Gibson ES-165 Herb Ellis -Vintage Sunburst- Used items are now in stock!
Made in 1995 Made in USA!!
*Judged based on serial number.
This is the signature model of Herb Ellis, an American jazz guitarist known for his performance with the Oscar Peterson Trio.
This model, based on the ES-175, has a deep 16-inch wide laminated maple body and a one-piece mahogany neck with a rosewood fingerboard attached to it in a set neck structure.
(14 fret joint, 20 fret specification, medium scale adopted)
The signature signature on the top of the head and each part such as the zigzag tailpiece are painted in gold, creating a gorgeous finish that matches the sunburst color.
The pickup is a Gibson 490R mounted in the front position. The sound is clear, well-balanced, and easy to handle.
Enjoy the thick and mellow jazz tone.
Regarding the condition, you can see scratches, dents, and dullness of parts due to aging and use. The neck is generally straight with over 80% of the frets remaining. It has good playability with no annoying sound jams. The truss rod functions normally and has plenty of room, and the electrical system has no problems, making it a ready-to-use player's gear.
Color: Sunburst Condition: B+: No problems in normal use.
Year of manufacture: 1995
Optional items:
Hollow/Semi-Hollow Pickup: Passive
Pickup configuration: 1H
Number of frets: 20 frets or less
Neck scale: medium
Weight: 3.06kg
Tremolo: None
Fingerboard material: rosewood
Neck joint: set neck
Neck material: mahogany
Accessories: hard case