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Gibson ES-175 Sunburst 1953

Gibson ES-175 Sunburst 1953

Serial Number: A14234

Weight: 5lbs 10oz

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: Original finish with touchup.
Body Material: Maple
Body Details: Hollow 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.
Neck Material: Mahogany
Fingerboard Material: Brazilian Rosewood
Neck Profile: C
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st fret .893", 9th fret .981"
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"
Nut Width: 1-11/16"
Scale Length: 24 3/4"
Neck Details: Honduran mahogany neck with bound Brazilian rosewood fingerboard and double parallelogram inlays. The tuner post holes have been modified to fit the existing tuners.
Electronics: Seymour Duncan Seth Lover pickup with volume and tone controls. The guitar has been rewired.
Pickup Measurements: 7.3K
Hardware: The tuners, tailpiece, pickup mounting ring, and knobs are not original (the knobs are vintage but later top hats). All other hardware is original.
Weight: 5lbs 10oz
Modifications/Repairs: 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. 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.
Case Details: Original Hardshell Case
Cosmetic Condition: This 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.
Serial Number: A14234
Tech Notes: The 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.
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SKU: U5976561501

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: Original finish with touchup.
Body Material: Maple
Body Details: Hollow 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.
Neck Material: Mahogany
Fingerboard Material: Brazilian Rosewood
Neck Profile: C
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st fret .893", 9th fret .981"
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"
Nut Width: 1-11/16"
Scale Length: 24 3/4"
Neck Details: Honduran mahogany neck with bound Brazilian rosewood fingerboard and double parallelogram inlays. The tuner post holes have been modified to fit the existing tuners.
Electronics: Seymour Duncan Seth Lover pickup with volume and tone controls. The guitar has been rewired.
Pickup Measurements: 7.3K
Hardware: The tuners, tailpiece, pickup mounting ring, and knobs are not original (the knobs are vintage but later top hats). All other hardware is original.
Weight: 5lbs 10oz
Modifications/Repairs: 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. 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.
Case Details: Original Hardshell Case
Cosmetic Condition: This 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.
Serial Number: A14234
Tech Notes: The 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.