Vintage 1950 Gibson "RARE Blonde" ES-175N w/ Hard Shell Case

Serial #: A-5716

  • Original Dog Ear P-90 Pickup
  • P-90 = 7.83 Ohms
  • Replaced Tuners w/ Kluson 3X3 Vintage Tuners
  • Pots are new w/ Vintage Bumblebee .022 Capacitor
  • Modified Pickguard
  • Volume & Tone Knobs are not original - most likely from the 1970's
  • Tailpiece is original - super shinny - needs more.... mojo!
  • Great neck and action
  • Sweet vintage Jazz Tones.. drop mic

Repairs: fret dressing (80% fret life remains) - Bone nut installed years ago, original nylon nut not present yet we can install a vintage nylon nut on this if you desire. Typical "side cracks" are present (see pics #19 and #20). Some previous repair-fill near fretboard extension area - could have been for an old strap button placement?

PRICED TO SELL – SOLD AS IS – NO RETURNS (Please ask questions prior to making an offer!)

Luthier’s Workshop is the home of Jasper Guitar Company and a premier Wisconsin destination for repairing and selling guitars, banjos, ukuleles, and mandolins. We are also a Taylor and Eastman dealer with dozens of models on display, as well as a certified repair center for Taylor, Eastman, and Jasper guitars.

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ConditionVery Good (Used)
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Brand
Model
  • ES-175
Finish
  • Natural
Categories
Year
  • 1950
Made In
  • United States
Fretboard Material
  • Rosewood
Body Material
  • Maple
Neck Construction
  • Set-Neck
Body Type
  • Hollow Body
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Body Shape
  • Single Cutaway
Neck Material
  • Mahogany
Wood Top Style
  • Plain
Finish Style
  • Gloss
Pickup Configuration
  • S
Bridge/Tailpiece Type
  • Stop-Bar
Model Family
Scale Length
  • 24.75"
Color Family
  • Tan
Number of Frets
  • 19
String Type
  • Steel
Top Material
  • Maple

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