1953 Gibson ES-175
The classic two-pickup ES-175D — the version that defined the model. Two P-90 dog-ears, pressed maple body, and the warm archtop sound that became synonymous with jazz guitar.
Current Market Value
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Specifications
| Body Wood | Maple (pressed archtop hollow body) |
| Neck Wood | Mahogany |
| Fingerboard | Rosewood |
| Scale Length | 24.750" |
| Frets | 20 |
| Pickup Config | HH |
| Bridge | Adjustable rosewood bridge, trapeze tailpiece |
| Tuners | Kluson Deluxe |
| Finish Options | Sunburst |
| Est. Production | 650 |
Pickups & Electronics
Two P-90 dog-ear pickups (175D model — two-pickup version introduced). Jazz-optimized tone.
What Changed in 1953
The two-pickup ES-175D became the standard model. The 175 was becoming Gibson's flagship jazz archtop electric. Joe Pass and other prominent jazz players adopted it.
Collector's Notes
Two-pickup D versions are more common than the single-pickup version. Verify that the pickups are original P-90s. The trapeze tailpiece is correct. This model has been continuously popular and well-maintained examples are more common than some vintage Gibsons.