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Here for sale we have a Gibson ES-175-D in Blonde Natural finish. Made in the USA in 1988, 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 Tim Shaw PAF 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 its 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.