Gibson ES-175 (USED, 1957)
Vintage
Where condition and tone intersect at excellence - a near perfect example of the famous mid 50s hollowbody archtop.
Why We Love This
So clean we did a collective double take!We originally sold this super clean 1957 Gibson ES-175 about five years ago to a longtime customer of ours, and he's since moved onto another piece and has decided to part with it.
It's definitely one of the most well-preserved examples you're likely to come by, and yet plays and sounds like a top performer that has done anything but hang out in its case. A fantastic playing mid 50s carve neck with the original frets plays wonderfully, and the original dogear P90 pickup has a strong yet sweet tonality perfect for jazz and blues.
The only thing not original to this guitar? The tailpiece. The original suffered a crack at the bend on the body edge, so we installed a replacement to keep things functional. The original tailpiece is included in the sale.
Priced with aftermarket hardshell case.
| Style | Hollowbody |
| Body | Laminated Maple |
| Finish | Nitrocellulose |
| Color | Sunburst |
| Pickups | Original P90 (8.84k) |
| Electronics | Original |
| Controls | Volume (x1) / Tone (x1) |
| Bridge | Original Rosewood adjustable bridge w/ Replacement tailpiece |
| Tuners | Kluson Single Line |
| Pickguard | Original |
| Knobs | Original Amber bonnet |
| Neck | Mahogany |
| Binding | White |
| Carve | Mid 50s C: .89-.98" |
| Fingerboard | Brazilian Rosewood |
| Radius | 12" |
| Inlays | Parallelogram |
| Frets | Original |
| Nut | Original |
| Scale Length | 24 3/4" |
| Condition | Excellent | Very light play and handling wear throughout / replaced tailpiece |
| Serial # | A 24836 |
| FON | V7412 6 |
| Weight | 6lbs |
| Case | Aftermarket HSC |
Every instrument is thoroughly checked and set up before shipping fully insured via UPS with tracking to your door. We reuse boxes and materials to cut waste when they meet our protection standard.
Inspect it, play it, and if it isn't right, contact us within 48 hours of delivery to arrange a return or one-time exchange. Returns are subject to a 5% restocking fee, and the buyer covers shipping both ways.
Pricing
We price vintage instruments using current market trends and our extensive in-house sales history, ensuring each piece is accurately valued and fairly positioned.
Tasteful Restoration
When restoration is needed, we approach it with respect and restraint - always in service of preserving the instrument’s integrity and extending its musical life for decades to come.
Accurate Listings
Every vintage guitar we list is authenticated by our seasoned team and photographed in high detail, with clear, honest descriptions that show exactly what you’re buying - no surprises.
Shipping
With decades of experience shipping high-value guitars, we know how to pack and protect vintage instruments so they arrive exactly as they should: safe, sound, and ready to play.