No. of Strings
6
Body Type
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No. of Frets
20
Weight
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- similar to the ES-175, except has two single coil (1951-56), two PAF humbucker (1957-1962), two Pat. No. humbucker (1962-Present, current pickups are '57 Classic humbuckers) with four knobs (two v, two tone) and a three-way pickup switch, current dimensions are 16 in. wide, 20.5 in. long, and 3.5 in. thick, current mfg. utilizes curly maple/poplar/maple laminate top, sides, and back with mahogany neck and rosewood fretboard, available in Natural, Vintage Sunburst, or Wine Red (disc.) finish, mfg. 1951-present.
This model was introduced during 1951, but the D suffix was not added until 1953. Current production instruments (except for Aged finishes) are produced in either a Wine Red (WR), Vintage Sunburst (VS) or Natural (AN) finish with nickel or gold hardware. In 1957, P.A.F. humbucker pickups replaced P-90 single coils. In 1962, Pat. No. humbucker pickups replaced PAF pickups. In 1974, a neck volute was introduced. By 1977, tune-o-matic bridge replaced original style bridge. In 1981, neck volute was discontinued. In 1983, mahogany back/sides replaced maple body. In 1990, maple back/sides was reintroduced and replaced mahogany.
This model is currently produced in Memphis, Tennessee.
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