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Steve Howe Signature ES-175
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Memphis, TN
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Steve Howe Signature ES-175 Datasheet
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BODY | |
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Top Species:
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Maple/Poplar/Maple laminate
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Back Species:
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Maple/Poplar/Maple laminate
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Rim Species:
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Maple/Poplar/Maple laminate
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Binding:
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Multi-ply on top, single-ply on back
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NECK |
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Species:
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Mahogany
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Profile:
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Standard 175
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Peghead Pitch:
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17° |
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Thickness at 1st fret:
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0.635" |
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Thickness at 12th fret:
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0.780" |
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Heel Length:
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0.625" |
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Neck Joint Location:
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14th fret |
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Headstock Inlay:
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Holly
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FINGERBOARD | |
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Species:
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Rosewood
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Scale length:
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243/4"
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Total Length:
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17.321" |
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Nut Width:
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111/16"
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Width at 12th fret:
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2.062" |
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Frets:
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20
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Inlays:
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Pearl split parallelogram
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Binding:
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single-ply
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HARDWARE | |
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Plating Finish:
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Nickel
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Bridge:
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Tune-O-Matic with inlaid ebony base
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Tailpiece:
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'64 T-Trapeze
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Knobs:
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Black Speed
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Tuners:
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Green Keys
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ELECTRONICS |
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Pickups:
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Two '57 Classic humbuckers
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Controls:
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Two volume, two tone, three-way switch
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CASE | |
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Exterior:
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Black smooth levant hardshell
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Interior:
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Burgundy Plush
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Silkscreen:
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Gold 'Gibson' logo
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STRINGS
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Brite Wires .010-.046
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Hear this guitar in action:
ES1751.mp3
ES1752.mp3
ES1753.mp3
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145 Lt. George Lee Avenue, Memphis, TN 38103
1-800-4GIBSON www.gibson.com
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The Steve Howe Signature ES-175 celebrates the achievements of the man who elevated rock guitar into an art form. As a member of the English band Yes, Steves tasteful, eclectic guitar parts helped define a new style of music known as art rock.
Available Colors:
'64 Vintage Sunburst
In later solo albums, he emerged as an accomplished jazz player. His guitar collection has been the subject of a book, and his instruments have been exhibited in museums.
Through it all, his favorite instrument has always been his 1964 Gibson ES-175, and his signature guitar is modeled after his personal guitar.
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Read more here:
Steve Howe: The man with the guitar mind
In order to continually improve the design, quality, and performance of our
instruments and to make use of the best materials at all times, Gibson
reserves the right to change specifications without notice. Because Gibson brand guitars are handcrafted, it is normal for some measurements to vary from those listed.
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