Gibson L5 vs. Gibson 175
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I think the L5 sounds a little better. I don't know if it's as "easy" as the 175. I have del 175 (I mostly play blues) and I think it's the most comfortable guitar I've ever had (maybe because of its short scale). I have in it 0.13 strings (Thomastik)....and it remains soft ad playable! Great review.
fenderosa 1 week ago
I've owned both, and I can say the L-5 has a lot more transparency in the low range (ebony fingerboard and 25.5" scale), but on a smaller stage with some volume it WILL feed back owing to the solid woods. That said...I want BOTH of 'em back :-S. the L-5 for fingerstyle stuff and just to gawk at, and the 175 (I had '53 with p90's) for that fat sound MIT de Bassman on 4, or the great versatility for different gigs.
beezerk1 1 week ago
I prefer the L5. Glassy, yet buttery tone. Articulation and bell-like clarity with simultaneous warmth. But it all comes down to personal taste and aim. Joe Pass and Pat Metheny got so many great performances out of their 175's. Now I really want to see an L5 go up against a Super 400. Both carved tops, and same guts - but the 400 has got that extra girth... does it produce a special tone amplified that would distinguish it from the L5? Kenny Burrell seems to think so. Hmmmm.
NightGallery 2 weeks ago
@teovenbar As you say, they are both beautiful guitars and who in their right mind could possibly disagree with you. I would slightly prefer the transparency of the 175 but that is a purely subjective observation.
sykes101 3 weeks ago
Wow, I was expecting to hear more difference! I think I'd be more than happy with a good example of an E175. Acoustically I'm sure you'd hear more difference but an amp can colour the sound of both so much that I'm not sure I'd want to spend the difference in cost for the L5.
Guitarooster52 4 weeks ago
Lovely sounds from both. I lean towards the L5, but not by much. Seems like it was slightly clearer and more articulate, but hey, both are just sooo nice
doogal1234 1 month ago
@dudleysaun Metheny he retired his 175 in the mid 90's, but his association with Ibanez goes back to 1989 when he recorded Question & Answer on the prototype of his signature model
simonjeans 1 month ago
The first guitar sounds much better. However, I'd happily own the 175 if the chance should arise.
ssolooc 1 month ago
Obviously, both guitars are extraordinary, not to mention way expensive! I believe Lee Ritenour prefers the L5 and I know that Pat Metheny used his blond 175 up until about 10 years ago when he made a deal with Ibanez.
dudleysaun 1 month ago
L5 SOUNDS SWEETER ......... ES 175 IS OK TOO..........IT IS LIKE CHOOSING BETWEEN A MERCEDEZ BENZ OR A BMW..!!!!!!!!!! BOTH ARE OK. IT DEPENDS ON THE PLAYER´ S CHOICE AND NECK FEELING
teovenbar 1 month ago