Talk about a classic guitar — I dreamed of owning a Gibson ES-175 for years, but unfortunately the hefty price tag always kept it out of reach. Still, if you can afford the luxury, the ES-175 is an unmistakable pleasure to play.
First unveiled to the world back in 1949, these lovely archtops became a standard of the jazz and rock-a-billy worlds, and it’s no wonder why — that warm tone and high playability are a deadly combination, and I mean that in the nicest way…
My personal favorite model is the classic sunburst; the gorgeous laminated maple top, with liberal amounts of binding (on the top, back, and fingerboard) just scream vintage cool. Throw in a pair of ’57 Classic humbuckers and a 3 1/2“ deep profile, and you’ve got a hollowbody that just won’t stop when it comes to tone.
The Gibson ES-175 Features– Plain Maple Top, With Curly Maple Back & Sides, Mahogany Neck, Rosewood Fretboard With 20 Frets, Pearl Inlays, ’57 Classic Humbuckers, Two Volume & Two Tone Controls, 3-Way Pickup Switching, and Vintage Tulip Tuners.
Downsides? A body this deep can lead to feedback at high volume, but that’s just the nature of the beast, and can’t even begin to negate all of the ES175′s charms — this guitar is just a monster of warm, fat, jazzy tone and style. Highly recommended.
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