The ES175 (it was originally offered for sale at $175) is Gibson’s longest running guitar in continuous production, unbroken since its launch in 1949. Solid testament to how right they got it from the off, and how enduring a design they created.
The ES175 was and remains the jazz guitarist’s standard, though the definitive model is from ’58-61 with PAF humbucking pickups. This is one of the 829 single-pickup sunburst ES175’s shipped in ’53, when they were fitted with the gnarly, barking early P-90, fat round necks and the narrower frets of the period.
It’s clearly been a workman’s guitar, and shows some finish peeling from sweat absorption on the rear upper bout. It passed through New York dealer Matt Umanov at some point. It plays and projects beautifully and I bet it could tell a tale or two. All original, down to the single ring tuner buttons characteristic of the time. Original brown hard case with less common green baize lining, in fair condition.
Hello,
What is your asking price for the Gibson ES-175?
Let me know. Thanks.
Daniel
Thanks for asking but it’s not for sale. There are a couple of very similar ones on gbase for $3950 asking prices.
Beautiful guitar. Been working on a 53 just like it