TTerBorg 0 Report post Posted January 12 I have a Gibson ES 175D I am prepping for sale. It is in pretty good condition and I believe it is an early 70s model. The serial number is etched on the headstock is a bit difficult to read but is either 135406 or 136406. (See attached). I was hoping someone might help me nail this down. In addition the guitar is in really excellent condition. Exceptions are that it was used a lot so some belt scratches in the clear coat and some minor scratches here and there as to be expected. A;; parts are original except the pickguard is missing. Any thoughts on optimizing value before selling are welcome. Should I go ahead and find an original pickguard ($400 to $500) or will that not increase value commensurately? Should I go ahead and get the scratches buffed and cleaned off? And advice is welcome. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdgm 856 Report post Posted January 13 Well those machine heads are not original! You still have the screw holes and marks from the original Kluson-type machines there. I don't think an 'original' pickguard is worth getting, or that it would increase the value by that much. A custom-made repro guard is just as good. https://www.ebay.com/b/Es-175-Pickguard/41424/bn_7023284407 http://www.thepickguardshop.com/Gibson+ES-175D+®+Pickguard+PVFqTnpBRE14b0RkalZIWnZKSGM Obviously the better and cleaner the guitar looks, the more it will be worth. Good luck. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TTerBorg 0 Report post Posted January 13 Thanks for the info! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
