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Description

Summary

Finish: Original

Top Material: Maple Top

Body Material: Maple Body

Body Details: Maple laminate hollow body showing heavy finish checking and chipping

Neck Material: Mahogany Neck

Fingerboard Material: Brazilian Rosewood

Neck Profile: C-Shape

Neck Thickness (IN): 1st fret: .87", 12th: .98"

Fingerboard Radius: 12.00

Nut Width: 1-11/16"

Scale Length: 24-3/4"

Neck Details: One-piece mahogany set neck with a bound Brazilian rosewood board, split-parallelogram pearloid inlays, truss adjustment at the headstock -- Frets 1 through 8 have been replaced. There is some chipping in the board around the these frets. -- A strap button has been installed to the base of the heel

Electronics: Two P-90 pickups, 3-way toggle pickup selector switch, volume & tone controls -- The lead wire solder joints appear touched up at the base of the neck pickup. Shrink tube has been added because the original tap has deteriorated and fallen off. -- The pickups and wiring harness are original with no other signs of modifications or repairs. The pot codes date from 1955.

Pickup Measurements: Neck: 7.8 kΩ, Bridge: 8 kΩ

Hardware: Non-original strap buttons

Weight: 5 lbs 14.6 oz

Modifications / Repairs: Frets 1-8 have been refretted -- Touched up solder joints on the base of the neck pickup -- Non-original strap buttons

Case Details: Non-original hard shell case

Cosmetic Condition: This 175 shows nice aging and play wear. A lot of finish checking and chipping is present throughout the body. The finish is worn from the back of the neck exposing the mahogany. There is a footprint around the toggle switch from a past switchwasher. There are finger indents in the fretboard, most notable on the treble side near the 2nd fret. Various other nicks and dings exist.

Serial Number: A21518

Tech Notes: Currently, set up with 10-gauge wound 3rd strings. low action, and optimal neck relief. The frets are small showing light play wear. The replaced frets are a slightly different size. -- The serial number and electronics date this Gibson from 1955.

Chicago Music Exchange

Chicago Music Exchange

1955
Gibson
Very Good
Sunburst Sunburst
19 Years
Chicago Music Exchange
Chicago Music Exchange
773-525-7773
Chicago, IL
6:00 PM
Monday-Saturday 11 A.M. to 7 P.M. Sunday 11 A.M to 5 P.M.

Payment Terms - Orders Internet orders may be paid for using the following methods: VISA, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, and PayPal. For phone or mail orders you may pay money orders and cashier's checks by mail. Just call us at 773-525-7773 to place your order. All non-credit-card orders are subject to a 10-business-day hold. We do not accept international credit card or PayPal payments from international accounts. For international security reasons, please call the store to arrange a Bank Wire: +01-773-525-7773.

Shipping Charges - Taxes and Title Separate charges for shipping and handling will be shown on your order form. As a security precaution, initial orders and orders shipping to alternate addresses may be held for extended verification. We reserve the right to make partial shipments, which will not relieve you of your obligation to pay for the remaining deliveries. All items purchased from Chicago Music Exchange are made pursuant to a shipment contract. This means that the risk of loss and title for such items passes to you upon our delivery to the carrier. The published rates are for US domestic shipping only. Contact us directly if you wish to place an international order. For more information on our shipping policies, including rates, delivery times, and delays, please visit our website at chicagomusicexchange or call us at: 773-525-7773. If applicable, a separate charge for taxes will be shown on the invoice. We are required to collect sales tax on all orders shipped to Illinois.

3-Day / 15-day Return Policy If you are not completely satisfied with any product, return it for a full refund of the product purchase price, full credit, or exchange of your choice. We give you 3 days from the shipping date on Vintage instruments, and 15 days on New instruments. Credit card returns are issued a credit for purchase price. Refunds are made for product value only, excluding shipping and handling charges. New, Unopened items: You may return most NEW, untouched, unopened items within 15 days of delivery for a full refund. if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.) we'll also pay the return shipping costs. AmEx credit cards: Note that if your order was paid using an AmEx card we may pass on a 3.5% fee of the purchase price to process your refund. Vintage, Used items: We have to evaluate vintage and used guitars, amps, and other items on a case by case basis. We spend a lot of time with you and the item before your purchase to try to avoid any surprises after your purchase. AmEx credit cards: Note that if your order was paid using an AmEx card we may pass on a 3.5% fee of the purchase price to process your refund. You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, we strive to issue your refund sooner. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days). Send your return to: Chicago Music Exchange 3316 N Lincoln Ave Chicago, IL 60657 The following items are returnable only if defective OR unopened or unused: strings, harmonicas, microphones, cleaners, polishes, and polishing cloths. Software/soundware, cassettes, CDs, DVDs, and videos may be returned for credit only if they are in their original, sealed packaging. If defective, these items will only be exchanged for the same product. For complete details on our guarantees, shipping, and return policies, please contact our Customer Service Department at 773-525-7773; fax us at 773-525-2775; visit our website at www.chicagomusicexchange.com, or write us at Chicago Music Exchange, 3316 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60657.