The Gibson ES-175CC is a version of the ES-175 equipped with a Charlie Christian pickup made between 1978 and 1981. Gibson announced the arrival of the ES-175CC as follows in their promotional material:

"Few guitars in their basic form have proved as popular as the ES-175 Gibson. The ES-175D is an immensely popular guitar among rock and country players as well as jazz artists. Easy action and that famous Gibson neck maintain this. Now Gibson have  released the 175 CC, a guitar that is bound to make its presence felt.