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Vintage Burst
Vintage Natural
1959 ES-175D & DN 2015
Vintage Looks and Warm, Versatile Archtop-Electric Tone
n/a
An accurate reproduction of the ES-175 that set the standard, with dual PAF-style pickups, rounded 'C' playing feel, authentic archtop tones, and vintage-correct '59 looks.
Historic truss rod
Superior Adjustability due to the Teflon coating, larger diameter rod, original brass anchor and larger washer
Rolled neck binding
Binding is rounded off to comfortably fit the contours of the player's hand
Vintage style "No Logo" potentiometers
Accurate looks and no signal degradation
45 degree bevel on all plastics
Historically accurate
Quartered Adirondack Spruce braces
One step closer to vintage ES tonality
New for 2015
Historic truss rod:
Superior Adjustability due to the Teflon coating, larger diameter rod, original brass anchor and larger washer
Rolled neck binding:
Binding is rounded off to comfortably fit the contours of the player's hand
Vintage style "No Logo" potentiometers:
45 degree bevel on all plastics:
Historically accurate
Quartered Adirondack Spruce braces:
One step closer to vintage ES tonality
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Body
Top
Back
Top
Wood Species:
Maple, Poplar, Maple
Pieces:
3-Ply
Grade:
Vintage Plain
Binding:
Tan
Back
Wood Species:
Maple, Poplar, Maple
Pieces:
3-Ply
Density:
Vintage Plain
Binding:
Tan
Rims
Species Wood:
Maple, Poplar, Maple
Pieces:
Single
Grade:
Vintage Plain
Weight
Weight Relief:
Hollow body construction
Average Weight (body only):
1.4084 kg / 3.105 lbs
Materials Used
Glue:
Franklin Titebond 50
Tonal, Resonant, and/or Technical Effect:
The sound waves resonate within the hollow airspace of the Maple veneered Body, around the F-holes, and throughout the solid glue joints.
Body Contour
Carve:
ES-175 (Hollow)
Neck
Neck
Wood Species:
Mahogany
Pieces:
1
Details
Truss Rod:
Historic
Profile:
Soft "C"
Thickness at Fret 1:
21.717 mm / .855"
Thickness at Fret 12:
25.40 mm / 1.000"
Other Materials:
Franklin Titebond 50
Average Weight:
471.7361 gm / 1.040 lbs
Peg Head
Type:
SP-1
Inlay:
Mother of Pearl Crown
Peg Head Binding:
Logo:
Mother of Pearl "Gibson"
Silkscreen:
Headstock Angle:
17 degrees
Tonal, Resonant, and/or Technical Effect:
The wood, construction, and headstock pitch all contribute greatly to the tone, aiding this guitar's exceptional sustain and depth, and 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, Alignment 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
Shade:
Dark
Fingerboard Details
Radius:
30.48 cm / 12 "
Frets:
20
Nut/End of Board:
4.3282 cm / 1.704" @ nut, 5.588 cm / 2.200" @ end of board
Scale:
62.865 cm / 24.75"
Binding:
Tan
Side Dots (Color):
Tortoiseshell
Fingerboard Inlays
Style:
Split Parallelogram
Material:
Aged Celluloid
Dimensions:
31.75 mm x 21.59 mm / 1.250" x 0.850"
Average Weight:
138.3457 gm / 4.880 oz
Finishes
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:
N/A
Top Coat:
Hi Gloss Lacquer/ 90 Sheen 7-8 mils
Scraped:
Fingerboard Sides, Body and Nut
Vintage 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
Electronics
Pickups
Rhythm
Lead
Style:
MHS Humbucker
MHS Humbucker
Winds/Coil: Screw side/Slug side:
4900/5100
5200/5400
Material of Wire (gauge):
Enamel (42)
Enamel (42)
Coil Dimensions (per coil):
6.6294 cm x 1.7272 mm / 2.61" x 0.68 "
6.6294 cm x 1.7272 mm / 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
Pole Piece Position from Nut:
47.4218 cm / 18.670"
59.5173 cm / 23.432 "
Slug Material:
Nickel plated steel
Nickel plated steel
Slug Dimensions (diameter x length):
4.7498 mm x 1.24206 cm / 0.187" x .489"
4.7498 mm x 1.24206 cm / 0.187" x .489"
Magnet Material:
Alnico III
Alnico II
Magnet Position from Nut:
48.26 cm / 19"
58.42 cm / 23"
Magnet Dimensions:
6.35 cm x 1.27 mm / 2.5" x 0.5"
6.35 cm x 1.27 mm / 2.5" x 0.5"
Polarities:
Screw side is the south pole of magnet
Screw side is the south pole of magnet
Cover:
V.O.S. Nickel plated
V.O.S. Nickel plated
Qfactor:
3.21
3.2
ResistanceDC:
7526 ohms
7963 ohms
Resonant Frequency:
2859.84 Hz
2695.19 Hz
Tonal & Resonant Advancements:
Historically accurate "Patent Applied For" replica with airy tone and unbalanced coils. Slightly under wound.
Control Pocket Assembly
Volume
Type:
CTS 550K Audio
Peak Voltage:
1080V
Range:
0-550K
Power Rating:
1/4 watt above 100K ohms
Resistance Tolerance:
550K +/- 5%
Minimum Resistance:
50 ohms
Tone
Type:
CTS 550K Audio
Peak Voltage:
1080V
Range:
0-550K
Power Rating:
1/4 watt above 100K ohms
Resistance Tolerance:
550K +/- 5%
Minimum Resistance:
50 ohms
Capacitors:
Lead Value
Rhythm Value
Bumblebee .022mfd/200v
Bumblebee .022mfd/200v
Hardware
Tuning Keys
Style:
Kluson Single Ring Tulip Button
Material:
Body is stamped steel with plastic tulip button
Weight:
22.6796 gm / 0.8 oz
Tuning Keys Details
Tuning Ratio:
15:1
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"
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:
Part number:
430-10626 / 430-10249
Weight:
27.2155 gm / 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 gm / 7.360 oz
Output Jack
Style:
1/4" jack
Strap Buttons
Material:
V.O.S. Plastic
Plating Specs:
Part numbers:
430-19521
Weight:
2.268 gm / 0.080 oz
Plastics
Truss Rod Cover
Style:
Vintage (V.O.S.)
Part Number:
430-19784
Knobs
Style:
Gold Top Hats (V.O.S.)
Part Number:
430-19778
Dial Pointers
Yes/No:
Yes
Trim Rings
Style:
Black (V.O.S.)
Part Number:
440-13850
Accessories
Case
Style:
Period Correct Hard Shell
Color:
Tan & Pink
Strap Locks:
No
Tools:
Manual:
COA/Other:
Gibson Memphis COA
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