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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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For a more detailed description please call (517) 372-7880

  • Very popular Gibson model!
  • SN 520687
  • 1968
  • VG-EC
  • Sunburst finish
  • 16" hollowbody guitar with sharp cutaway
  • Maple top, back and sides
  • Tone bar bracing
  • 14-fret mahogany neck
  • Dark brown finished sides and neck
  • F-holes
  • White-bound body and fingerboard, b-w top purfling
  • 20 fret rosewood fingerboard, 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
  • 6.8 lbs.
  • Two adjustable sound posts installed
  • Newer Hard case
  • Consignment

Gibson ES-175 D Hollowbody Electric Guitar (1968)

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Used

SKU: 40U-212955

Regular price
$9,000 USD
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$9,000 USD
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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.
More Details

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The following specs were provided by our repair and appraisal teams. 
For a more detailed description please call (517) 372-7880

  • Very popular Gibson model!
  • SN 520687
  • 1968
  • VG-EC
  • Sunburst finish
  • 16" hollowbody guitar with sharp cutaway
  • Maple top, back and sides
  • Tone bar bracing
  • 14-fret mahogany neck
  • Dark brown finished sides and neck
  • F-holes
  • White-bound body and fingerboard, b-w top purfling
  • 20 fret rosewood fingerboard, 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
  • 6.8 lbs.
  • Two adjustable sound posts installed
  • Newer Hard case
  • Consignment