Gibson ES-275

**blkjazz** · 01-21-2018, 11:15 AM

Originally Posted by jzucker

Agreed, and comparing it to a 339 and 335, I wasn't expecting a big-box sound. I was expecting the warmth and note bloom of it's cousins and IMO, it didn't have it. Again, I'm not saying it's a bad guitar. If you're looking for something different than the other gibsons in terms of the attributes I described, that's fine. I just didn't feel it had what *I* was looking for. YMMV.

Different strokes for different folks. The 275 will get as warm and sweet as I want but it is indeed a different animal. It is supposed to be.

**jzwrkr** · 03-13-2018, 08:49 AM

I got mine last weekend. For the longtime i thought i couldnt live with a Les Paul neck . Believe me, i regret that prejudice now. It feels and plays great, and the response on higher position (12 or above) is amazing. Dont get stuck on that idea of the Les Paul neck. It is worthless. It plays like a butter.

Originally Posted by Wildcat

This particular guitar is a solid investment for anybody of modest means. Quite a bit of buzz about the guitar. Of course the obvious "out of the box" design and thinking from Gibson. Of course it appears to be driven by the Japanese market and demand.

It seems at this date that people have bought the guitar and a few have sold it since buying it. For me the reference to the Les Paul neck is one aspect that does not appeal to me. But that being said, it's certainly has it's appeal for many reasons.

**El Fundo** · 03-13-2018, 09:06 AM

Originally Posted by jzwrkr

I got mine last weekend. For the longtime i thought i couldnt live with a Les Paul neck . Believe me, i regret that prejudice now. It feels and plays great, and the response on higher position (12 or above) is amazing. Dont get stuck on that idea of the Les Paul neck. It is worthless. It plays like a butter.

Couldn’t agree more. I bought mine last week and it looks like the honeymoon will last a long, long time. The neck is my favorite of all time. Makes me want to never want to put it down—actually I rarely do! I keep worrying about my fiancé. But she thinks it’s cute! And I really love the tones it produces. What a great instrument!

**jzwrkr** · 03-13-2018, 09:16 AM

Yeah ! My wife likes it, too.

Seriously, much better than a ES-335, physically speaking. I fits your body. Not as thick as an ES-175, very comfortable while standing. I ve been looking for guitar that is in between ES-175 and 335 in body thickness. This was it.
Also, versatile guitar. You can pretty much play anything from Jazz to blues to country, soul and funk. the tone palette is amazing.
I still believe this guitar deserves better recognition. Make sure to straighten the truss rod and acton before playing it. With a good adjustment, this one will take you places boyz and girls...

Originally Posted by El Fundo

Couldn’t agree more. I bought mine last week and it looks like the honeymoon will last a long, long time. The neck is my favorite of all time. Makes me want to never want to put it down—actually I rarely do! I keep worrying about my fiancé. But she thinks it’s cute! And I really love the tones it produces. What a great instrument!

**jzwrkr** · 03-14-2018, 01:13 AM

Originally Posted by wendelin

I had been looking for a good archtop for a several years. Last summer on a trip up north I tried out two ES-175s, a 1958 and 1963. The neck on the 1958 was too chunky, but the 1963 felt great. Only problem was the $8K they wanted for it. When I got back home I went to one of my local stores and saw a new Gibson ES-275 sunburst. Played it for about an hour. Just couldn't put it down. The neck and action just fit. Loved the sunburst. The owner checked with his supplier and offered it to me at a fantastic price. I don't know how he made any money on the deal, but I bought it. Didn't even ask my wife. Changed out the strings to D'Addario light gauge flat wounds and added a Gibson strap button. I play it every day and never look back.

Likewise.. i am having blast with mine.. i put on the D’addario jazz lights 0.12 set. Loving it . Enjoy

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**greasy0015** · 08-14-2018, 10:18 AM

Another proud owner here. What are you all playing it through? Any amp sound better or worse in your estimation? I'm using a Quilter 101 through the quilter 10 inch block dock cab. I love it.

**Woody Sound** · 08-14-2018, 10:23 AM

Originally Posted by greasy0015

Another proud owner here. What are you all playing it through? Any amp sound better or worse in your estimation? I'm using a Quilter 101 through the quilter 10 inch block dock cab. I love it.

Mostly using my Quilter MicroPro for electric things these days. Fabulous deep dark jazz tone with the 275.

**wendelin** · 08-16-2018, 12:25 AM

I’m using a Fender Blues jr. tweed. Great sound and light enough to carry around.

**r_cc_c** · 08-25-2018, 10:24 AM

**Fat Fingers** · 08-25-2018, 04:55 PM

I got one in ebony on clearance from Sweetwater recently. I usually have chronic buyer's remorse, but I feel great about this purchase (the deep discount helped a lot).

I'm a sucker for that split diamond headstock though.

**christianm77** · 10-09-2018, 03:18 PM

I like this guitar, I think it's good.

**Woody Sound** · 10-09-2018, 03:32 PM

Originally Posted by Fat Fingers

I got one in ebony on clearance from Sweetwater recently. I usually have chronic buyer's remorse, but I feel great about this purchase (the deep discount helped a lot).

I'm a sucker for that split diamond headstock though.

Does yours have the rosewood board, or black Richlite?

**mad dog** · 10-10-2018, 07:46 AM

I'm still pretty curious about the ES-275. Has anyone here played the P-90 version? That's the one I'd love to try.
MD

**Boogaloo** · 10-10-2018, 08:27 AM

I have a 2017 vos p90. I absolutely love it. It nails the early 50’s sound. They are dog ear mhs p90’s, I did not need to shim the pickups, they are at the perfect height, just adjust the pole pieces. Sounds just awesome thru my Dr.Z Cure. Very happy overall with the guitar.

**Little Jay** · 10-13-2018, 02:39 AM

It looks mouthwatering with P90’s, that’s a fact!

**DRS** · 10-14-2018, 08:57 PM

For those on a budget (like me), a similar shaped and built guitar is the Godin Montreal Premiere. I really like mine although the stock pickups were not good. I put Gibson 57/57+ set in mine and the guitar came alive. The newer ones come with SD pickups and even the Supreme version with bindings and split parallelogram inlays is 1/2 the price of the ES 275.

**Boogaloo** · 10-14-2018, 11:10 PM

The Godin Montreal premier is a semi. Large difference.

**mad dog** · 10-15-2018, 08:13 AM

The Godin MP is an interesting guitar. IMO, somewhere between a full block semi and a hollowbody ... since the center block on the MP is not solid, heavily scalloped, more like Gretsch trestle bracing than true semi hollow. If I could get one of the P90 models at a bargain price, I'd consider it.

**pingu** · 10-15-2018, 08:38 AM

Originally Posted by mad dog

The Godin MP is an interesting guitar. IMO, somewhere between a full block semi and a hollowbody ... since the center block on the MP is not solid, heavily scalloped, more like Gretsch trestle bracing than true semi hollow. If I could get one of the P90 models at a bargain price, I'd consider it.

yeah interesting ....
Does it have much of an acoustic voice ?

**Herbie** · 10-15-2018, 02:14 PM

Originally Posted by Boogaloo

I have a 2017 vos p90. I absolutely love it. It nails the early 50’s sound. They are dog ear mhs p90’s, I did not need to shim the pickups, they are at the perfect height, just adjust the pole pieces. Sounds just awesome thru my Dr.Z Cure. Very happy overall with the guitar.

Oh man, sounds too promising! I just learned about the Cure. Is it an amp which can nail the early 50’s sound? Any later jazz sounds? Joepassische jazz sounds?

**Boogaloo** · 10-15-2018, 05:12 PM

Yes, p90’s and the Dr. Z Cure can sound like a that if you wish. It can do blackface too with the turn of the mid knob. A very, very responsive eq and a global volume control is a big help. This is a great jazz amp. Best kept secret. I wanted to buy something other than a Princeton. I don’t miss reverb at all. I hooked up a HOF reverb and although it sounded great, I’d rather play without it. I want to hear my guitar through this amp with nothing in between.

**mad dog** · 10-15-2018, 05:27 PM

Originally Posted by pingu

yeah interesting ....
Does it have much of an acoustic voice ?

Not loud, not a big voice. But a pleasing one. It is a rather small bodied instrument after all.

**Herbie** · 10-16-2018, 12:45 AM

Originally Posted by Boogaloo

Yes, p90’s and the Dr. Z Cure can sound like a that if you wish. It can do blackface too with the turn of the mid knob. A very, very responsive eq and a global volume control is a big help. This is a great jazz amp. Best kept secret. I wanted to buy something other than a Princeton. I don’t miss reverb at all. I hooked up a HOF reverb and although it sounded great, I’d rather play without it. I want to hear my guitar through this amp with nothing in between.

Sounds good! It is great that Gibson builds new guitars with P90s but why the heck those models are always a) a rarity and b) an expensive rarity?

The used basic ES-275s are sometimes sold for reachable prices but maybe the P90 model is too new to be sold in same price class.

**Boogaloo** · 10-16-2018, 09:21 AM

Yes, I consider myself very lucky to have found one only 2months ago. They were a limited run in 2017. I also consider myself very fortunate to have the cash to purchase it. It was on sale but still over $4,400 (cdn). I would purchase it again in a heartbeat.

**Woody Sound** · 10-16-2018, 09:48 AM

Originally Posted by Boogaloo

Yes, I consider myself very lucky to have found one only 2months ago. They were a limited run in 2017. I also consider myself very fortunate to have the cash to purchase it. It was on sale but still over $4,400 (cdn). I would purchase it again in a heartbeat.

There's one on Reverb right now for $3.2k, but accepting offers. No affiliation.

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