{"product_id":"gibson-custom-shop-historic-1959-es-175-vos-single-pickup-2006-used","title":"Gibson Custom Shop Historic 1959 ES-175 VOS Single Pickup - 2006  [USED]","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis clean, all-original Gibson Custom Shop Historic 1959 ES-175 VOS Single Pickup model was built during 2006 in Memphis, Tennessee. It features a highly streaked Madagascar Rosewood fingerboard, a single '57 Classic humbucker at the neck, and the period-correct VOS finish and aged hardware treatment. Visually and structurally, this guitar looks and feels remarkably like the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.12fret.com\/products\/gibson-es-175-tobacco-sunburst-electric-guitar-1959\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"exceptional, vintage 1959 ES-175 currently in our shop\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eexceptional, vintage 1959 ES-175 currently in our shop\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the VOS treatment produces the visual effects of aging, this guitar appears to have been hardly played.  Fret and finish wear are very light. The neck has the rounded '59 profile and is quite comfortable to play. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original brown arched hard shell case is included, and contains the Certificate of Authenticity folder, warranty booklet and the case keys.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterials and Construction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduced in 1949 with its price of $175 giving the guitar its name, the Gibson ES-175 rapidly became a standard workhorse guitar for countless artists.   It has appeared in almost every genre, from small smoky jazz clubs to arena stages in the hands of rock guitarists.   It was finally retired from production in 2019.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike many of Gibson's other archtop electric models, the ES-175 is built using Maple laminate for the top sides, and back of the body.  This material helps reduce feedback sensitivity at stage volumes. The two longitudinal top braces are Spruce.  The body blocks, linings, and neck are Mahogany.  The headstock plate is dyed Holly, with Mother of Pearl for the Gibson logo and crown.    The bridge is Indian Rosewood. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn this guitar, from this period, the bound fingerboard is Madagascar Rosewood with celluloid split-parallelogram position markers.  From 2001 to mid 2003, Gibson used some of its store of legally certified Brazilian Rosewood for fingerboards. As regulations tightened, the company shifted to Madagascar Rosewood.  Again, increasingly tight regulations and a three-year long Lacey Act investigation brought and end to that in 2009.   This investigation involved two raids, in 2009 and 2011. Ultimately the company agreed to forfeit woods, plus pay a criminal fine and a community service payment.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hardware is straightforward, reproducing 1959 styles.  A set of Gibson Deluxe tuners with keystone buttons are at the head, an Indian Rosewood bridge, standard ES-175 tailpiece, and a four-layer pickguard.  The metal parts are nickel plated, and these too received the VOS treatment giving a layer of patina. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe electronics could only be simpler if they weren't included.   A single '57 Classic humbucker takes the place of an original PAF, which bumped the previously standard, now optional, P-90 in 1957.  This leads to a volume and tone control, and an output jack on the side.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 94.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 94.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.1993%; background-color: rgb(240, 240, 240); height: 94.5938px;\"\u003e \u003cimg alt=\"No Returns or Refunds on Used or Consignments - The Twelfth Fret\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2091\/5497\/files\/No-Refunds-No-Returns-On-Used-or-Consignment-Items-TheTweflthFret.jpg?v=1717033061\" style=\"float: left;\"\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 73.4317%; background-color: rgb(240, 240, 240); height: 94.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThere are no refunds or returns on used items unless authorized in advance by a Twelfth Fret Sales Associate at time of sale.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.12fret.com\/the-twelfth-fret-terms-and-conditions\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eView Our Full Terms Here\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/span\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstrument Model:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Custom Shop Historic 1959 ES-175 VOS Single Pickup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstrument Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Gibson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstrument year:\u003c\/strong\u003e  2006\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstrument Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Vintage Burst VOS Nitrocellulose Lacquer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstrument Class:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Archtop Electric Guitars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstrument serial number:\u003c\/strong\u003e  A05499, built during 2006 at Memphis TN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e  USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.12fret.com\/pages\/the-twelfth-fret-used-instrument-and-amplifier-rating-guide\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eInstrument Condition\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Very Good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRight-handed\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstrument Weight Imperial:\u003c\/strong\u003e   5.94 lbs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstrument Weight Metric:\u003c\/strong\u003e   2.70 kgs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale Length Imperial:\u003c\/strong\u003e   24.527  in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale Length Metric:\u003c\/strong\u003e    623 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNut Width Imperial:\u003c\/strong\u003e  \u003cspan\u003e  1.698 in\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNut Width Metric:\u003c\/strong\u003e  43.14 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCITIES Documentation Required:\u003c\/strong\u003e  No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase included:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase original:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItems in Case:\u003c\/strong\u003e COA booklet, Warranty folder, case keys\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brown Arched Hard Shell \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConsignment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct ID:\u003c\/strong\u003e 190983\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 100%; 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