Gibson CS

Based on the serial# and photos we're going to vote that it's a counterfeit. Note that the serial number (06121968) would indicate that it was stamped on the 612th day of 2001...hmm Do go ahead and send the photos and details on where it was purchased from to service@gibson.com and we'll review further.

Hi, That would be a 2010 style serial number and indeed the ES-175 was a Memphis made model at that time. The online serial# dating sites are not a reliable source of information, btw, so thanks for checking here!

Yes. The counterfeit reporting page is indeed the best place to report these but our Legal team is already aware of this seller and is working with eBay to shut down these listings. Thanks! http://www.gibson.com/Support/Report-Counterfeits.aspx

Check out Peekamoose in NYC; http://www.peekamoose.com/steinberger_info.html

Hi, where was this sale held? (feel free to PM the info) This was from a Gibson and Gibson Innovations (Philips) project. There were prototype samples made but no details regarding functionality and none were produced for widespread distribution.

Maybe the X-1000?

The name was spunoff from the original internal part number for this pickup "PU-90".

This was one of several samples made at Gibson USA earlier this year, there were a few different configs (different inlay, pickups, fingerboard material, finish...), no plans to be be put into regular production at the moment.

You can find these picks at https://store.gibson.com/products/tortoise-picks-12-pack/ - these don't have the "Gibson Acoustic" logo but they are the same picks.

FYI in case you'd like to ask the Gibson USA and Custom Shop Product Specialists questions about the 2019 lineup, we're hosting an Instagram and Facebook Live session tomorrow 9/7/18 at 1:00pm CST;

Member/Admin since 1998, quite a few forums ago....No plans to remove these forums, certainly some talk about upgrades and improvements. Stay tuned...

Yep, we'll be there - please drop by if you're also at Summer NAMM.

Reopening this thread, but please stay on topic ("Gibson files Chapter 11 bankruptcy") and away from fighting and personal attacks. Thanks.

This is a custom order program, details at http://www.gibson.com/News-Lifestyle/Features/en-us/Introducing-Gibsons-New-Signature-Artist-You.aspx

Awesome, can't wait to see pics of it when it's finished (and it will be :) )