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Gibson ES-175 Sunburst 1955

Gibson ES-175 Sunburst 1955

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Serial Number: A22899

Weight: 6lbs

Description
The 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 visit our Lincoln Avenue showroom or call to speak to one of our Used and Vintage experts.
Finish Details: The guitar has many black finish touchups on the front, sides, and back of the body, as well as at the heel. The neck has been refinished.
Top Material: Maple
Body Material: Maple
Neck Material: Mahogany
Fingerboard Material: Brazilian Rosewood
Neck Profile: "C" profile
Neck Thickness (IN): .93" (1st fret), 1.00" (10th fret)
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"
Nut Width: 1-11/16"
Scale Length: 24 3/4"
Electronics: Original P90 pickup and wiring harness, with master volume and tone controls. The top part of the pickup bobbin is chipped in the corner, but this doesn't affect the coil.
Pickup Measurements: 7.9k
Hardware: The nut has been replaced, and has been shimmed.
Weight: 6lbs
Modifications/Repairs: -Many areas of black finish touchups -The neck has been refinished -The nut has been replaced -Repaired cracks in the heel
Case Details: Hardshell Case
Cosmetic Condition: This vintage Gibson ES-175 shows moderate cosmetic wear and aging, with checking and assorted small chips throughout the glossy finish. The body has many black touchups, along with areas of black overspray, and these are most concentrated around the heel and the sides of the body. The neck has been refinished and has checking as well. There appear to be repaired cracks in the heel concealed by the black lacquer, which may have been the result of a break or a neck reset resulting in damage.
Serial Number: A22899
Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with low action and optimal neck relief, and the narrow frets are low with light wear. The serial number on the inside orange label dates the guitar to 1955.
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SKU: U6834944706

Description
The 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 visit our Lincoln Avenue showroom or call to speak to one of our Used and Vintage experts.
Finish Details: The guitar has many black finish touchups on the front, sides, and back of the body, as well as at the heel. The neck has been refinished.
Top Material: Maple
Body Material: Maple
Neck Material: Mahogany
Fingerboard Material: Brazilian Rosewood
Neck Profile: "C" profile
Neck Thickness (IN): .93" (1st fret), 1.00" (10th fret)
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"
Nut Width: 1-11/16"
Scale Length: 24 3/4"
Electronics: Original P90 pickup and wiring harness, with master volume and tone controls. The top part of the pickup bobbin is chipped in the corner, but this doesn't affect the coil.
Pickup Measurements: 7.9k
Hardware: The nut has been replaced, and has been shimmed.
Weight: 6lbs
Modifications/Repairs: -Many areas of black finish touchups -The neck has been refinished -The nut has been replaced -Repaired cracks in the heel
Case Details: Hardshell Case
Cosmetic Condition: This vintage Gibson ES-175 shows moderate cosmetic wear and aging, with checking and assorted small chips throughout the glossy finish. The body has many black touchups, along with areas of black overspray, and these are most concentrated around the heel and the sides of the body. The neck has been refinished and has checking as well. There appear to be repaired cracks in the heel concealed by the black lacquer, which may have been the result of a break or a neck reset resulting in damage.
Serial Number: A22899
Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with low action and optimal neck relief, and the narrow frets are low with light wear. The serial number on the inside orange label dates the guitar to 1955.