1958 Gibson ES-175D
Serial # A-28180, FON 5226-1. This is one of those "You've got to be joking" kind of guitars. We really couldn't believe our eyes when we opened the case. The photos should explain it all quite clearly -- PAFs, hangtags, near-mint condition… They simply don't come any better than this! Family owned since new, this 175D was brought to us by the son of the fellow who bought the guitar (and a matching amp) back in the late 1950's. It had been stored "under the stairs" for the last many years until migrating over to Folkway earlier this week, and before that was played and enjoyed by a man who took great care of his belongings. The guitar is just about factory perfect in every way: There's barely a scratch to be found and no dust balls rolling around inside, no changed or altered parts other than a cleanly repaired tailpiece hinge, only very light wear on the first frets, and the finish and metal parts are shiny and, well, clean. Those are original Grover Rotomatics, too! The case echoes the guitar's condition, too; the pink lining is vibrant, clean, and unworn. Finally, the original hangtags and Humbucking pickup instructions that were lovingly stored with the guitar for more than half a century will be included with the sale. It has been set-up in our shop and plays effortlessly with .011's, and its '58 neck carve feels just right. Chances are good that you'll like the way it sounds, too -- you can't really go too wrong with PAFs, in an all-original 175. If you're looking for a 175D with humbuckers, this is likely the one by which the others will be measured.
With original hardshell case