surfguy13 Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 Seasonal Greetings!! I advertised this guitar long ago and didn't manage to work out a deal even though it was up for a trade or straight sale. Nobody has large sums of cash at the moment so I am really happy to consider a trade or a part ex of some sort. Ideally for a vintage guitar or vintage Fender P or J bass. In terms of modern stuff I'd only be interested in a custom shop les paul......well, probably! [IMG]http://imageshack.us/a/img41/114/64175003.jpg[/IMG] This 175 is a straight all original guitar bar an old re-fret and new nut at the same time. The case is a 1954 ES-175 Lifton case in pretty amazing condition. [IMG]http://imageshack.us/a/img341/7669/64175016.jpg[/IMG] The all-round condition of the guitar is really excellent although there are small dings here and there as you would expect. The body and the neck are definitely not refinished. [IMG]http://imageshack.us/a/img856/9475/64175012.jpg[/IMG] The pickups are both original and sound sublime. [IMG]http://imageshack.us/a/img827/737/img0787em.jpg[/IMG] The old cans are there on the pots but I must admit I have never seen to remove the wiring loom to check its authenticity - it [i]looks [/i]100% and given the condition of the rest of the guitar I'm sure that's the case. [IMG]http://imageshack.us/a/img845/1153/64175001.jpg[/IMG] There's really not a lot more to say about the guitar, it is incredibly versatile and when you consider what Steve Howe has done with his '64 175 over the years. I use it for virtually everything including rock. The pickups have a lovely mellowness that you only get with early pat no pickups or PAFs but the biting tone is still there is you want that too. [IMG]http://imageshack.us/a/img59/2562/twinand175007.jpg[/IMG] I have loads of photos of the guitar and am really happy to email more over - similarly I am happy to take photos of any part of the guitar. I'm in Cambridgeshire, just north of Cambridge and would be happy to ship the guitar if that was necessary but If you are interested try and get over to try it - coffee/tea will be supplied as required!! I'm also happy to ship outside the [IMG]http://imageshack.us/a/img849/9229/64175018.jpg[/IMG] In terms of value for a trade, or a straight sale, I have kept my eye on prices of early 60s 175s for some time and most of those offered have had changes such as pickups/refinish etc whereas this guitar is as it should be bar a refret and nut. Guitar Village has a '64 in stock for £3999 but that has had a full refin, new bridge, new trapeze, new fingerboard, grover tuners etc. So, in light of that I reckon £3950 is fair for an all original guitar with a 50s Lifton case. Please email me at: [email protected] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfguy13 Posted December 29, 2012 Author Share Posted December 29, 2012 A gentle bump for the weekend... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman Rich Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 Just passed the details of this on to my mate who is after a 175 or 175T. Myself, I can't imagine anything sadder than listing such a beautilful guitar for sale on Christmas Day, unless of course you recieved a 1959 LP from santa.... Happy Christmas bump anyway, and good luck with the sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfguy13 Posted December 30, 2012 Author Share Posted December 30, 2012 Thanks Bassman Rich, appreciate you passing on details. Sadly no, although it was highlighted in red in my letter Santa he [i]didn't[/i] bring me a '59 LP....what is the world coming to? [quote name='Bassman Rich' timestamp='1356882028' post='1914652'] Just passed the details of this on to my mate who is after a 175 or 175T. Myself, I can't imagine anything sadder than listing such a beautilful guitar for sale on Christmas Day, unless of course you recieved a 1959 LP from santa.... Happy Christmas bump anyway, and good luck with the sale. [/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfguy13 Posted January 4, 2013 Author Share Posted January 4, 2013 A final bump for the new year...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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