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Could someone tell me whether an ES 175 from 1995 has a thin or thick neck? As I get older (70) I am developing a bad case of arthritis at the base of my left hand (neck) and am looking for a thin neck on a decent hollowbody. I might have to get one made at this rate.
Thanks
Doug
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03-25-2024 10:04 PM
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Epiphone es 175 premiums have thin necks.If you can get one of the premiums with the Gibson pickups,you might be surprised how much it sounds like a Gibson 175 for a lot less cash.There are more and more days for me lately where shorter scale thinner neck lets me play,so i can sympathize.
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Originally Posted by nyc chaz
It's funny, but I see far more Gibson es175s for sale online, than epi 175s. Strange.
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If you have the cash a Byrdland would be even better. Thin fast necks and 12’s feel like 10’s
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Thank you Vinny, I'll start a Byrdland search right now! :-)
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My 1997 ES-175 has a medium thickness neck that is very comfortable as it tapers to the slim side down low. I have old man hand problems and find that guitar very easy to play.
1995 may have a different carve. Do your due diligence.
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Originally Posted by Stringswinger
Doug
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Down low means the first five frets evenly across the board.
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Originally Posted by Stringswinger
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Originally Posted by jazzshrink
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Originally Posted by Stringswinger
https://youtube.com/shorts/MKUsK1_1P...MwDdiI46hqmsVQ
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My 90’s ES-165 has a medium neck.
I’ve not played any 90’s Gibson's with fat necks. My only grip with the ES-165/75, is the neck heel and how huge the arch is from the back of the neck onto it.
Crude only begins to describe it.
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