This is a fantastic example of a 1960 Gibson ES-175 D. Gibson began production of the ES-175 in 1949 as a mid-price, laminate alternative to the L-5. In 1953, the D model was introduced, featuring two pickups, and in 1957, the new PAF humbucking pickups started appearing on production models.
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Produced from 1962 – 1977, The B25 was available in both sunburst and as this 1967 example here, in a natural finish – the B25N. For many players, this was their first ‘real’ guitar.
MORE →The Super 400 used to be seen on many big stages with top players in top acts, like Merle Travis, Scotty Moore and Kenny Burrell. Now they are hardly seen, and Gibson doesn’t make many of them – they are mostly built to order. This 1995 model is in great shape, a big guitar with a big sound and a commanding presence.
MORE →If you’ve ever wondered what the term ‘Closet Classic’ means – this is it. A near-mint 1959 Gibson Les Paul TV Model; the guitar has been played but has also been taken care of.The TV model was produced to address the needs of television production – this colour, it turned out, was most visible on black-and-white television sets. The TV model is basically a Les Paul Junior with the TV finish, and a decal identifying it as a ‘TV MODEL’ rather than ‘JUNIOR’.
MORE →This is a very good condition example of the Les Paul Faded line. This particular piece is based on a tobacco sunburst that’s faded to a golden yellow. It’s a very resonant instrument, and at around 9 pounds, quite comfortable to hold and play.
MORE →Anyone looking for a great players Gibson Les Paul from the late 50’s will love the price of this guitar. Comes with a newer basic teardrop hardshell case.
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