#02313710 with case The Gibson ES-175 has been an extremely popular and influential guitar, and has appeared on countless stages and recordings ranging from jazz through fusion to pop, rockabilly to arena rock shows. Seen here and dating back to a production date of 19th of August 2003 (serial nr.: 710) at the Gibson Nashville plant, is a Gibson ES-175 VS or Vintage Sunburst. This example is in good condition with almost no play wear, and absolutely no fretwear on any position. The top and back are nicely flamed laminate maple - poplar-maple laminate is used for its superior feedback resistance at volume. The fingerboard and bridge base are a nice warm sounding rosewood. Currently strung with 011's, this is a seriously fun and inspiring guitar to play, with a great feel and classic tone. Currently not in production anymore, so these are getting more and more rare! comes with case and paperwork. In its nearly 70-year history, the ES-175 has become synonymous with the greats of jazz guitar. Though the Gibson ES-175 is associated with jazz greats like Jim Hall, Pat Metheny, and Joe Pass, its versatile tone and ability to take distortion has made it a favorite of fusion and rock guitarists like Steve Howe (Yes) and Buck Dharma who played an ES-175 on Blue Oyster Cult’s classic Don’t Fear the Reaper. Its 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. It can be said that the Gibson ES-175 anticipated a new era in jazz history, constantly stretching the boundaries of music into new territories. To achieve its characteristic clarity of tone, the ES-175 is generally played with the volume and tone dialed down a bit to allow it to ring through with its usual warmth. The ES-175 is unique among hollow body archtops for its ability to deal with higher volume levels without excessive feedback. The guitar is also liked because of its size. Compared to other Gibson archtops such as the L-5, the ES-175 is very comfortable to play. If you’re looking for a good all-round guitar, the ES-175 might be a good choice for you.