Gibson ES-175 Price

**seaguitar** · 12-12-2016, 07:05 PM

The 175 is my dream guitar. I'm seeing a '97 ES175D locally on sale apparently Mint for 2200$. Is this a good price? If so, How should I go about verifying authenticity etc?

**vinnyv1k** · 12-12-2016, 07:34 PM

Good price.....go check it out.

**lawson-stone** · 12-12-2016, 08:13 PM

Yes, good price. If there's nothing wrong with the guitar, I'd pounce on it.

**Longways to Go** · 12-12-2016, 08:27 PM

Two Questions:

1. Do you live in my neighborhood?
2. Do you have 2 grand I can borrow?

LOLz

**GNAPPI** · 12-12-2016, 09:06 PM

There are a host of sites that ID the fakes. I recently saw one in a pawn shop that was a very good copy, on a par with an Epiphone.

If you're uncomfortable see if the seller will agree to your taking it to a luthier for authentication.

The price is pretty good. I'd buy it in a heartbeat if it were genuine.

**Max405** · 12-12-2016, 09:16 PM

As my bro's have already stated, RUN don't walk.
Thats a great price. 97 was a great year. The 175 is pretty much the greatest Jazz guitar that kind of coin can buy.
if you buy it, be sure to do a New Guitar Day here for us.
Joe D

**vinlander** · 12-12-2016, 09:20 PM

I would look if it has nibs on the frets, absence would be doubtful on a mint closet queen from the '90s.

**seaguitar** · 12-12-2016, 11:39 PM

Thanks everyone appreciate the input -- that's quite a resounding recommendation. I'll see if I can get my hands on it. Hopefully it's still available.

**Jabberwocky** · 12-13-2016, 04:45 AM

I saw the pix. It is a flamed Blonde in great condition. For $2200, Sprint like Usain the Human Lightning Bolt, don't run.

**skykomishone** · 12-13-2016, 10:59 AM

Originally Posted by seaguitar

Thanks everyone appreciate the input -- that's quite a resounding recommendation. I'll see if I can get my hands on it. Hopefully it's still available.

The guitar in question is the real deal. Can't believe it's still there. If I didn't own a '55 and a '72, I'd be all over it. The seller is stellar also. Hope you snatch it up.

S

**seaguitar** · 12-14-2016, 12:34 PM

Skykomishone, thanks --- do you know the seller?

**lawson-stone** · 12-14-2016, 12:37 PM

Originally Posted by seaguitar

Skykomishone, thanks --- do you know the seller?

Actually, assuming the seller is legit, this guitar,, in this condition, at this price... call and give the guy your credit card. Lock it down. I can't imagine it will stay available very long.

I remember finding a new-old 2013 VOS1949 ES175 at Chicago Music Exchange for just $1999. They had two at that price. I bought one. By the time I'd driven back to Kentucky they'd sold the other.

Any good ES175 at under $2500 is going to sell really fast, I suspect.

**skykomishone** · 12-14-2016, 12:42 PM

Originally Posted by seaguitar

Skykomishone, thanks --- do you know the seller?

I think so. Are we talking local Craigslist?

**seaguitar** · 12-14-2016, 12:46 PM

Yes

**2bornot2bop** · 12-14-2016, 01:20 PM

It's my guitar. And yes, it's a give away. But it's Xmas

**seaguitar** · 12-14-2016, 01:40 PM

2bornot2bop, Nice to know you are on the forum. Sorry for having any doubts. See you shortly!!

**lawson-stone** · 12-14-2016, 04:02 PM

Best of all possible worlds: reliable seller, great guitar, superb price, buyer who knows what he's getting.

**silverfoxx** · 12-14-2016, 04:21 PM

Greg,
that's a giveaway ! equiv to £1746 in the UK, I wish that I lived round the corner to you.
a member here is going to have a very Merry Christmas with it. much Kudos to you.

Alan

**Max405** · 12-14-2016, 04:33 PM

2B, $2200 for that beautiful Blond 175? Wow.
What happened, did you hit your head or something?
That is really nice of you. Wow.

JD

**Jabberwocky** · 12-14-2016, 04:51 PM

Originally Posted by Max405

2B, $2200 for that beautiful Blond 175? Wow.
What happened, did you hit your head or something?
That is really nice of you. Wow.

JD

2bop bought it for $1900. He talked about it. $2200 for it is still a good price. We should all be so smart.

**Stringswinger** · 12-14-2016, 05:05 PM

Originally Posted by Jabberwocky

2bop bought it for $1900. He talked about it. $2200 for it is still a good price. We should all be so smart.

IIRC, 2Bop bought it for $1950. That might not include shipping, so he could be in it even more. And 2bop took a huge risk buying a guitar sight unseen through EBay that a Craigslist buyer does not take.

His profit is small, reasonable and well deserved. And he is offering a great deal on a great guitar. IMO, this deal fully comports with the Christmas spirit.

Merry Christmas 2bop!

**2bornot2bop** · 12-14-2016, 05:15 PM

Originally Posted by Stringswinger

IIRC, 2Bop bought it for $1950. That might not include shipping, so he could be in it even more. And 2bop took a huge risk buying a guitar sight unseen through EBay that a Craigslist buyer does not take.

His profit is small, reasonable and well deserved. And he is offering a great deal on a great guitar. IMO, this deal fully comports with the Christmas spirit.

Merry Christmas 2bop!

Yes, and after after a pro setup $75 and a $25 set of TI 13's it was a wash. Paying it forward, and it feels good to move a nice guitar along to a new jazz guitar student who can appreciate it.

Happy Holidays to all!

**silverfoxx** · 12-14-2016, 05:45 PM

May we echo those sentiments, from this side of the pond , and raise the metaphorical
glass to our good friends on this forum, a' la Mr Spock,.. Live long and Prosper.

**seaguitar** · 12-14-2016, 05:56 PM

Regardless of what 2bornot2bop paid, I appreciate his letting go of such a fine instrument at an affordable price, I know he could have sold it for more, and I'm deeply appreciative. I'm also thankful for all the help this forum and it's members provide. Happy Holidays!

**seaguitar** · 12-14-2016, 06:00 PM

And for those that haven't seen it, it's technically NGD for me, even though at this point it's a guitar that's come through here once. But for those that haven't seen it, these are 2bornot2bop's fine photos of the guitar.

Dropbox - ES175

cheers!