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  1. #26

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    Jack while the Romeo is different it might be worth a try. They have different pickup configurations along with different finishes,etc. The guitar design is more akin to say the PRS Hollow or Hamer Newport in construction. But it seems different as well.
    I don’t think it has any neck dive issues, and they are priced really fairly,especially in the used market.

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    What about an ES-275?


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    How do you feel about P90s? If you'd consider an ES-125 TCD that would expand your options considerably. Lots more of those around than ES-175T's. I'd also suggest a Seventy Seven Hawk (the thin MIJ version), but those are a lot rarer than 175T's.

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    Very different sound, but all the Benedetto models I have played (Bravo, Bambino, 335 copy) have been incredibly built and very, very comfortable. They have a VERY different tone than a 175 though. I have shoulder issues and cannot play larger bodied guitars for a long time, and the Bravo I owned never gave me any troubles on three hour gigs. I ended up selling it, but I now exclusively gig and practice with 16" width or less, and 3" or less in depth

    I have never played one, but also maybe check out the Sadowsky Jim Hall? Ply top, 24.75" scale, and smaller size

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jabberwocky View Post
    i've always wanted to try one of those...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Hammertone View Post
    Just cut down the rims of an ES-175 and you'll have what you want. Easy - any decent tech can do it for you.
    joking right ??

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    Quote Originally Posted by jzucker
    for various reasons that I won't go into publicly, I wouldn't buy one of those.
    Didn't you have a kind of endorsement with Seventy Seven some time ago ? I seem to remember you were quite happy with the guitar (Exrubato Jazz ??)

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    Quote Originally Posted by pingu
    joking right ??
    What's the rumpus? I wouldn't do it to a clean '50s or '60s version, simply because they are worth too much money. Makes sense for one made after that. It's a common-place, mass-produced, heavily-built, laminated box (although the rims are solid wood). I think it's a great idea.

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    There is no ideal guitar for us gearaholics. Only many possibilities,Lol! And Jack Z has maybe the most experience in this field.

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    How about a 175T

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    The alternative is the ES-195. You may have to swap out the P100s for a set of humbuckers, and the Bigsby tailpiece for the ES-175 trapeze.

    https://www.rumbleseatmusic.com/prod...n-es-195-black

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    Elderly has a 175T. I used to drive there and back from Akron to try guitars. All day adventure though.

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    Emerald City has one as well...

    1976 Gibson ES-175T
    – Emerald City Guitars

  17. #41
    Quote Originally Posted by WilliamScott
    Elderly has a 175T. I used to drive there and back from Akron to try guitars. All day adventure though.
    neck joint does not look good on that one. Thanks for looking though.

  18. #42
    Quote Originally Posted by Gitfiddler
    Emerald City has one as well...

    1976 Gibson ES-175T
    – Emerald City Guitars
    too many cracks and iffy neck joint for me to buy sight unseen without a close personal inspection. Thanks for looking. I think if I do buy a smaller guitar, I'm just going to buy something newer...

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    Quote Originally Posted by jzucker View Post
    too many cracks and iffy neck joint for me to buy sight unseen without a close personal inspection. Thanks for looking. I think if I do buy a smaller guitar, I'm just going to buy something newer...
    Don't you already have "smaller" covered with a GB10 and PM120? Hard to imagine anything being an improvement on those.

  21. #45
    Quote Originally Posted by John A. View Post
    Don't you already have "smaller" covered with a GB10 and PM120? Hard to imagine anything being an improvement on those.
    the benson has it's own thing going on, not really in the 175 camp. Just never bonded with the GB10 sound. And the metheny feeds back more than any guitar I've ever owned.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jzucker View Post
    the benson has it's own thing going on, not really in the 175 camp. Just never bonded with the GB10 sound. And the metheny feeds back more than any guitar I've ever owned.
    Interesting, I had gotten the impression that you really liked the GB10.

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    The Music Emporium has one. $7k.

    1955 Gibson ES-175N | The Music Emporium

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    Quote Originally Posted by SoftwareGuy View Post
    The Music Emporium has one. $7k.

    1955 Gibson ES-175N | The Music Emporium
    that's a different instrument. The 175T is a thinline.

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    If this Epiphone did not have the 1 9/16” nut width, it would be a fine choice for me. May not work for you either, but a worthy consideration.

    1966 Epiphone Broadway Sunburst - Rare EX Bargain (only 82 made) - musical instruments - by owner - sale - craigslist