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GIBSON | CATALOGS | 1981 ROSETTI (UK), PAGE 14

Gibson ES-175D and Howard Roberts Fusion

1981 Gibson (Rosetti, UK) catalog page 14

This page shows two Gibson jazz guitars, one very old: the Gibson ES-175D, first launched in 1949 (actually 1953 as a two pickup model see the ES-175 timeline) and a much newer model, only debuting in the UK the previous year (at the 1980 British Music Fair), the Howard Roberts Fusion. Actually, as the name suggests, the Fusion was not just a jazz guitar, but a "synthesis of the jazz and rock guitar, capable of producing extraordinary tone colours characteristic of either style".

These guitars were listed at: ES-175D £929; Howard Roberts Fusion £999. (UK pricing, 1981)

1981 Gibson guitar catalog (Rosetti, UK) Page 14 - Gibson ES-175D and Howard Roberts Fusion
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Vintage 1965 Gibson ES-175 ES-175d Chrome Zig-Zag Tailpiece Complete 1966 1967

Vintage 1965 Gibson ES-175 ES-175d Chrome Zig-Zag Tailpiece Complete 1966 1967

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Vintage 1950s Gibson B-6 Bigsby LONG ARM Bridge ES-335 ES335 B6 ES-175 Les Paul

Vintage 1950's Gibson B-6 Bigsby LONG ARM Bridge ES-335 ES335 B6 ES-175 Les Paul

Chicago, Illinois, 606**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$995

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1950's Gibson B-6 Bigsby Tailpiece with the rare "Long Arm "
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1959 Gibson ES 175D Natual Electric Guitar 1 of 37 Cleanest one ever

1959 Gibson ES 175D Natual Electric Guitar 1 of 37 Cleanest one ever

Hopewell, New Jersey, 085**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$37799

1959 Gibson ES 175D Natural Holy Grail PAF??s Gibson hang tag (shown in pic). This one is the cleanest one I ever saw and judging by the two for sale on now by reputable dealers both asking about $40, 000 for a ??good condition?? one not nearly as clean or all original or barely played at all like this one. This is one of 37 natural ES175D sold in 1959
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Vintage 1950s Gibson Rosewood Archtop Bridge and Base - L-5ces Super 400 ES-175

Vintage 1950's Gibson Rosewood Archtop Bridge and Base - L-5ces Super 400 ES-175

Chicago, Illinois, 606**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$495

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Vintage 1960s Gibson Witchhat Knob Set Witch Hat SG Standard ES-335 ES175

Vintage 1960's Gibson Witchhat Knob Set Witch Hat SG Standard ES-335 ES175

Chicago, Illinois, 606**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$225

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vintage usa 1974 Gibson speed knobs for les paul s1 marauder es 335 175 sg rippe

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Smithfield, Rhode Island, 029**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$139



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Vintage! 1978 Gibson ES-175 Archtop Hollowbody Guitar Sunburst + OHSC

Vintage! 1978 Gibson ES-175 Archtop Hollowbody Guitar Sunburst + OHSC

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1968 Gibson ES-175 Sunburst Hollow Body Jazz Electric Guitar w /  Case #53302

1968 Gibson ES-175 Sunburst Hollow Body Jazz Electric Guitar w / Case #53302

North Hollywood, California, 916**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$7495

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Original Gibson ES 175 Guitar Pickguard 1958-1960 vintage W / B / W / B 4 ply bevelled

Original Gibson ES 175 Guitar Pickguard 1958-1960 vintage W / B / W / B 4 ply bevelled

Hendersonville, North Carolina, 287**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$310

Gibson ES 175 Guitar Pickguard late 1950??s, early 1960??s vintage, W / B / W / B 4 ply bevelled edges
Scratches from normal use, not fake reliced. Please see photos.
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GIBSON ES175 VINTAGE 1965 - VERY WELL MAINTAINED - ALL ORIGINAL- GIBSON HC CASE

GIBSON ES175 VINTAGE 1965 - VERY WELL MAINTAINED - ALL ORIGINAL- GIBSON HC CASE

Bedford, Texas, 760**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4900

GIBSON ES-175D - ACOUSTIC / ELECTRIC CUTAWAY - 1965 ALL ORIGINAL - S#367240 KALAMZOO FACTORY - THE UNIQUE CHERRY SUNBURST FINISH WAS USED ON A VERY SMALL NUMBER OF THIS MODEL MOST YEARS. VERY WELL MAINTAINED ALL MAPLE BODY WHICH IS PERFECT COSMETICALLY & SHOWS VERY SLIGHT WEATHER CHECKING IN THE LAQUER. THE NECK IS PERFECTLY STRAIGHT. THE ACTION IS VERY LOW FOR EASY PLAY ACTION. A VERY SMOOTH EBONY FRETBOARD w / PEARL SPLIT DIAMOND INLAYS. THE NUT WIDTH IS 1 9 / 16" INCH. THE MEDIUM ... more
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Vintage 1950s Gibson Strap Button - Cream Plastic Archtop Es-175 L-5

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Chicago, Illinois, 606**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$50

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c 1971 Gibson ES-175D w / HSC

c 1971 Gibson ES-175D w / HSC

San Diego, California, 921**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$5495

c 1971 Gibson ES-175D w / HSC
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Made In Kalamazoo, MI
Original Cherry Sunburst Finish Shows Minor Playwear Throughout Such As Marks, Dings And Scratches (As Shown)
Bound Maple Laminate Body
Original Hardware
Two Original "Pat. Number" Pickups (As Shown)
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Vintage 1960s Gibson Black Yellow Plush lined 16" Hard Case ES-175 J-45 J-50 17

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Chicago, Illinois, 606**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

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1953 or 54 Gibson ES 175D Electric Guitar

1953 or 54 Gibson ES 175D Electric Guitar

Cheyenne, Wyoming, 820**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

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This Gibson ES-175D electric guitar is a highly sought-after model from 1953-54. I've checked the serial number with three stores specializing in vintage guitars, one said 1954 the other two said 1953. It's what we used to call a tobacco sunburst finish, has new flat wound strings. A jazz guitar owned by a jazz player A family heirloom not played since the mid 60's, . This guitar is perfect for any music enthusiast looking for a vintage and high-quality instrument
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1956 Gibson ES-175 Vintage Archtop Electric Guitar Sunburst w /  P-90, Case

1956 Gibson ES-175 Vintage Archtop Electric Guitar Sunburst w / P-90, Case

Seattle, Washington, 981**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

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Up for sale, a 1956 Gibson ES-175 in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with a hardshell case. This golden age Gibson ES-175 features a single neck position P-90 pickup, a Honduran mahogany neck with full ?50s neck carve, and a 100% original Sunburst nitro lacquer finish
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Vintage 1960s Gibson ES-175 Single PAF pickguard Wide Bevel 1960 1963 1964 1965

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Chicago, Illinois, 606**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

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Vintage 1950s Gibson ES-175 Nickel "Diamond" Hinge Trapeze Tailpiece ES-175D L4

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Chicago, Illinois, 606**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

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"B" foundry marking on the bottom - a cool detail! No cracks or repairs to the hinge.
Original mounting screws included.
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1951 Gibson ES-175 Vintage Archtop Electric Guitar, Collector-Grade w /  Case

1951 Gibson ES-175 Vintage Archtop Electric Guitar, Collector-Grade w / Case

Seattle, Washington, 981**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$7300

Up for sale, a 1951 Gibson ES-175 in collector-grade condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original Lifton hardshell case. An early example with a single neck position P-90 pickup, this ES-175 features an extremely well-preserved and 100% original Sunburst nitro lacquer finish
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Vintage 1960s Gibson Black Yellow Plush 16" Hard Case ES-175 J-45 J-50 ES175 66

Vintage 1960's Gibson Black Yellow Plush 16" Hard Case ES-175 J-45 J-50 ES175 66

Chicago, Illinois, 606**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

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Vintage 1965 Gibson ES-175 ES-175d Chrome Zig-Zag Tailpiece Complete 1966 1967 !

Vintage 1965 Gibson ES-175 ES-175d Chrome Zig-Zag Tailpiece Complete 1966 1967 !

Chicago, Illinois, 606**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$495

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1973 Eko Ranger Folk The Eko Ranger series of guitars was incredibly popular in the second half of the 1960s and through the 1970s, selling in very large numbers. The Ranger Folk was 1 1/4" smaller, and 1" shallower than the Ranger VI and XII - and with a narrower waist. Not a bad guitar; a little quiet, but pretty playable. These were great value in 1973, and because they sold so many, they are easy to find and excellent value today.

1966 Vox Symphonic bass guitar

1966 Vox Symphonic bass guitar The Symphonic bass was built in the UK, by Vox parent company JMI. It was the Vox equivalent to the Fender Precision bass, and was one of the most expensive Vox guitars produced. It was actually a great playing bass, rather similar to the Precision in feel and sound, but was probably just too expensive compared to an actual Fender and consequently sold poorly. When Vox hit financial problems in 1968, unsold guitars and basses were passed on to Dallas Arbiter, who briefly sold the excess Symphonic bass stock as model 4537. This bass, although with a neck date of February 1966, was most likely one of the unsold Vox guitars sold on by Dallas Arbiter. Check out the bass, and the two video demos through 1960s Ampeg and WEM amplifiers.

1968 Shaftesbury 'Electric Guitars' catalog

1968 Shaftesbury catalogThe 1968 Shaftesbury 'Electric Guitars' catalog was just four pages long, and contained four guitar models: the six string Barney Kessel-style 3264; and three Rickenbacker-styled semi-acoustic models: the six-string 3261, the twelve string 3262 and the 3263 bass. Shaftesbury was the house-brand of major UK distributor Rose-Morris, and seems to have been launched as a response to the company's loss of it's distribution deal with Rickenbacker. The guitars were mid-priced, and built in (initially) Japan, and later Italy, by Eko

1970 Rose-Morris 'Exciting Electrics Wonderful Westerns Celebrated Classics' catalog

1970 Rose_Morris catalog1970 Rose-Morris catalog, dated April 1970. It featured 6 electric guitars, 32 acoustic guitars, 3 basses and 1 steel guitar. It contains the following instruments, over 20 pages: Electric guitars: Shaftesbury 3261, 3262, 3264, 3265, 3400; Top Twenty 1970; Bass: Shaftesbury 3263, 3266; Top Twenty 1971; Acoustic guitars: Eko Rio Bravo, Rio Bravo 12, Ranchero, Ranchero 12, Colorado, Ranger, Ranger Folk, Ranger 12; Aria 1674, 1675, 1676, 1679, 1680, 1695, 'John Pearse' Jumbo, 'John Pearse' Folk; Rose-Morris 15-11, Kansas, Georgian, Florida; Suzuki 1663, 1664, 1665, 3054, 3055, 3060; Tatay 1713, 1714, 1715; Peerless 3052; Steel guitar: Aria 3425

1971 Rose-Morris 'Exciting Electrics Wonderful Westerns' catalog

1971 Rose_Morris catalogThe sixteen-page 1971 Rose-Morris catalog featured electric guitars by Rose-Morris' own brand, Shaftesbury, and budget brand Top Twenty; aswell as acoustics by Eko, Aria, and for the first time Ovation. The catalog contains the following instruments: Electric guitars: Shaftesbury 3261, 3264, 3265, 3400, 3402; Top Twenty 1970; Bass: Shaftesbury 3263, 3266; Top Twenty 1971; Acoustic guitars: Ovation: Balladeer, 12 String, Glen Campbell, Glen Campbell 12 string; Eko Rio Bravo, Rio Bravo 12, Ranger, Ranger Folk, Ranger 12, Colorado, Ranchero, Ranchero 12, Studio 'L'; Rose-Morris Florida; Aria 'John Pearse' Jumbo, 'John Pearse' Folk

1972 Fender Precision bass

1972 Fender PrecisionA detailed look at an early 1970s Fender Precision bass guitar in custom black finish, with rosewood fretboard. 1972 list price, $307.50. The Fender Precision had been shipping since at least very early 1952 - with just one re-design circa 1957. This example, then, shows a model already two decades old, but barely changed since the '57 revamp. Fender got it right first time around, and although there are numerous minor cosmetic differences, the essence of this bass is effectively the same as it was in '52: a simple, single pickup instrument with a GREAT sound. Check out the demo video through an old Ampeg B15. It's no wonder this is the bass that everybody wants!

1967 Vox Stroller

1967 Vox StrollerThe Vox Stroller was the brand's entry level electric solid body guitar, fitted with just one pickup and a fixed tailpiece. Although aimed at student guitarists, it wasn't a terrible instrument, but did lack somewhat in adjustability, having no accessible truss rod and only a floating rosewood bridge. But this example is actually quite an improvement on earlier versions, with a standard 1/4" jack and a solid mahogany body. 1967 price £18 2s. JMI ceased UK guitar production in late '67, and combined with decreasing demand for the Stroller, this surely must be one of the last examples shipped.

1963 Vox Clubman Bass (left handed)

1963 Vox Clubman Bass left handedA nice example of the Vox Clubman II bass, built by JMI in Dartford, Kent in 1963. This is a lightweight bass, short (30") scale and very easy to play. It is an early example, and as such has a thin black scratchplate and side mounted, coaxial output jack. JMI offered left handed examples of their solid body Vox guitars and basses at 10% premium. Production numbers are unclear, but left-handed examples rarely come up for sale

1977 Gibson ES Artist 'prototype'

1977 Gibson ES Artist prototypeNot to be confused with the Gibson ES Artist launched by Gibson in 1979; this ES Artist was an early model designed by the Gibson research and development team in Kalamazoo in 1977, the instruments themselves constructed by Gibson artist Chuck Burge. It was planned for launch as a high end semi acoustic with 335-style construction (central maple block) and innovative circuitry - but was pulled at the last minute, being deemed too expensive. Apparently, several examples were produced with varying specifications, though exactly how many actually left the Kalamazoo plant is unclear. Certainly two guitars were sold to LaVonne Music by Gibson in around 1980. Read more about the development of this guitar, with details from Chuck Burge and the story of it's sale to LaVonne music