matt umanov guitars




1956  Gibson ES-175   SOLD!

A rare find, w/ original Bigsby bridge and tailpiece. w/ohsc

This is quite unusual; an ES-175 from the 1950's with original factory Bigsby tailpiece and bridge. There has never been another on this guitar; we checked for additional screw holes and there are none. The guitar is original in all other respects as well: finish, frets, tuners and pickguard; there has been a strap button added next to the heel. Has a really wonderful full-feeling mid-1950's neck shape without being too big, and the expected large clear tone of its original P-90 pickup. Remarkably clean overall too, and beautifully set up. Original Gibson brown hard shell case.

Price: $ 4,995.00   w/ohsc