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Used Gibson Memphis 1959 ES-175D Reissue Electric Guitar Vintage Burst VOS
Estimated price for orientation: 4 799 $
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Description Brand: Gibson Dexterity: Right-Handed Body Type: Solid MPN: Does Not Apply String Configuration: 6 String Model: 1959 ES-175D Reissue UPC: Does not apply
What makes this guitar special: Gibson has gone to great lengths with their most recent reissues and this 1959 ES-175D is no different. It is detailed in just about every possible way, starting with a VOS treated nitro finish that gives this guitar the appearance of an extremely well-maintained piece straight out of the late 50s / early 60s. Nearly all elements of this build reflect the model’s history, as exemplified by its handmade zig zag tailpiece, hot hide-glue neck joint and accurate vintage tone that is partially derived from its bumblebee caps and matched-set pots. The main aspect of its tone stems from its pair of Memphis Historic Spec humbuckers, which output that timeless, ever-so-slightly dry pluck and body of the originals. They perfectly range from classic jazz to dirty blues but can easily traverse into the merciless howl and distortion of rock and roll for the less traditional players. In all, it’s truly about as close as one could come to buying an original era piece, yet with much less wear and tear and additional stability contemporary players come to expect out of their modern guitars. Plus, it’s in fantastic condition for being used and will get a full professional in-house setup before shipping so it plays beautifully the moment it’s tuned to pitch. Cosmetic Condition: This guitar is in mint condition overall. Outside of the purposeful VOS finishing, there are very few signs that this guitar has seen any more than extremely limited playwear. The frets are practically untouched, the neck is straight, and the truss rod functions perfectly. Body: Single cutaway deep hollow body with maple top, back, and sides, all in VOS treated nitrocellulose lacquer Vintage Burst finish. Yellowed multi-ply binding. Raised 5-ply black pickguard. Compensated rosewood bridge and zig zag tailpiece. Gold top hat knobs with silver indicators. Unbound F-Holes. Weight: 6 lbs 11.9 ozNeck: Soft C mahogany neck and 12” radius bound rosewood fingerboard with split parallelogram inlays. Nickel Kluson tuning machines with tulip buttons. 1.704” nylon nut. 24 ¾” scale length. Electronics: MHS Humbuckers in the neck and bridge. 2 x volume, 2 x tone controls. 1 x 3-way pickup selector. Case: Original Gibson Hardshell Case.
Description
| Brand: | Gibson | Dexterity: | Right-Handed |
| Body Type: | Solid | MPN: | Does Not Apply |
| String Configuration: | 6 String | Model: | 1959 ES-175D Reissue |
| UPC: | Does not apply |
What makes this guitar special: Gibson has gone to great lengths with their most recent reissues and this 1959 ES-175D is no different. It is detailed in just about every possible way, starting with a VOS treated nitro finish that gives this guitar the appearance of an extremely well-maintained piece straight out of the late 50s / early 60s. Nearly all elements of this build reflect the model’s history, as exemplified by its handmade zig zag tailpiece, hot hide-glue neck joint and accurate vintage tone that is partially derived from its bumblebee caps and matched-set pots. The main aspect of its tone stems from its pair of Memphis Historic Spec humbuckers, which output that timeless, ever-so-slightly dry pluck and body of the originals. They perfectly range from classic jazz to dirty blues but can easily traverse into the merciless howl and distortion of rock and roll for the less traditional players. In all, it’s truly about as close as one could come to buying an original era piece, yet with much less wear and tear and additional stability contemporary players come to expect out of their modern guitars. Plus, it’s in fantastic condition for being used and will get a full professional in-house setup before shipping so it plays beautifully the moment it’s tuned to pitch. Cosmetic Condition: This guitar is in mint condition overall. Outside of the purposeful VOS finishing, there are very few signs that this guitar has seen any more than extremely limited playwear. The frets are practically untouched, the neck is straight, and the truss rod functions perfectly. Body: Single cutaway deep hollow body with maple top, back, and sides, all in VOS treated nitrocellulose lacquer Vintage Burst finish. Yellowed multi-ply binding. Raised 5-ply black pickguard. Compensated rosewood bridge and zig zag tailpiece. Gold top hat knobs with silver indicators. Unbound F-Holes. Weight: 6 lbs 11.9 ozNeck: Soft C mahogany neck and 12” radius bound rosewood fingerboard with split parallelogram inlays. Nickel Kluson tuning machines with tulip buttons. 1.704” nylon nut. 24 ¾” scale length. Electronics: MHS Humbuckers in the neck and bridge. 2 x volume, 2 x tone controls. 1 x 3-way pickup selector. Case: Original Gibson Hardshell Case.