{"product_id":"gibson-es-175-sunburst-1953-1989823","title":"Gibson ES-175 Sunburst 1953","description":"\u003ci\u003eThe following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician. For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please call to speak to one of our experts.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSummary\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinish: \u003c\/b\u003eOriginal finish with touchup.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBody Material: \u003c\/b\u003eMaple\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTop Material: \u003c\/b\u003eMaple\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBody Details: \u003c\/b\u003eHollow laminated maple body. The pickup cavity has been modified to fit full sized humbucker pickups. There are two repaired cracks on the sides: one on the upper shoulder, and one near the output jack (there is finish touchup over this crack). There is a filled hole on the bottom under the tailpiece mounting plate from the original tailpiece's footprint. A new hole has been drilled through the bottom and an endpin has been installed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck Material: \u003c\/b\u003eMahogany\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck Profile: \u003c\/b\u003eC\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck Thickness (IN): \u003c\/b\u003e1st fret .893\", 9th fret .981\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFingerboard Radius: \u003c\/b\u003e12.00\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNut Width: \u003c\/b\u003e1-11\/16\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eScale Length: \u003c\/b\u003e24 3\/4\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck Details: \u003c\/b\u003eHonduran mahogany neck with bound Brazilian rosewood fingerboard and double parallelogram inlays. The tuner post holes have been modified to fit the existing tuners.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eElectronics: \u003c\/b\u003eSeymour Duncan Seth Lover pickup with volume and tone controls. The guitar has been rewired.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePickup Measurements: \u003c\/b\u003e7.3K\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHardware: \u003c\/b\u003eThe tuners, tailpiece, pickup mounting ring, and knobs are not original (the knobs are vintage but later top hats). All other hardware is original.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight: \u003c\/b\u003e5 lbs 10 oz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCosmetic Condition: \u003c\/b\u003eThis vintage guitar is in good condition with wear consistent with its age. The finish is weather-checked and glossy. There are dents, dings, and scratches throughout. Some finish wear is present on the back of the neck from play, and the edges of the headstock are worn and dented. The repaired cracks are visible.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eModifications\/Repairs: \u003c\/b\u003eThe pickup cavity has been modified to fit full sized humbucker pickups. There are two repaired cracks on the sides: one on the upper shoulder, and one near the output jack (there is finish touchup over this crack). There is a filled hole on the bottom under the tailpiece mounting plate from the original tailpiece's footprint. A new hole has been drilled through the bottom and an endpin has been installed. The tuner post holes have been modified to fit the existing tuners. The tuners, tailpiece, pickup mounting ring, and knobs are not original (the knobs are vintage but later top hats). The pickup and electronics have been replaced.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSerial Number: \u003c\/b\u003eA14234\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTech Notes: \u003c\/b\u003eThe guitar plays well with optimal action. The original frets are medium width and low, with moderate but even play wear. The serial number dates to 1953.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCase Details: \u003c\/b\u003eOriginal Hardshell Case\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40982957916295,"sku":"U5976561501","price":2621.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0343\/4368\/2183\/products\/gibson-electric-guitars-hollow-body-gibson-es-175-sunburst-1953-gibson-es-175-sunburst-1953-u5976561501-1013683616.jpg?v=1769064128","url":"https:\/\/www.chicagomusicexchange.com\/en-gb\/products\/gibson-es-175-sunburst-1953-1989823","provider":"Chicago Music Exchange","version":"1.0","type":"link"}