Gibson ES-175 Price Guide
The Gibson ES-175 is a single-cutaway archtop electric guitar introduced in 1949. Named for its original $175 price tag, it became the quintessential jazz guitar — used by Joe Pass, Herb Ellis, Pat Metheny, and countless others. The P-90 single-cutaway models (1949-1952) and early PAF-equipped versions (1957-1960) are the most collectible.
Produced: 1949–present
📖 Buyer's Guide
The single-pickup 'D' suffix models are less common than two-pickup versions. Verify that the original Charlie Christian bar pickup (earliest models) or P-90 pickups are intact. PAF-equipped ES-175Ds from 1957-1962 are the sweet spot for jazz players and collectors. Watch for replaced pickups and bridge adjustments on used examples.
Value by Year
| Year | Excellent | Very Good | Good | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | $15,000–$28,000 | $9,000–$15,000 | $5,500–$9,000 | Full Details → |
| 1950 | $5,600–$8,000 | $3,200–$5,600 | $1,600–$3,200 | Full Details → |
| 1951 | $5,600–$8,000 | $3,200–$5,600 | $1,600–$3,200 | Full Details → |
| 1953 | $8,000–$15,000 | $5,000–$8,000 | $3,000–$5,000 | Full Details → |
| 1955 | $5,600–$8,000 | $3,200–$5,600 | $1,600–$3,200 | Full Details → |
| 1957 | $18,000–$35,000 | $11,000–$18,000 | $7,000–$11,000 | Full Details → |
| 1959 | $4,200–$6,000 | $2,400–$4,200 | $1,200–$2,400 | Full Details → |
| 1962 | $4,200–$6,000 | $2,400–$4,200 | $1,200–$2,400 | Full Details → |
| 1965 | $6,000–$12,000 | $4,000–$6,000 | $2,500–$4,000 | Full Details → |
| 1968 | $2,450–$3,500 | $1,400–$2,450 | $700–$1,400 | Full Details → |
| 1970 | $2,450–$3,500 | $1,400–$2,450 | $700–$1,400 | Full Details → |
| 1973 | $2,450–$3,500 | $1,400–$2,450 | $700–$1,400 | Full Details → |
| 1975 | $2,450–$3,500 | $1,400–$2,450 | $700–$1,400 | Full Details → |