Is this a fake? The bay...
musicofanatic5 Member Messages 8,090 Dec 19, 2009 #2 Looks pretty much like a gen-u-wine mid-seventies (not their best period!) Gbsn ES-175 to me. What makes you suspicious?
Looks pretty much like a gen-u-wine mid-seventies (not their best period!) Gbsn ES-175 to me. What makes you suspicious?
Z zombywoof Member Messages 4,952 Dec 19, 2009 #3 It has had a headstock repair - has to be a real Gibson. I agree with the above poster - what about this guitar looks inky to you.
It has had a headstock repair - has to be a real Gibson. I agree with the above poster - what about this guitar looks inky to you.
Radspin Member Messages 1,458 Dec 19, 2009 #4 Michael's Music is a reputable store that has been around a long time. Also, the sunburst is ugly enough to look authentic '70s :-}.
Michael's Music is a reputable store that has been around a long time. Also, the sunburst is ugly enough to look authentic '70s :-}.
flume Double Platinum Member Messages 7,678 Dec 19, 2009 #5 cutaway looks fake-azz. Buy it and kick yourself later.
S Stadler Guitars Member Messages 143 Dec 19, 2009 #7 Would someone fake a '70s 175 with a broken headstock?
george4908 Silver Supporting Member Messages 2,872 Dec 19, 2009 #8 ajchance said: Looks legit to me. Real '68 for a reference: Click to expand... Do you know what years the ES-175s had those knobs with the gold tops? I had one like this years ago, also with the squiggle tailpiece, and never knew what year it was. Mine had a wood bridge, though. Great guitar, wish I had that one back.
ajchance said: Looks legit to me. Real '68 for a reference: Click to expand... Do you know what years the ES-175s had those knobs with the gold tops? I had one like this years ago, also with the squiggle tailpiece, and never knew what year it was. Mine had a wood bridge, though. Great guitar, wish I had that one back.
Tidewater Custom Shop Performance Enhancing Guitarworks Silver Supporting Member Messages 5,708 Dec 19, 2009 #9 Looks authentic to me... I have a '71. The serial number puts it at 74-75... Reference site here
ow my eyes Member Messages 2,055 Dec 19, 2009 #10 Stadler Guitars said: Would someone fake a '70s 175 with a broken headstock? Click to expand...