Fake ES175?

[MikeHenry]

Is this a fake?

The bay...

 

[musicofanatic5]

Looks pretty much like a gen-u-wine mid-seventies (not their best period!) Gbsn ES-175 to me. What makes you suspicious?

 

[zombywoof]

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]

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]

cutaway looks fake-azz.

Buy it and kick yourself later.

 

[ajchance]

Looks legit to me. Real '68 for a reference:

 

[Stadler Guitars]

Would someone fake a '70s 175 with a broken headstock?

 

[george4908]

Looks legit to me. Real '68 for a reference:

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]

Looks authentic to me... I have a '71. The serial number puts it at 74-75...

Reference site here

 

[ow my eyes]

Would someone fake a '70s 175 with a broken headstock?