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Gibson ES-175D Archtop Electric Sunburst, 1955

On July 28, 2023 /

The Gibson ES-175D was formally introduced in 1953 as the Double P-90 pickup version of the single-pickup ES-175. Informally, a few were shipped in 1951 and 1952 but without the ‘D’ designation. This guitar came onto the scene in 1949 as a single pickup archtop with a sharp Florentine cutaway, Maple laminate body construction, Mahogany neck and Rosewood bridge and bound fingerboard.

Vintage

Price: $8,999.99 CAD

❌SOLD❌ Epiphone FT45N Cortez Natural, 1964

On July 10, 2023 /

Built at the Gibson Kalamazoo plant, the natural-finish Epiphone FT45N Cortez was produced from 1962 to 1969, but it first appeared with a sunburst in 1958. The Epiphone FT45N Cortez was very similar to some Gibson models, particularly the LG-2 (sunburst top) and LG-3 (natural top), which in 1962 became the sunburst B25, and in 1963 the natural B25N. They were built in the same plant and likely on identical forms.

Vintage

Price: $1,850.00 CAD $2,100.00 CAD

This instrument has sold

❌SOLD❌ Gibson ES-335TDC Thinline Cherry Red, 1969

On June 27, 2023 /

Here is a very nice Gibson ES-335TDC in a classic Cherry finish and the reliable Thinline semi-hollow design, built during 1969 at Kalamazoo, Michigan. The Thinline concept was introduced in 1955 to produce a more compact hollowbody archtop electric instrument less prone to feedback.

Vintage

Price: $13,500.00 CAD

This instrument has sold

No Longer Available Gibson Super 400 CES Archtop Electric Sunburst, 1973

On June 23, 2023 /

Here is a lovely sunburst Gibson Super 400 CES Archtop Electric, Union Made during 1973 at the Gibson plant in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The Super 400 initially appeared in 1934 as an 18 inch wide acoustic, non-cutaway archtop guitar aimed at professional guitarists playing in big bands.

Vintage

Price: $11,500.00 CAD

This instrument has sold

SOLD‼ Gibson Les Paul GoldTop, 1954

On June 15, 2023 /

Here is a beautiful rarity, a real treat – a Gibson Les Paul GoldTop from 1954, and not just with a gold top but fully gold finished! This was known as the ‘Double Gold’ finish. This beautiful piece has clearly been used as intended over nearly seven decades, and the gold finish has worn where the player’s hands and clothing contacted it.

Vintage

Price: $48,000.00 CAD $49,500.00 CAD

This instrument has sold

Gibson Les Paul Standard Tobacco Sunburst, 1976 (No Longer Available)

On June 6, 2023 /

Over the years, the Gibson Les Paul Standard has gained and iconic position in the guitar pantheon, though it has been in and out of favour as time passed. Built during 1976, about halfway through Norlin’s ownership, this Gibson Les Paul Standard sports a classic tobacco sunburst finish.

Vintage

Price: $3,999.99 CAD $5,000.00 CAD

This instrument has sold

Kalamazoo

Gibson ES-175D Archtop Electric Sunburst, 1955

❌SOLD❌ Epiphone FT45N Cortez Natural, 1964

❌SOLD❌ Gibson ES-335TDC Thinline Cherry Red, 1969

No Longer Available Gibson Super 400 CES Archtop Electric Sunburst, 1973

SOLD‼ Gibson Les Paul GoldTop, 1954

Gibson Les Paul Standard Tobacco Sunburst, 1976 (No Longer Available)

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