Gibson ES-175N 1953 Natural
Reverb Estimated Used Price Range
- $4,000 — $6,000
With a fully hollow body and sharp Florentine cutaway, the Gibson ES-175 stands out as an all-time iconic jazz guitar. The ES-175 has seen some variation over the years, with different pickup and hardware configurations coming in and out of the Gibson lineup. The original single pickup ES-175 was replaced entirely by the dual pickup version (the ES-175D) in 1971. Although the ES-175 is noted as a jazz guitar, it has also been embraced by rock players like Yes' Steve Howe who has a signature model.
Years of Production: 1949 - 1971
Specific to this Year: First year double pickup version, the ES-175D made full available.
Body Style: Archtop hollowbody cutaway
Design Elements: Single P90 pickup, trapeze tailpiece, parallelogram inlays, Florentine cutaway
Notable Players: Steve Howe, Pat Metheny, Joe Pass
