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Many new jazz guitarists such as Pat Metheny used these to emulate the sound of Joe Pass and Wes Montgomery's "heart" L5. The ES-175 or ES-175D could be ordered in either sunburst finish or in natural finish (for an additional charge).īeginning in February 1957, ES-175s came equipped with humbuckers. In 1953, the ES-175D, a two-pickup model, was introduced (previous to this a two-pickup model could be custom ordered, and came with a volume knob for each pickup and a master tone located on the lower bout). The model's name is derived from its original price of $175. Its first incarnation had one single-coil pickup (a P-90) in the neck position, and a carved rosewood bridge. It was also the first Gibson electric to feature a stylish Florentine cutaway. The ES-175 debuted in 1949, as Gibson's mid-level laminate top alternative to the L-5 and as an electric version of the L-4. The ES-175 was designed to be a cheaper alternative to Gibson's high-end archtop models Hardware is usually chrome or nickel, with limited runs of gold-plate. The guitar has the standard Gibson scale length of 24.75" and normally has a sunburst and natural finish, though Gibson has produced limited runs in black, white, and wine red. The ES-175 has a rosewood fingerboard with parallelogram inlays, a 3" deep body, a floating bridge, one or two humbuckers (current models are equipped with Gibson's 57 Classic pickups, replicas of the PAF pickups from the late 1950s), 20 frets (earlier models had 19 frets) and independent volume and tone controls for each pickup.
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Unlike Gibson's L5 and Super 400 guitars, the ES-175 typically has an all-laminate construction, which allows the cost of materials and construction to be kept down, as well as assisting in keeping feedback at higher volumes manageable. The action may be lowered or raised to your requirements with the adjustable bridge.Ĭase: Deluxe black plush lined hardshell case.The ES-175 is a single- or dual-pickup archtop electric guitar made by Gibson. String action is set at 5/64" to 6/64" at the 12th fret, with moderate relief for acoustic playing with medium strings. The guitar will accommodate lighter or heavier gauge strings, according to preference. Setup: This instrument is strung with medium gauge nickel roundwound strings (.012-.054). As these guitars were originally shipped in flimsy softshell cases, the owner has thoughtfully provided a sturdy plush hardshell case for its protection.Ī versatile player for jazz, swing or blues, the ES-125 remains by far the best value in a true vintage Gibson archtop. Smooth low action over fine original fretwork and a gentle C profile neck. the guitar is notably light in weight, and warmly resonant. The brilliant original adjustable P-90 pickup provides smooth classic single-coil tone, with tremendous clarity and detail.
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This exceptional example has been preserved in simply astounding condition, without pick, buckle, thumb or fingerboard wear, and its gleaming dark Cremona sunburst finish is 100% original. The laminated body offers superior feedback resistance, and the guitar produces a respectable acoustic tone for playing unplugged or through the amp. With its clear P-90 pickup and fast 24 1/2" scale, the ES-125 offered true Gibson quality and playability at an affordable price. Notes: Introduced in 1938 as the ES-100, the ES-125 was renamed in 1941, and remained in continuous production for over 30 years, becoming Gibson's most popular archtop model ever. Vintage correct chrome raised diamond trapeze tailpiece. Hardware: Original hardware includes nickel-plated Kluson Deluxe tuners, gold barrel knobs, P-90 single coil pickup, contoured tortoise pickguard, compensated adjustable rosewood bridge.
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Materials: Solid Honduras mahogany neck, arched slab-cut maple back and top mahogany sides solid Brazilian rosewood fingerboard and bridge. Please be specificon which instrument(s) you're looking for, and we'll be happy to contactyou as soon as they become available.īody size at lower bout: 16". To be notified of examples of thismodel or similar instruments in the future, please contact. Photos and descriptions of Previously Sold instruments may by found here. If this instrumentdoes not appear on the Instrumentspageit has been sold, and is no longer available. Status: Pricing and hold status for all instruments currently availableis shown on our Instruments page here. Home / Instruments/ Accessories / Ordering / Tips / Friends