2017­4­26 1959 ES­175D

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2016 1959 ES-175D

A period-correct archtop for the discerning player

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$5,749
The ES-175 has long been the world's most popular jazz guitar, and the 2016
1959 ES-175D from Gibson Memphis captures the most desirable
incarnation in its truest form.

Body: The classic fully-hollow single-cutaway design

Fingerboard inlays: Rosewood with split-parallelogram inlays

Construction: Neck joint and top braces attached with hot hide glue

Fingerboard binding: Rolled for superb playing comfort

Truss rod: Historic truss rod

Pickups: Two MHS humbuckers

Finish: VOS treated nitrocellulose lacquer

Body
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Top Back
Top
Wood Maple, Poplar,
Species: Maple
Pieces: 3-Ply
Grade: Vintage Plain
Binding: Tan
 

Back
Wood Maple, Poplar,
Species: Maple
Pieces: 3-Ply
Density: Vintage Plain

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Binding: Tan
 

Rims
Species Maple, Poplar,
Wood: Maple
Pieces: Single
Grade: Vintage Plain

Weight
Weight Relief: Hollow body construction
Average
Weight (body 1.4084 kg / 3.105 lbs
only):
 

Materials
Used
Hot Hide glue for braces, Franklin
Glue:
Titebond 50 for rims
Mahogany Headblock & Tailblock,
Etc.: Quartered Adirondack Spruce braces,
Fabric rim stays
 
Tonal,
The sound waves resonate within the
Resonant,
hollow airspace of the Maple
and/or
veneered Body, around the F-holes,
Technical
and throughout the solid glue joints.
Effect:
 

Body
Contour
Carve: ES-175 (Hollow)

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Neck

Neck
Wood Species: Mahogany
Pieces: 1
 

Details
Truss Rod: Historic
Pro le: Soft "C"
Thickness at Fret 1: 21.717 mm / .855"
Thickness at Fret 12: 25.40 mm / 1.000"
Other Materials: Assembly 65 glue
Average Weight: 471.7361 g / 1.040 lbs
 

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Peg Head
Type: SP-1
Inlay: Mother of Pearl Crown
Peg Head Binding: None
Logo: Mother of Pearl "Gibson"
Silkscreen: None
Headstock Angle: 17 degrees
The wood, construction, and headstock pitch all contribute greatly
Tonal, Resonant, and/or
to the tone, aiding this guitar's exceptional sustain and depth, and
Technical Effect:
yielding a resonance that can be felt right through the body
 

Neck Fit
Joint Angle: 4 degrees
Joint Angle Tolerance: 0 deg 0 min 15 sec
Type: Mortise and Tenon
Adhesive: Hot Hide Glue
Gauges Used: Pitch Height Gauge

Nut
Style: White
Material: Nylon
Width: 4.3282 cm / 1.704"
Slots: E: 1.4935 mm / 0.0588 inches
A: 1.1735 mm / 0.0462 inches
D: 0.9068 mm / 0.0357 inches
G: 0.6668 mm / 0.02625 inches
B: 0.4267 mm / 0.0168 inches
e: 0.3200 mm / 0.0126 inches
 

Fingerboard
Wood Species: Rosewood
Pieces: 1

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Shade: Dark
 

Fingerboard
Details
Radius: 30.48 cm / 12 "
Frets: 20
4.3282 cm / 1.704" @ nut, 5.588 cm / 2.200" @ end of
Nut/End of Board:
board
Scale: 62.865 cm / 24.75"
Binding: Tan
Side Dots (Color): Tortoiseshell
 

Fingerboard Inlays
Style: Split Parallelogram
Material: Aged Celluloid
Dimensions: Large: 31.75 mm x 21.59 mm / 1.250" x 0.850"
Average Weight: 138.3457 g / 4.880 oz

Finishes

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Vintage Burst

Color Code: VB
Surface Texture: Smooth/ Hi Gloss 90 Sheen Lacquer - Finished in V.O.S.
Filler: Analine Dye
Sealer: 1-1.5 mils
Top: 330 Wipe Stain, Sunset Orange, VS toner, Tobacco Brown
Top Coat: Hi Gloss Lacquer/ 90 Sheen 7-8 mils
Scraped: Fingerboard Sides, Body and Nut

Natural

Color Code: VN
Surface Texture: Smooth/ Hi Gloss 90 Sheen Lacquer - Finished in V.O.S.
Filler: Red Analine Dye
Sealer: 1-1.5 mils
Top: 1959 Natural Stain, Tobacco Stain
Top Coat: Hi Gloss Lacquer/ 90 Sheen 7-8 mils
Scraped: Fingerboard Sides, Body and Nut

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Electronics

Pickups Rhythm Lead

Style: MHS Humbucker MHS Humbucker
Winds/Coil: Screw
4900/5100 5200/5400
side/Slug side:
Material of Wire
Enamel (42) Enamel (42)
(gauge):
Coil Dimensions (per 6.6294 cm x 1.7272 mm / 6.6294 cm x 1.7272 mm /
coil): 2.61" x 0.68 " 2.61" x 0.68"
Coil Material: ABS ABS
Coil Winding Process: Scatter Wound Scatter Wound
Pole Piece Material: Nickel plated steel Nickel plated steel

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Pole Piece Position 47.4218 cm / 18.670" 59.5173 cm / 23.432"

from Nut:
Slug Material: Nickel plated steel Nickel plated steel
Slug Dimensions 4.7498 mm x 1.24206 cm / 4.7498 mm x 1.24206 cm
(diameter x length): 0.187" x .489" / 0.187" x .489"
Magnet Material: Alnico III Alnico II
Magnet Position from
48.26 cm / 19" 58.42 cm / 23"
Nut:
6.35 cm x 1.27 mm / 2.5" x 6.35 cm x 1.27 mm / 2.5" x
Magnet Dimensions:
0.5" 0.5"
Screw side is the south
Polarities:
pole of magnet
Cover: V.O.S. Nickel plated
Qfactor: 3.21
ResistanceDC: 7526 ohms
Resonant Frequency: 2859.84 Hz

Tonal & Resonant Historically accurate "Patent Applied For" replica with airy
Advancements: tone and unbalanced coils. Slightly under wound.

Control Pocket Rhythm

Lead Volume
Assembly Volume
Type: CTS 550K Audio CTS 550K Audio
Peak Voltage: 1080V 1080V
Range: 0-550K 0-550K
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Power Rating: 1/4 watt above 100K 1/4 watt above 100K ohms
ohms
Resistance Tolerance: 550K +/- 5% 550K +/- 5%
Minimum Resistance: 50 ohms 50 ohms
 

  Lead Tone Rhythm Tone

Type: CTS 550K Audio CTS 550K Audio
Peak Voltage: 1080V 1080V
Range: 0-550K 0-550K
Power Rating: 1/4 watt above 100K
1/4 watt above 100K ohms
ohms
Resistance Tolerance: 550K +/- 5% 550K +/- 5%
Minimum Resistance: 50 ohms 50 ohms
 
Capacitors: Lead Value Rhythm Value
  Bumblebee
Bumblebee .022mfd/200v
.022mfd/200v

Hardware

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Tuning Keys
Style: Kluson Single Ring Tulip Button
Material: Body is stamped steel with plastic tulip button
Weight: 22.6796 g / 0.8 oz
 

Tuning Keys Details

Tuning Ratio: 15:01
Gear Type: Synchronized spur gear system
What is allowable turn: +/- 4 degrees
Plating specs: V.O.S. Nickel
Part numbers: 430-14139 / 430-14140
 

String Dimensions
E: 1.4224 mm / 0.056"
A: 1.1176 mm / 0.044"
D: 0.8636 mm / 0.034"
G: 0.6350 mm / 0.025"
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B: 0.4064 mm / 0.016"
e: 0.3048 mm / 0.012"
 

Bridge
Style: Compensated Top with Rosewood Base
Material: V.O.S. Rosewood
Plating Specs: N/A
Part number: 430-10626 / 430-10249
Weight: 27.2155 g / 0.960 oz
 

Dimensions of String Slots

E: 1.4935 mm / 0.0588 inches
A: 1.1735 mm / 0.0462 inches
D: 0.9068 mm / 0.0357 inches
G: 0.6668 mm / 0.02625 inches
B: 0.4267 mm / 0.0168 inches
e: 0.3200 mm / 0.0126 inches
 

Tailpiece
Style: Zig-Zag
Compensated: No
Material: Brass
Plating Specs: V.O.S. Nickel
Part number: 430-11012
Weight: 208.6525 g / 7.360 oz
 

Output Jack
Style: 1/4" jack
 

Jack Plate
Style: N/A
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Material: N/A
Part Number: N/A
Weight: N/A
 

Strap Buttons
Material: V.O.S. Plastic
Plating Specs: None
Part numbers: 430-19521
Weight: 2.268 g / 0.080 oz

Plastics

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Pick Guard
Style: Multi ply black ES-175 with 45° bevel (V.O.S.)
Part Number: 380-12647
 
Truss Rod Cover
Style: Vintage (V.O.S.)
Part Number: 430-19784
 
Knobs
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Style: Gold Top Hats (V.O.S.)

Part Number: 430-19778
 
Dial Pointers
Yes/No: Yes

Control Plate(s) (Backplate Cover)

Style: N/A
Part Number: N/A
 
Control Plate(s) (SwitchPlate Cover)
Style: N/A
Part Number: N/A
 
Switch Washer
Style: N/A
Part Number: N/A
 
Trim Rings
Style: Black (V.O.S.)
Part Number: 440-13850

Accessories

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Case
Style: Period Correct Ha
Color: Tan & Pink
 
Strap Locks: No
Tools: None
 
Manual: None
COA/Other: Gibson Memphis C

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md54 • 5 months ago
Don't believe the hype about solid carved jazz guitars. This is all you need.

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joe • 7 months ago
I just snagged a new 2015 for a blowout price (less than half) at a popular Chicago store. (Not sure
I'm encouraged to say more here). Apparently they bought a buttload of them from Gibson, and are
trickling them into the market.

I just compared each spec listed on this page, and the equivalent 2015 page, and the ONLY
difference I come up with is the added use of hide glue, on adirondack braces.

Get 'em while they're hot.
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John the Revelator • 9 months ago
In the side shot why does the top look caved in?
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James Jazz • 9 months ago
$6200!! ay caramba! voy a comparar una es175 vieja! vintage...cuesta menos y suena y toca
igualamente...tal vez mejor!
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Archtop58 • a year ago
By chance, tried one of these in Natural today and was amazed that it was as good as my 1964 ES­
175 that I bought 35 years ago and have used and loved ever since. I thought the MHS pups might
be a bit hot for me but I was completely wrong. They are warm and mellow at low volume are crisp
and not overly hot when driven. Purchased on the spot and this one will be on tour with me this
summer and fall. Thanks for another superb axe, Gibson. 2016 is a very good year indeed for the

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