1956 Gibson ES-175!

**RetroSound** · 01-08-2025, 04:24 PM

So, you guys may have read a previous thread where I was looking for alternatives to the ES-175 and then ultimately decided on an ES-175 and a vintage one at that. So here it is! 1956 all original and in great shape. Can't wait to get acquainted!

**Gitterbug** · 01-08-2025, 04:41 PM

Congratulations!!!

**Bebop Tom** · 01-08-2025, 05:30 PM

Awesome guitar. Let us know how it sounds.

**pingu** · 01-08-2025, 05:44 PM

that looks very nice

congrats

**Cunamara** · 01-08-2025, 05:46 PM

Jeepers, that's gorgeous. Congratulations!

**RetroSound** · 01-08-2025, 05:55 PM

Thanks! Will do!

**RetroSound** · 01-08-2025, 05:55 PM

Thanks!

**RetroSound** · 01-08-2025, 05:56 PM

Haha, thank you!!

**omphalopsychos** · 01-08-2025, 06:02 PM

Beautiful guitar. Looks like you're a Jim Hall fan.

I'm curious about the zig zag tp. I thought that was released with the PAF model in 57, but could be wrong. Here's the 56 catalog.

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**RetroSound** · 01-08-2025, 06:10 PM

I've only seen a few 1956 models with this tailpiece. Could be that a few were made with the new style just prior to 57? Or maybe it was replaced at some point. I'm about do have a refret done on it anyway and I intend for it to be a player so I'm fine either way. I do prefer this style tailpiece though so I'm glad it has it.

**omphalopsychos** · 01-08-2025, 06:39 PM

Yeah you're probably right.

**skykomishone** · 01-08-2025, 10:59 PM

It's beautiful. Definitely a Dream guitar. The mid 50's 175s, I think, are special. First time I played one I couldn't stop thinking about it. Then, luckily, 6 months later one crossed my path, a '55, and I bought it. Congratulations! Enjoy it. They're from a golden era.

**Sam Sherry** · 01-08-2025, 11:15 PM

Well! Congratulations! What an inspiring and musical tool!

Originally Posted by RetroSound

I'm about do have a refret done on it anyway

Not to tell you what to do, but think carefully about exactly what size fret-wire you want.
You don't want to do it, realize you don't dig it and then do it again.

**RetroSound** · 01-09-2025, 12:22 AM

Thanks and congrats on finding one yourself!

**wintermoon** · 01-09-2025, 12:25 AM

Nice GA-50 too.....

**RetroSound** · 01-09-2025, 02:49 AM

Yes sir!

**digger** · 01-09-2025, 04:30 AM

That's really nice! There's a blonde one for sale here in the UK with an associated video and it sounds even better than it looks! Congrats.

**jim777** · 01-09-2025, 08:45 AM

She is a looker! Wow, I'm jealous

Play her in health!

**garybaldy** · 01-09-2025, 09:39 AM

Originally Posted by digger

That's really nice! There's a blonde one for sale here in the UK with an associated video and it sounds even better than it looks! Congrats.

Do you have a link for this pls?

**digger** · 01-09-2025, 09:52 AM

Originally Posted by garybaldy

Do you have a link for this pls?

Here you go:

Gibson ES-175 Natural (Pre Owned, 1956, VG+) #A22493 - Guitar Village

Cheers
Derek

**vinnyv1k** · 01-09-2025, 10:35 AM

A big Congratulations!

**garybaldy** · 01-09-2025, 10:38 AM

Originally Posted by digger

Here you go:

Gibson ES-175 Natural (Pre Owned, 1956, VG+) #A22493 - Guitar Village

Cheers
Derek

Thanks

**Stringswinger** · 01-09-2025, 10:53 AM

Congrats, and may she inspire your playing for many years to come. I always say that a Gibson ES-175 is all the guitar that a jazz guitarist needs (I own three of them, so I walk that talk in triplicate!)