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 Gibson ES-175
Manufactured in: Memphis, TN
 

BODY		 
Size: 16" wide x 20.5" long x 3.5" thick
Top Species: Curly Maple/Poplar/Maple laminate
Back Species: Curly Maple/Poplar/Maple laminate
Rim Species: Curly Maple/Poplar/Maple laminate
Binding: Multi-ply top, single-ply back

NECK		  
Species: Mahogany
Profile: Standard 175
Peghead Pitch: 17°
Thickness at 1st fret: 0.635"
Thickness at 12th fret: 0.780"
Heel Length: 0.625"
Neck Joint Location: 14th fret
Headstock Inlay: Holly

FINGERBOARD		 
Species: Rosewood
Scale length: 243/4"
Total Length: 17.321"
Nut Width: 111/16"
Width at 12th fret: 2.062"
Frets: 20
Inlays: Pearl split Parallelogram
Binding: Single-ply

HARDWARE		 
Plating Finish: Nickel
Bridge: ABR
Tailpiece: Trapeze
Knobs: Amber tophat

ELECTRONICS		  
Pickups: Two '57 Classic humbuckers
Controls: Two volume, two tone, three-way switch

CASE		 
Exterior: Black smooth levant hardshell
Interior: Charcoal Plush
Silkscreen: Gold 'Gibson' logo

STRINGS
Brite Wires .010-.046

OTHER		 
Hear this guitar in action:
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The ES-175 debuted in 1949. With a comfortable body size and stylish pointed cutaway, it quickly became the most popular guitar of the jazz world.

ES-175

Available Colors: Antique Natural , Vintage Sunburst , Wine Red

 






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In order to continually improve the design, quality, and performance of our instruments and to make use of the best materials at all times, Gibson reserves the right to change specifications without notice. Because Gibson brand guitars are handcrafted, it is normal for some measurements to vary from those listed.