Gibson Memphis 2016 1964 ES-345 Premiere (Faded Lightburst) Overview
Gibson Memphis 2016 1964 ES-345 Premiere Overview by GAK:
The 2016 ES-345 Premier Figured brings serious upgrades in both construction and appearance to a model that is already hugely popular. Highly figured maple top and back look stunning beneath a Faded Lightburst finish, while inside the body thermally treated Adirondack spruce braces and maple centerblock enhance resonance for rich, luscious tone. An ABR-1 bridge with titanium saddles, a new neck shape, Historic truss rod, MHS humbuckers, redesigned Varitone circuit and other features complete a package that sounds as good as it looks.
- Body: 3-Ply Maple/Poplar/AAA Flame Maple
- Body Internal: Hot hide glue for braces and centerblock, Franklin Titebond 50 for rim assembly, Thermally engineered Maple centerblock and Adirondack Spruce braces
- Neck: 1-Piece Mahogany
- Neck Profile: Rounded 'C', .85" thick at 1st fret, .95" thick at 12th fret
- Truss rod: Historic
- Headstock inlays: Mother of Pearl
- Neck fit: Mortise and Tenon using Hot Hide glue
- Nut: Bone, 1.6875"
- Fingerboard: 1-Piece dark Rosewood, 12" radius
- Fingerboard Inlays: Aged Cellulose Split Parallelogram
- Rhythm Pickup: Alnico III MHS Humbucker, 7.5k
- Lead Pickup: Alnico II MHS Humbucker, 7.5k
- Pots: CTS 550K Audio
- Capacitors: Orange Drop
- Tuning Keys: Kluson "Supreme" Single Ring Tulip Button
- Bridge: ABR with Titanium Saddles
- Tailpiece: Lightweight Aluminium
- Case: Brown Durahyde Hard Shell