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It should arrive wednesday. It was an employee build guitar and is unplayed so it's basically a 30 year old new guitar. They also had a 2007 in almost identical condition. They told me that the early '90s were gibson's magical years in terms of construction and most importantly wood. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that everything checks out.
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12-31-2021 06:50 PM
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Jack we know you’ve been looking hard so I hope you found your new love! Kicking off 2022 with 1993 sounds like a really good idea!
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Originally Posted by jzucker
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Looking forward to your NGD.
Perhaps we might end up on the same page regarding 90's Gibson archtops. We already agree that the 175 is the best guitar in history.
Congrats in advance.
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Originally Posted by Stringswinger
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Can't wait to see the new acquisition
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That's good news Jack! Congratulations. Likewise, can't wait to see it. Happy New Year!
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Jack - Congras! I just had a great experience with a purchase from Gruhn on a dead mint 77’ blonde L5Cn. They represented it precisely, set it up perfectly and the packaging was impeccable. I expect you will experience the same outcome. These guys are real pros.
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Congrats—can’t wait for the pictures!
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Jack I am glad it worked out and I emailed your earlier is AM. I knew that the guitar would not last and funny those Gibson's sell quick when priced right. Marco is right the guitar in the early 90's are killers. QAman has the depth of experience so that is good to hear. Myself over the years I have bought exactly 2 guitars from George and one I got in person. He is a bit "odd" as characters go but he always has given me the upmost respect. He manages to juggle the practical and them mystery of vintage to a height the few ever understand.
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Originally Posted by deacon Mark
But as a side note, Lovies is either on vacation or bad about getting back to you. They emailed me and said they had another sunburst 175 and asked if I was interested. Over the last 5 days, I emailed and called several times and left messages telling them I was interested and they never got back to me...
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Well, this is the holiday season, and lots of people take time off. Lovie's employees might be doing that. I wouldn't judge any business by what happens between mid December and early January.
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A lot of independent shops just completely close for at least a week starting at Christmas.
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Well if anybody can be trusted to sell you a good guitar it's Gruhn. Fingers crossed this one works out.
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Wow. Hope it arrives in the same condition as advertised. If so, never let this sucker go!
Congrats Jack!
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Originally Posted by John A.
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Congrats and good luck on the incoming. FWW there is an old thread on TGP forum about that early 90s era at Gibson. With ex employees posting as well. I have a 93 LP Studio that is special.
Gibson supposedly was really trying to up their game. Many of their guitars were painted by Tom Murphy during that period. Even the cheaper ones.
I bet you’ll get a good one.
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I'm certainly no expert here, but the best sounding, feeling ES-175 I came across was a rather beat '92 at Main Drag Music in Brooklyn NY. Here's hoping your new one impresses like that '92. And happy new year!
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Originally Posted by jzucker
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Originally Posted by tomvwash
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The debate about the best years for '175's is endless, and, well, debatable! I've owned a '72 since '72. Six years ago I played an early '50s and begged the owner to sell it to me, which he wouldn't. I couldn't get that guitar out of my head. It was like falling in love or something. Several months went by and I inquired about some archtop on the local CL and got to talking to the seller about guitars and mentioned this early '50s '175 and he said I have one of those and would sell it, to which I replied, I'll be right over. I came home with a '55 with 2 p90s. I'd put that up against any '175 out there.
That being said, I'd be willing to bet that Jack has a winner, and that there are winners in every year Gibson made them!
Happy New Year!
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Jack I hope you absolutely love it. You have had more than your share of bad guitars. I hope it is a lifelong keeper. The best 175 ever in your talented hands.
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I'll try this again. I'm having a hard time with the site allowing the photos. It's a beautiful instrument. Hate the strap button placement though!
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Gorgeous Jack !
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Wow! That is a nice looking natural finish '175! Here's to hoping it plays and sounds great for you.
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