The Gibson L-4C & ES-175 Archtop Guitars

Gibson’s Popular Jazz Guitar

The Gibson L-4C, and eventually the ES-175, are amongst the most popular jazz guitars in history. It has been the guitar of choice for guitarists like Joe Pass, Herb Ellis, Bill Frisell, Steve Howe and many others.

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