1956 Gibson ES-175D, Sunburst
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At a Glance:
Model: ES-175 TD
Year: 1956
Finish: Sunburst
Pickups: Correct P-90 pickups
Pickup Readings: Neck 7.65k | Bridge 8.25k
Tuners: Correct single-line Kluson tuners with changed tips
Hardware: Correct nickel
Nut Width: 43.1mm
Neck Depth: 22.3mm at 1st fret | 24.8mm at 10th fret
Weight: 3.02kg
Modifications: Refretted, replaced nut, replaced pickguard and mount, changed tuner tips, pearl stickers added to headstock tip, bridge and neck heel (easily removable)
Repairs: No breaks or repairs
Case: Non-original hard case
We are not box shifters, we take your packing and shipping very seriously..!
We have to. You're considering spending a lot of money with us and you would obviously like your valuable musical instrument to arrive at your door, without drama, fuss or damage.
We have many years (stretching way back in to the last century) of packing and shipping fragile musical items all over the world - in fact the number of sometimes priceless, vintage instruments we have shipped is in the thousands.
When you buy a vintage or second hand item from us, it will be hand packed by one or more of our specialist, in house staff and then shipped in our own custom made cardboard boxes (If applicable).
We normally ship via our preferred carriers UPS, DPD, Parcelforce and Royal Mail for smaller items such as straps and leads. Tracking numbers are always provided.
Shipping prices vary by item and by location, please see the individual products for details but as a guide, prices for a guitar is usually:
UK - £50
Mainland Europe - £75
USA - £200
Rest of World (rates can vary a lot depending on country) - £250
How can I pay?
All our base prices are in £GBP Sterling and exclude delivery.
Payments can be made by bank transfer (up to any amount) or credit/debit card through our website (up to £10,000.) Due to fraud risks we do not take payment by phone. We accept and use many online payment services that work by way of bank transfer and recommend Wise.com who will in generally offer far better exchange rates than banks.
Do your prices include VAT?
All prices include UK VAT but most used or vintage guitars are sold under the UK marginal scheme for secondhand goods which means you will not get an invoice with the VAT amount shown separately, neither will you be able to claim this VAT element back if you are VAT registered, and the VAT element cannot be deducted for export sales.
For new items such as some guitars, pedals, straps, cables etc 20% UK VAT is included and if you are in an export country, which since Brexit now includes Europe and of course the US, this 20% VAT will automatically be deducted at checkout for you. You may have to pay local taxes and duties when your goods arrive in your home country, we advise you to check with your local customs office to be sure.
Can I reserve or put an item on hold?
Yes you can. Items can be put on hold for a deposit payment of 10%. This will hold the item for up to 30 days but this deposit payment is non refundable in the event of the buyer failing to complete the sale.
A further 10% payment at the end of the initial 30 day period will extend this period for another 30 days and subject to individual approval, this arrangement can be extended at our discretion. ATB Guitars holds title to the goods until paid for in full and if the buyer should change his/her mind for any reason, a restocking fee equivalent to to 15% of the total purchase price will be deducted from any refund given.
Do you have a mailing list?
The best way to get on our mailing list is to submit the form at the bottom of every page on our website. Also follow us on Facebook and Instagram @ATBguitars as most new items are posted there as soon as we buy them and before they go on the website. If you are searching for a specific guitar then send us an email and we will attempt to alert you once one has been found.
1956 Gibson ES-175D, Sunburst
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A lovely player-grade example from Gibson’s golden-era archtop line, this 1956 ES-175 has exactly the sort of character and honest wear commensurate of a well-used vintage jazz box. Finished in sunburst, the guitar shows plenty of natural ageing, with heavy lacquer checking, wear and fading throughout, giving it a very characterful look. The finish blacklights well, and importantly there are no breaks or repairs.
Introduced in 1949, the ES-175 quickly became one of Gibson’s most successful electric archtops, offering the full hollowbody character of a traditional jazz guitar in a more practical and accessible format. By the mid-1950s, the model had really come into its own, and this 1956 example has the classic twin P-90 configuration that gives these guitars so much of their appeal. The neck pickup is warm, rounded and full, while the bridge pickup has plenty of bite and presence. Together they deliver that unmistakable hollowbody depth, with enough clarity and attack to make it useful well beyond straight-up jazz.
The guitar retains its correct single-line Kluson tuners with changed tips, along with the correct nickel tailpiece, amber bonnet knobs and original P-90 pickups. The bridge pickup has a small missing section on the top beneath the cover but is currently sounding great! The pickguard and mount have been replaced, as has the nut, and the guitar has been refretted, making it a very comfortable and practical instrument to play. There are also small pearl stickers added to the headstock tip, bridge and neck heel; these appear to be surface-applied and should be easily removed if desired.
The neck has a very comfortable mid-’50s feel, with a nut width of 43.1mm and depths of 22.3mm at the 1st fret and 24.8mm at the 10th. It has plenty of substance in the hand without feeling cumbersome, and the refret makes it easy to get around. Currently strung with flatwound strings, it has a smooth, woody response and that lovely warm ES-175 character. At 3.02kg, it is nicely balanced and very comfortable on a strap or seated.
All in all a very appealing and inspiring vintage Gibson with bags of character.
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At a Glance:
Model: ES-175 TD
Year: 1956
Finish: Sunburst
Pickups: Correct P-90 pickups
Pickup Readings: Neck 7.65k | Bridge 8.25k
Tuners: Correct single-line Kluson tuners with changed tips
Hardware: Correct nickel
Nut Width: 43.1mm
Neck Depth: 22.3mm at 1st fret | 24.8mm at 10th fret
Weight: 3.02kg
Modifications: Refretted, replaced nut, replaced pickguard and mount, changed tuner tips, pearl stickers added to headstock tip, bridge and neck heel (easily removable)
Repairs: No breaks or repairs
Case: Non-original hard case
We are not box shifters, we take your packing and shipping very seriously..!
We have to. You're considering spending a lot of money with us and you would obviously like your valuable musical instrument to arrive at your door, without drama, fuss or damage.
We have many years (stretching way back in to the last century) of packing and shipping fragile musical items all over the world - in fact the number of sometimes priceless, vintage instruments we have shipped is in the thousands.
When you buy a vintage or second hand item from us, it will be hand packed by one or more of our specialist, in house staff and then shipped in our own custom made cardboard boxes (If applicable).
We normally ship via our preferred carriers UPS, DPD, Parcelforce and Royal Mail for smaller items such as straps and leads. Tracking numbers are always provided.
Shipping prices vary by item and by location, please see the individual products for details but as a guide, prices for a guitar is usually:
UK - £50
Mainland Europe - £75
USA - £200
Rest of World (rates can vary a lot depending on country) - £250
How can I pay?
All our base prices are in £GBP Sterling and exclude delivery.
Payments can be made by bank transfer (up to any amount) or credit/debit card through our website (up to £10,000.) Due to fraud risks we do not take payment by phone. We accept and use many online payment services that work by way of bank transfer and recommend Wise.com who will in generally offer far better exchange rates than banks.
Do your prices include VAT?
All prices include UK VAT but most used or vintage guitars are sold under the UK marginal scheme for secondhand goods which means you will not get an invoice with the VAT amount shown separately, neither will you be able to claim this VAT element back if you are VAT registered, and the VAT element cannot be deducted for export sales.
For new items such as some guitars, pedals, straps, cables etc 20% UK VAT is included and if you are in an export country, which since Brexit now includes Europe and of course the US, this 20% VAT will automatically be deducted at checkout for you. You may have to pay local taxes and duties when your goods arrive in your home country, we advise you to check with your local customs office to be sure.
Can I reserve or put an item on hold?
Yes you can. Items can be put on hold for a deposit payment of 10%. This will hold the item for up to 30 days but this deposit payment is non refundable in the event of the buyer failing to complete the sale.
A further 10% payment at the end of the initial 30 day period will extend this period for another 30 days and subject to individual approval, this arrangement can be extended at our discretion. ATB Guitars holds title to the goods until paid for in full and if the buyer should change his/her mind for any reason, a restocking fee equivalent to to 15% of the total purchase price will be deducted from any refund given.
Do you have a mailing list?
The best way to get on our mailing list is to submit the form at the bottom of every page on our website. Also follow us on Facebook and Instagram @ATBguitars as most new items are posted there as soon as we buy them and before they go on the website. If you are searching for a specific guitar then send us an email and we will attempt to alert you once one has been found.