Gibson ES-175D Preowned 1963

This 1963 Gibson ES-175D represents one of the most iconic hollowbody electric guitars ever produced, revered for its warm, articulate tone and unmistakable jazz heritage. Built in Kalamazoo during Gibson’s golden era, the ES-175D features the classic laminated maple body and comfortable rounded neck profile that made it the instrument of choice for generations of jazz, blues, and session players. This example is structurally excellent, with no cracks or structural issues, making it a strong and reliable vintage player.

While the guitar retains its original vintage character, it has been fitted with non-original pickups, hardware, and electronics, offering a slightly more versatile and practical setup for modern use. It's also had a refret at some point in it's life. These changes do not detract from the instrument’s fundamental voice—rich, woody, and smooth with excellent note separation—but instead make it a compelling option for players seeking authentic vintage tone without the fragility or price premium of an all-original example. A genuine early-’60s ES-175D that delivers classic Gibson hollowbody sound with real-world usability. Includes non-original hardshell case.

Specs

• Year 1963

• Body Laminated maple hollowbody

• Neck Mahogany

• Fingerboard Rosewood

• Pickups Non-original humbuckers

• Hardware Non-original

• Electronics Non-original

• Scale Length 24.75"

• Frets 20

• Bridge Tune-o-matic style (non-original)

• Tailpiece Trapeze (non-original)

• Orientation Right handed