Gibson 2016 ES-175 Figured Reissue

[AntonioS]

I'm in the process of acquiring a 2016 ES-175 Figured Reissue, but I'm wondering if the price isn't a bit too high. The guitar looks in impeccable conditions.

Its s/n is 10146701 which seems following the s/n logic and dates (26/01/16).

But looking at the demos online it seems less valuable than a VOS (at least sound wise). Any expert opinion?

[jdgm]

Very difficult to say.  From googling pics it looks like a very nice issue. 

http://legacy.gibson.com/Products/Electric-Guitars/2016/Memphis/ES-175-Figured.aspx

And Music Zoo have a 2017 one right now -

https://www.themusiczoo.com/products/gibson-es-175-figured-natural-2017?ct=t(shop-vintage-and-used-gear-1-6-21)&goal=0_63363c100e-46280b15d3-263687321&mc_cid=46280b15d3&mc_eid=779a2e7ab7

How do you mean less valuable 'sound-wise'?  Are the pickups not similar?

I have a 175.  Very generally - I think with most of them you can hope it will keep its price and perhaps appreciate a bit. 

Of course there are some versions that are more sought-after.  And - they haven't made them recently either. The ES275 seems to have taken its place for the moment.

Edited January 6, 2021 by jdgm