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Gibson Custom ES-175 Sunburst 2012 Hollow-Body Electric Guitar

This guitar is a commission sale  - if you have a high end guitar you are interested in selling, please contact us via our easy to find website - search: Sell Us Your Guitar.

Here for sale we have a Gibson Custom ES-175 in Sunburst finish. Made in the USA in 2012, this guitar carries the 'Custom' moniker because it was made in the Memphis factory where the Custom Shop was until the plant was sold in 2018. This instrument features a set-neck construction comprising a Laminated Maple body, Mahogany neck and 20 fret Rosewood fingerboard. This guitar is fitted with Nickel hardware including a Rosewood-mounted Tune-O-Matic bridge and Trapeze tailpiece. The tuning machines are Nickel plated Gibson Deluxe, with Tulip buttons. This instrument is equipped with a pair of Gibson '57 Classic humbucking pickups which are wired to a 3-way toggle switch and independent volume & tone controls.

The Mahogany neck plays exceptionally well. The profile is very comfortable, and could be described as a 'Soft C' shape which provides easy reach across the fretboard in all registers. This works in tandem with the 12" fingerboard radius to make jazzy chord voicings and smooth lines feel like a breezy and effortless affair. The single Florentine cutaway body design improves access to the upper register, meaning you can make use of all 20 frets. The shapely lines of the body feel great in the arms and with the arched top and back feel very comfortable in both standing and seated positions. 

When plugging the ES-175 in, it's very easy to see why it's favoured by jazz players around the world. The 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. Lightly rolling down the volume and tone controls allows the guitar to ring through with it's characteristic clarity and warmth, providing a richness that is sought after by many. The Laminated construction also makes this guitar resistant to feedback at high volumes, meaning that it is perfect for live situations.

Brand- Gibson

Model- ES-175

Finish- Sunburst

Year- 2012

Made In- USA

Body- Laminated Maple

Neck- Mahogany

Fingerboard- Rosewood

Fingerboard Radius- 12"

Frets- 20

Scale Length- 24.75"

Nut Width- 1.683"

Pickups- 2x Gibson '57 Classic Humbuckers

Controls- 3-Way Toggle Switch, Neck Volume, Neck Tone, Bridge Volume, Bridge Tone

Luthier Report

Our ID: 106052427103

Weight: 7.25lbs  

Serial: 13182717

Aesthetic Condition:

Headstock: Overall excellent condition. Very light scratching to the front face is visible under direct light, as is common with high gloss finishes. Any other markings to the headstock are difficult to discern. 

Neck: Overall excellent condition. The rear of the neck displays very light scuff marks around the profile behind the 2nd fret, likely from use with a stand. These are not felt under the thumb and do not impact playability. Any other markings to the neck and fingerboard are difficult to discern. 

Body: Overall excellent condition. Very light scratching is scattered inconsistently across all aspects of the body, and is visible only under direct light. This is very common for high gloss finishes and does not detract from the overall look of the guitar which remains excellent. 

Condition of Frets:

The frets demonstrate light signs of use, not affecting playability. There is moderate material remaining for any light fret work the new owner may wish to perform.

Current Set Up:

Truss Rod: Fully functional. Truss rod tool not included.

Hardware:  Fully functional with light signs of use. The pickguard shows mild scratching in line with light playwear.

Structural: No concerns or issues to note.

Height of the string from the 12th Fret-1.5mm - Bass 2mm

Please be aware that the action on a guitar may move slightly in transit and this measurement is the current height.

Strings on Guitar - 10-46

Electrics: 

Full working order.

Case & Accessories:

Gibson Hard Case

Excellent condition, the case shows minimal signs of past use.

This guitar is a commission sale  - if you have a high end guitar you are interested in selling, please contact us via our easy to find website - search: Sell Us Your Guitar.

Please be aware that for international buyers import fees are not included in our postage and packaging cost, this only covers the cost of the guitar being sent to you. Import fees will be charged by Customs upon the guitar's arrival in the recipient country. Due to Brexit, this also applies to EU buyers. We advise checking the total import cost with Customs as this is not information we are able to accurately provide.