54 Staple pick up question.

[jb_abides]

That is an interesting option which I’ve not seen before tbh.. especially with the CC pickup.. depends on the body depth tbh..
but there’s also the main issue of me being a “brand and location build bitch”

Bonjour.

Yeah but you might use it as a placeholder or stepping stone until you find the Be-All-Branded one. Find one new or even used, then flip it...

Spruce top, maple back and sides. Max Body Dim:
• Length: 19 1/2 inches
• Width: 15 3/4 inches
• Depth: 3 3/4 inches

 

[Subliminal lanimilbuS]

I found this one stunning, but price and availability are a bit of a problem.

Gibson L 4 CE (#GAT0358) 1958 Guitar For Sale Garys Classic Guitars

1958 Gibson L-4 CE, Tobacco Sunburst, Charlie Christian blade pickup, Very Rare, One of Twenty ever made as documented by A.R. Duchossoir, Great full feeling neck, One owner, Hang tags! Stunning

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[Midnight Blues]

How about a D'Angelico Master Builder?

 

[Marc B]

How about a D'Angelico Master Builder?

I’ve always liked the New Yorker alas as much as the depth is perfect it’s still a very large guitar.. and the master built still commands a hefty used price too.
Just give me a single PAF 175 and shave 1.5” off the depth .. and I’ll be happy. It’s not too much to ask for..

 

[jb_abides]

Just give me a single PAF 175 and shave 1.5” off the depth .. and I’ll be happy. It’s not too much to ask for..

Reissues exist; of course, it may be within reach to find a vintage and assess condition.

Gibson ES-175 w. PAF (1957)

<p>Maybe the quintessential jazz box... The original Gibson ES-175 single pickup has been used by only the best of the best. A nice warm tone with articulation, vocal like low-mids, and "vintage" detail is something that is best outlined in this example which retains its original wiring harness...

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1960 Gibson ES-175 Vintage Hollowbody Guitar Sunburst w/ High Wind PAF

Up for sale, a 1960 Gibson ES-175 in perfect working order, complete with a hardshell case. Featuring an untouched neck position PAF, tonewoods include a fully hollow maple body paired with a very fast-feeling Honduran mahogany "blade neck" and dark Brazilian rosewood fingerboard. The natural...

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Vintage 1962 Gibson ES-175 Sunburst Hollow Body Electric Guitar Sunburst | Guitar Center

For greater savings check out our Vintage 1962 Gibson ES-175 Sunburst Hollow Body Electric Guitar and get a great deal today!

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[Marc B]

find a vintage

I think you’re right.. a vintage option has to be considered.
Appreciate the search and suggestions

 

[Marc B]

This es175 though..

 

[Subliminal lanimilbuS]

I know someone with a guitar that I think might fit the bill. It is a decent price too. Where are you located approximately just to see if it is feasible?

 

[Marc B]

@Subliminal lanimilbuS I’m in London UK but have been known for travelling abroad for the right guitar at the right price.
What guitar do you have in mind and where is it located?

 

[Subliminal lanimilbuS]

That would require a trip over the Atlantic or shipping. I saw it a couple weeks ago in a small city a couple hours away from me. If I already didn't have something kind of like it I probably would have made an effort to get it myself. It is a 70's Fujigen guitar built in Japan. According to what the store told me the gentleman that has it on consignment there said it was custom ordered through a store called Lamberti Bros. in the mid 70's in Australia. It is exactly the shape of a 175, but it is thinner. It has a center block and standard bridge and tailpiece (non-trapeze). I was pretty blown away at how smooth it sounded and it played like butter. The best part is it was $750. Just for fun I will see if I can get them to send me a picture if they still have it.

 

[Marc B]

@Subliminal lanimilbuS that does sound interesting, I did have a 70s Tokai 175 copy with duel p90s which I sold recently.. that was a great guitar. The one you described sounds great.. with the thinner body.. my only concern is that many of the early Japanese models have a much smaller neck width to accommodate smaller Japanese hands. Where are you in the US.. I travel a lot to the states (to certain city’s).. so if it’s on my map it wouldn’t be an issue.

 

[Subliminal lanimilbuS]

@Subliminal lanimilbuS that does sound interesting, I did have a 70s Tokai 175 copy with duel p90s which I sold recently.. that was a great guitar. The one you described sounds great.. with the thinner body.. my only concern is that many of the early Japanese models have a much smaller neck width to accommodate smaller Japanese hands. Where are you in the US.. I travel a lot to the states (to certain city’s).. so if it’s on my map it wouldn’t be an issue.

It was not narrow. I will ask them to send that info with the pics. I you are still into it after that I will DM you.