1955 Gibson ES-175 DN Natural Blonde

In it's 75 year history, the Gibson ES-175 has become synonymous with the greats of jazz.

Though the Gibson ES-175 is associated with jlegends like Kenny Burrell, Jim Hall, Pat Metheny, and Joe Pass, it's versatile tone and ability to take distortion has made it a favourite of fusion and rock guitarists like Steve Howe (Yes) and Buck Dharma, who played an ES-175 on Blue Oyster Cult’s classic Don’t Fear the Reaper.

The tone of the ES175 tone is warm and round but also clear and articulate, chiming with a quality that is spacious and airy while also being distinct and bell-like. It can sound sweet and lovely but if you push it into a Marshall on the point of breakup, it's a whole new dimension! Raunchy, sharp, big breakup and controllable feedback scream through the room.

It can be said that the Gibson ES-175 anticipated a new era in jazz history, constantly stretching the boundaries of music into new territories. To achieve its characteristic clarity of tone, the ES-175 is generally played with the volume and tone dialed down a bit to allow it to ring through with its usual warmth. Also, it is unique among hollow body archtops for its ability to deal with higher volume levels without excessive feedback and it is also liked because of it's smaller size compared to other Gibson archtops such as the L-5.

If you’re looking for a good all-round guitar, the ES-175 might be a good choice for you.
 
The guitar for sale is a stunningly beautiful 1955 Gibson ES-175 DN (Dual Pickup, Natural) in Blonde finish. The instrument is in original and very clean condition, with the exception of a side jack output stress repair where in the past a larger metal jack plate has been installed. The plate was removed and the spot was professionally restored. All parts, finish, electronics etc are original and untouched. Comes with a later Hardshell case