{"product_id":"gibson-es-175-1953-sunburst","title":"SOLD - Gibson ES-175 1953 Sunburst","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSOLD!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWho buys vintage guitars, amps, basses, etc?  We do! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCall 530-570-1525 or email sales@maharsvintageguitars.com to sell your vintage guitar, bass, amplifier, etc - one piece or a collection!  We are always ready to buy instruments, amps and effects from Fender, Gibson, Martin, Epiphone, Rickenbacker, Gretsch, Marshall, Vox and just about anything else related to musical instruments.   \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/pages\/who-buys-vintage-instruments\"\u003eYou can also click here for more info on selling us vintage instruments, amps, parts, etc. \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo sales tax for customers outside California.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 1953 ES-175 came in recently from a local customer who had inherited it from his uncle.  The pair both played the guitar, especially his uncle, who apparently played in Bakersfield with Buck Owens back in the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe love of the guitar is seen in the fretboard, which shows plenty of wear.  The original frets are still there and they're playable still.  Consistent play in the future will require a refret.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe neck is sublime - a thick one with  the original finish nicely intact but with a played in feel just the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile some care was taken with the handling of the guitar, the output jack area did take some damage, as is typical on archtops with their output jacks fastened to the laminated, mahogany side of the guitar.  Someone made a nice, oversized jack plate to cover the area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rest of the guitar is original with excellent curb appeal.  It has a great voice, acoustically it is punchy and the P-90 sounds fantastic.  It is a joy to play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original hardshell case is in great shape as well, adding some serious value to the instrument while protecting it in style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Sunburst\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 5lbs 1.2ozs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop: Maple\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody: Maple\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck: Mahogany\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Profile: See picture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFretboard: Bound Brazilian rosewood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInlays: Mother of pearl \u003cspan\u003edouble parallelograms\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrets: Original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFret count: 19\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNut: Bone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNut width: 1 11\/16\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale: 24 3\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRadius: 10\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck thickness at 1st fret: 0.935\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck thickness at 12th fret: 1.0\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAction 1st String at 12th Fret: 2\/32\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAction 6th String at 12th Fret: 5\/64\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal length: 40 1\/8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLower bout: 16\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWaist: 9 1\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpper bout: 11 1\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody depth\/thickness outside edge: 3 3\/8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eString gauge: .010-.046\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware Color: Nickel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Pickup\/Brand: Gibson dog eared P90\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eNeck\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePickup Reading: 7.90k\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickup Original?: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickguard: Original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge: Original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuners: Originals, #3 has a wobble.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli value=\"31\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePots\/Codes: Original\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: OHSC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNotes: The original output jack area was broke out and repaired with an over sized one previously and the number 3 tuner is bent. Please see pictures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShipping policy:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are two shipping cost options for purchases made on our site for these states and those to the east of them: Montana, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas.  Select Standard shipping at checkout and your item will be shipped via UPS three-day-air.  Select Economy shipping and your item will ship via UPS ground.  For Reverb purchases, there is one cost option for these Eastern states and shipment will be made by UPS three-day-air.  Shipments will require signature on delivery, no exceptions.  If there is damage, the buyer must retain all packing materials intact and picture them immediately and send them to sales@maharsvintageguitars.com.  Less than 1% of our shipments are damaged in transit, and we are committed to making sure your item arrives safely, but we are taking these additional measures to make sure you are happy with your purchase. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45937962385574,"sku":"zG-1512","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0455\/7527\/4662\/files\/sold-gibson-es-175-1953-sunburst-4941740.jpg?v=1765536375","url":"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/products\/gibson-es-175-1953-sunburst","provider":"Mahar's Vintage Guitars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}