Gibson Memphis ES-335 Plain Top 2015 Left Hand (Vintage Sunburst) Overview
History speaks for itself. The ES-335 is one of the most important guitars of all time. Right from its introduction in 1958 as the world's first semi-hollowbody electric guitar it has been a mainstay of players eager to balance the gorgeous, round, mellow tones perfect for jazz and blues with the edge and sustain of a full-blooded solidbody.For 2015 there's been further refinement to this iconic instrument- some cosmetic, some structural. So starting with the neck, first thing you'll notice is this year's 'Dot' is actually a 'Block'! Synonymous with the 1960's ES-335 we have some small pearloid block inlays. The neck itself keeps its Slim Taper profile but has added thickness to the headstock transition providing greater strength and stability.
There's a bone nut, new lower profile frets and also the neck binding is rolled to make this a really comfy guitar to play. Electronics wise we have Burstbucker 1 & 2 pickups- each calibrated for their respective position for balanced output & a brighter sound (closer to original PAF's). Gibson have also kept the locking stop bar tailpiece- this provides a solid connection from the stop bar to the body of the guitar increases resonance and sustain all while making string changes simpler. Includes a fitted tan colour hardshell case & certificate of authenticity.
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- Body: 3-Ply Maple, Poplar, Maple
- Neck: 1-piece Mahogany
- Neck Profile: Slim taper
- Scale length: 24.75"
- Headstock Logo: Mother of Pearl "Gibson"
- Fingerboard: Rosewood, Pearloid Small Block inlays
- Nut: Bone
- Tuners: Grover Milk Bottle Rotomatic
- Finish: Smooth/ Hi Gloss 90 Sheen Lacquer
- Rhythm Pickup: Burstbucker 1, 7.64k
- Lead Pickup: Burstbucker 2, 7.98k
- Potentiometers: CTS 500K Linear Volume, CTS 500K Audio Tone
- Capacitors: 015 mF Rhythm, .022 mF Lead
- Bridge: Tone Pro AVR-2
- Tailpiece: Locking Stop Bar
- Case: Fitted Hardshell, Brown