Name: 1955 Gibson ES-175DN Archtop Electric Guitar
Brand: Queens Vintage Guitars
SKU: 5153
Price: 7889.95 EUR
Availability: InStock

1955 Gibson ES-175DN Archtop Electric Guitar

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If you could only have one electric guitar, a '55 ES-175D wouldn't be the worst choice. The dogear P-90 pickups paired with the hollow body works perfectly for everything from rockabilly to jazz. It is set up with flatwounds and low action for that classic 1950's tone. It's amazing how little guitar designs have changed since then, Gibson got it right early on! It is all factory original save for the Bigsby which was made a year later in 1956 and has been with the guitar for a very long time. The original frets have some wear but still plays perfectly up the neck without any buzzing. Neck angle is excellent. Someone clearly loved and cared for the guitar based on how most of the finish is worn off the neck but how clean the top and back are. The condition is excellent overall and even comes with the sought after pink lined lined Lifton case.

Overview

Year: 1955

Brand: Gibson

Model: ES-175D

Serial Number: A221888

Condition: Excellent

Originality: Bigsby from 1956 added later. Strap pin added to heel.

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Modifications:

Case: Original Lifton hardshell case

Additional Information:

Materials

Body: Laminated Maple

Neck: Mahogany

Fingerboard: Brazilian Rosewood

Frets: Original frets in good condition. Slight wear, plays without buzzing.

Pickup: Original Dogear P-90s

Bridge: Solid aluminum Bigsby bridge

Tuners: Original Keystone button Kluson tuners

Nut:

Finish: Natural, Nitrocellulose

Truss Rod: Adjustable

Measurements

Nut Width: 1 11/16"

Neck Width at 12th fret: 2.08"

Scale Length: 24.75"

Neck Depth, 1st fret: 0.92

Neck Depth, 12th fret:

String Spacing at Bridge: 2 5/64"

Weight (lbs): 6.5

Action: 5/64"-2/32"

Strings: Flat wound .011-.50"

Flat Rate Shipping

$95 shipping on all instruments within the continental US.

Hassel Free Returns

We want you to be completely satisfied with your new instrument. All purchases come with a 48 hour approval period. If for any reason you don't want to keep your guitar, just let us know within this period and send it back in the original packaging. Customer will be responsible for return shipping costs.