. You're considering spending a lot of money with us and you would obviously like your valuable musical instrument to arrive at your door, without drama, fuss or damage.
We have many years (stretching way back in to the last century) of packing and shipping fragile musical items all over the world - in fact the number of sometimes priceless, vintage instruments we have shipped is in the thousands.
When you buy a vintage or second hand item from us, it will be hand packed by one or more of our specialist, in house staff and then shipped in our own custom made cardboard boxes (If applicable).
We normally ship via our preferred carriers UPS, DPD, Parcelforce and Royal Mail for smaller items such as straps and leads. Tracking numbers are always provided.
Shipping prices vary by item and by location, please see the individual products for details but as a guide, prices for a guitar is usually:
UK - £50
Mainland Europe - £75
USA - £200
Rest of World (rates can vary a lot depending on country) - £250
How can I pay?
All our base prices are in £GBP Sterling and exclude delivery.
Payments can be made by bank transfer (up to any amount) or credit/debit card through our website (up to £10,000.) Due to fraud risks we do not take payment by phone. We accept and use many online payment services that work by way of bank transfer and recommend Wise.com who will in generally offer far better exchange rates than banks.
Do your prices include VAT?
All prices include UK VAT but most used or vintage guitars are sold under the UK marginal scheme for secondhand goods which means you will not get an invoice with the VAT amount shown separately, neither will you be able to claim this VAT element back if you are VAT registered, and the VAT element cannot be deducted for export sales.
For new items such as some guitars, pedals, straps, cables etc 20% UK VAT is included and if you are in an export country, which since Brexit now includes Europe and of course the US, this 20% VAT will automatically be deducted at checkout for you. You may have to pay local taxes and duties when your goods arrive in your home country, we advise you to check with your local customs office to be sure.
Can I reserve or put an item on hold?
Yes you can. Items can be put on hold for a deposit payment of 10%. This will hold the item for up to 30 days but this deposit payment is non refundable in the event of the buyer failing to complete the sale.
A further 10% payment at the end of the initial 30 day period will extend this period for another 30 days and subject to individual approval, this arrangement can be extended at our discretion. ATB Guitars holds title to the goods until paid for in full and if the buyer should change his/her mind for any reason, a restocking fee equivalent to to 15% of the total purchase price will be deducted from any refund given.
Do you have a mailing list?
The best way to get on our mailing list is to submit the form at the bottom of every page on our website. Also follow us on Facebook and Instagram @ATBguitars as most new items are posted there as soon as we buy them and before they go on the website. If you are searching for a specific guitar then send us an email and we will attempt to alert you once one has been found.
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