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Gibson ES-175 Guitar
Gibson ES-175 Guitar

Gibson ES-175 Guitar

Artist (English, born 1945)
Decade1970
GenreRock
ClassificationsIGE - Instruments - Guitar Electric
LocationNot On View
DescriptionEric Clapton knows a thing or two about quality guitars. That's why he played this lovely ES-175 in the '70s.

One of Gibson's most popular guitar designs, the ES-175 was designed as a hollowbody electric archtop that featured a single floretine cutawat. The neck was made of maple laminate with a mahogany neck, and rosewood fretboard. Gibson released three colors - natural, sunburst, and wine red. Clapton chose the natural finish, a color that exemplifies why he's one of the greatest guitarists of all time.
About the Artist
Eric Clapton
Eric Patrick Clapton CBE
"Slowhand"
English, born 1945
Birthplace: Surrey, England
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