It was a long time that I wanted to get a real ES175, the major problem is the steady decline of quality in Gibson and the exorbitant price models "Vintage". So I searched on the side of copies of good quality and after hesitating between Ibanez and Aria of 80/90 years I fell on this model.
Made in Japan under license Gibson, like all Orville By Gibson, it seems to have been assembled with great care. Its characteristics are identical to an ES175 made in the USA, including microphones and varnish.
I bought it used - it is 1991 - but in excellent condition.

UTILIZATION

The handle is very nice.
Good sitting balance.
The sound is both warm and clear and just waiting to blossom over time.

SOUNDS

As jazz guitarist, this model is perfect for my style when I attack the directory Bebop (I use for melting in a model of Ibanez Scofield)
What m'interressais at the base, the sound was mostly obtained with the microphone near the handle, with deep bass and midrange velvety, but ultimately, trying to link the two microphones, I was very pleasantly surprised a very useful sound support, with highs that look good without adding any aggression.
It rings of hell on my EAR or my Fender Champ tube.

OVERALL OPINION

The price / quality ratio is excellent. Nothing to do with the Epiphone copies and other chinoiserie of the moment. Much more interresting that Gibson let alone the current price.
This choice I would do without hesitation.
I do not put as only a 10 ES175 manufactured in Kalamazoo deserve a 10 ...