ant7629 Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 Hello all I have to opportunity to buy a 1978 ES 175 in natural for £550, so that's about $900. Are they any good? It looks like a very clean example with no issues other than some lacquer checking and comes with a the original case. I own several Gibson guitars, but I have no idea about the ES175 especially ones made in this period. Any help or opinions would be appreciated. Many thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CajunBlues Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 They are no good.. so this is what you do... buy it for $900 and re-sell it to me for $1200.. thats an easy $300... And yes, I am serious send me a pm if you like... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigh Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 That's a steal at that price. Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyl51 Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 The late 70's Gibson jazz guitars were very poor in quality compared to what is available from Gibson these days. The workmanship overall was very poor in regards to finish and detail to tone quality........ as I've owned and sold quite a few late 70's ES-175's over the years...........jimbo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ant7629 Posted April 13, 2011 Author Share Posted April 13, 2011 Not sure what to do, two clearly different opinions on the build quality for this era. I will definitely view the guitar at least. If I buy it, I'll post some pics. Thanks for the advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dponzi Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 Not sure what to do, two clearly different opinions on the build quality for this era. I will definitely view the guitar at least. If I buy it, I'll post some pics. Thanks for the advice. ant7629, I don't think you got 2 different opinions. I think cajunblues was partly joking with you. I think the point is, if you can get an ES 175, for $900.00, from ANY era, jump on it. You wont be disappointed. I have a 76, and I love it. It plays, sounds, and looks fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ant7629 Posted April 13, 2011 Author Share Posted April 13, 2011 The guy on Gumtree isn't replying now. I am really keen after hearing these responses! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobouz Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 You can't lose at that price! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabberwocky Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 You can't lose at that price! Oh Yes, you can. Gumtree is full of fraudulent ads for non-existent guitars. Please exercise caution. I have seen ads for guitars with pictures taken off actual ebay auctions for ridiculously low prices...like a mint L-4 CES for GBP900.00. Dollars to doughnuts, that 1978 ES-175 was a fraudulent ad. I know this comes a little late to the thread but anyone reading this should be warned about Gumtree or any of the internet classified ad sites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobouz Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Oh Yes, you can. Gumtree is full of fraudulent ads for non-existent guitars. Please exercise caution. I have seen ads for guitars with pictures taken off actual ebay auctions for ridiculously low prices...like a mint L-4 CES for GBP900.00. Dollars to doughnuts, that 1978 ES-175 was a fraudulent ad. I know this comes a little late to the thread but anyone reading this should be warned about Gumtree or any of the internet classified ad sites. My response above would of course be for a legitimate transaction. I've never looked at Gumtree & don't even use ebay, but yes, there's a lot of fraud out there. I know for a fact that a guitar sold on ebay for serious dollars & purchased by a friend of mine ('53 Tele), shortly thereafter appeared in a Criagslist ad using the same ebay photos. The Craigslist ad was a complete scam, as my friend still has the one-of-a-kind Tele in his possession. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brundaddy Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 If it's legit buy it! It's a steal. If it turns out not to be your bag, sell it for profit or trade up. No matter what you'll come out smelling like roses. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bootbun Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 I think that price is outrageously low for an ES-175 from any period of Gibson history, and would be automatically suspicious of it. Regardless of what you think of eBay, it is a very good indicator of the market value of a particular model, eg. a legit guitar from an honest seller worth $1500 tends to sell for - surprise, surprise - $1500, so do a quick search. ES-175's at $1500 or less I would suspect neck repairs or other serious issues. Clean examples (175 D's) are rarely below $2K though occasionally can find one ~$1800. I waited for ages to find a 1988 mahogany back/sides example for less than 2K, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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