Gibson 2014 ES-175D Historic 1959 (with Case)

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Gibson 2014 ES-175D Historic 1959 (with Case), Historic Vintage Burst
Gibson 2014 ES-175D Historic 1959 (with Case), Historic Vintage Burst
With its period-faithful maple body, dual unpotted '57 humbuckers, and distinctive zig-zag tailpiece, the '59 ES-175 is a jazz or rock guitarist's dream.

What's special about this item?

Feature: What it does:
Bound rosewood fretboard Warm rosewood tone; beautiful binding
Fully hollow body Single tone chamber, resonant and alive sound
Gibson '57 Classic humbucking pickups Vintage PAF feel; warmth, depth and distinct edge
TonePros Kluson tuners 18:1 gear ratio for extremely precise tuning

From jazz to rock, the Gibson ES-175 has been a trailblazer in the hands of some of the most iconic guitarists. Gibson Memphis pays homage to the guitar's remarkable history with the 1959 ES-175 Historic reissue. Using historically-accurate tonewoods, electronics and build methods, this ES-175 will meet the demands of the most discerning guitar enthusiasts.

Features:

- 100% American made, in Memphis, TN
- Aged Celluloid Split Parallelograms
- Aniline Dye Neck Filler
- MHS Unpotted Humbuckers Alnico III Neck, Alnico II Bridge Vintage style Kluson Single ring Tulip Button tuners
- Historically accurate Zig-Zag Tailpiece
- Single-ply rim with vintage fabric rim-stays
- Compensated Rosewood bridge
- Hot-hide glue Neck Joint
- 550K Audio Taper Close tolerance individually matched-set potentiometers with historic wiring featuring "Bumblebee" capacitors
- Hardshell Case

- Body: Fully Hollow
- Top: 3ply - Maple/Poplar/Maple, Hot Pressed
- Back: 3ply - Maple/Poplar/Maple, Hot Pressed
- Neck: Mahogany Neck with Maple Spline
- Fingerboard Species: Hand-selected Dark Rosewood
- Radius: 12"
- Scale Length: 24.75"
- Nut/E.O.B: 1.687/2.062
- Inlays: Aged-Cellouse Plastic Split Parallelogram
- Binding: .04, Vintage Cream
- Other: Thin '59 Style Fret Wire/Tortoiseshell Side Dots
- Nut Material: Vintage-Style Nylon
- Width: 1.687"
- Slots: Gibson PLEK System
- Tuners: TonePros Kluson with Tulip Buttons
- Plating: Nickel
- Tuning Ratio: 18:01
-Bridge: Rosewood Base, Compensated Rosewood Top, Height-Adjusting Knurled Wheels
- Rosewood and Nickel-Plated Adjustment Wheels
- Tailpiece: Original Spec "Zig Zag" Style
- Material: Nickel Plated Brass
- Knobs: Amber Top Hat with Dial Pointers
- Pickguard: Black Reissue with 5-ply Binding
- Pickup Mounting Rings: Black Plastic
- Strings: .012 - .052, Genuine Gibson Strings
- Strap Buttons: Single Tapered Plastic
- Pickups:
- Neck Position: '57 Classic Humbucker (Alnico II)
- Bridge Position: '57 Classic Humbucker (Alnico II) on Double Pickup Model
- Case: Reissue of the Original Style Tan and Pink Hard Shell Case
- Exterior: Tan
- Interior: Pink

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 800-444-2766

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