The ES-175 was a hit from it's introduction in 1949. The ES-175 was used by many top players (Herb Ellis, Joe Pass and Steve Howe to name just a few). With its steadfast professional features and sound it became one of Gibson's most successful ES models. Sunburst finish, 16" maple body with sharp cutaway. With rough period HSC (blue lining). VG-EC. On consignment.
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Very popular Gibson model!
SN 520687
1968
VG-EC
Gloss finish
16" hollowbody guitar with sharp cutaway
Maple top, back and sides
Tone bar bracing
14-fret mahogany neck
C-shaped neck profile
Sunburst finished top and back
Dark brown finished sides and neck
F-holes
White-bound body and fingerboard, b-w top purfling
20 fret rosewood fingerboard
Pearloid double parallelogram inlays
ABR1 tune-o-matic bridge with Brazilan rosewood base
Replacement saddles
2 "patent number" humbucking pickups
3-way toggle switch (plastic ring broken)
2 volume and 2 tone controls (replacement knobs)
Pots are in cans, wiring is original
Beveled edge b-w-b-w-b pickguard
Replacement trapeze "T" tailpiece with zig-zag tubes
Black peghead overlay features pearl crown and "Gibson" logo
Schaller tuners installed
1-9/16" nut, ~24-3/4" scale, ~3-1/4" body depth, 6.8 lbs.
Two adjustable sound posts installed (reduces feedback)
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Gibson ES-175 D Hollowbody Electric Guitar (1968)

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The ES-175 was a hit from it's introduction in 1949. The ES-175 was used by many top players (Herb Ellis, Joe Pass and Steve Howe to name just a few). With its steadfast professional features and sound it became one of Gibson's most successful ES models. Sunburst finish, 16" maple body with sharp cutaway. With rough period HSC (blue lining). VG-EC. On consignment.

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