1965 Gibson ES-175
The mid-1960s ES-175 is the working jazz musician's vintage Gibson — professional quality, widely available, and priced appropriately for what it delivers. Patent-number humbuckers are excellent in this context.
Current Market Value
* Prices are estimates based on recent market data. Actual value depends on originality, condition, and provenance. Pricing methodology
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 | 1,800 |
Pickups & Electronics
Two Patent Number humbuckers. Excellent jazz tone, widely used by working jazz musicians.
What Changed in 1965
The ES-175 remained unchanged in basic design but with patent-number pickups. Production was at a commercial high. These are professional-quality jazz guitars used on countless recordings.
Collector's Notes
These are actively used instruments — many have been professionally maintained. Check for replaced pots, pickguard, and tuners (common wear parts). A well-maintained 1965 ES-175 can be an outstanding buy.