We love Gibson Memphis ES guitars - especially with MHS II pickups. And this one is gorgeous with a figured Sunset Burst finish! Sounds even better than it looks. A shop favorite!
Original hardshell case and COA included. This guitar is stamped "Demo" on the back of the headstock from the Gibson factory as an Artist demo model that was now released the market.
Weight - 7lbs 2oz
From the site:
The Gibson ES-335 Figured is the perfect blend of form and function. Equipped with a thermally engineered chambered maple centerblock, and thermally engineered quarter-sawn Adirondack spruce bracing, players will be impressed by the lightweight feel and expanded range of tonal capabilities. Dressed in high-end appointments like our hand-wired Memphis Tone Circuit Premiere (MTC Premiere) control assembly, the all new Memphis Historic Spec II (MHS II) humbucking pickups, and an ABR-1 bridge with titanium saddles, this just might be the best one yet. Gorgeous AAA figured maple veneers.
Body Construction:
The 2019 Memphis ES-335 has a semi-hollow body, which delivers a bright and open acoustic-esque sound with plenty of volume. The response you get from this guitar is very inspiring, where you can feel every note or chord surge through your body. Despite being a semi-hollow design, the body is quite thin compared to some other Gibson models, offering a comfortable playing experience. This also means that feedback is reduced, making it usable with overdrive or distortion.
With Maple and Poplar tonewoods, as well as a maple centerblock within the body, this guitar provides a lot of top-end sizzle. This gives brilliant definition to picked chord progressions or searing solos, really making sure that you can cut through any mix!
Neck:
The neck has a familiar rounded “C” neck profile, which feels substantial in the hands without being too chunky. Rolled binding also offers a smoother feel and a sleek transition between the side of the neck and the fretboard, a great feature that you will find only on high-caliber instruments like this.
The quarter-sawn mahogany neck is adorned with a dark rosewood fingerboard, giving you a silky smooth feel around the neck. This championed combination of woods brings out the warmth of this guitar, merging well with the bright body woods. This means that this guitar sounds incredibly full-bodied, great for both live use and studio sessions.
Hardware and Electronics:
The 2019 ES-335 has a modern ABR-1 bridge, with a solid locking aluminium stopbar that makes string changes effortless. Titanium saddles offer better sustain, intonation and longevity, making this the perfect workhorse guitar that’ll never let you down. Also offering improved tuning stability, these special saddles along with the Grover “Milk Bottle” Rotomatic tuners will keep your strings in check.
Dual MHS II humbucking pickups give a rounded, warm tone with medium output. More responsive to your playing dynamics, they lend themselves to expressive players that like to convey their music in the most genuine way possible. With distortion they can sound fairly raunchy and bold, meaning it’s not just a one trick pony by any means. You can use this for jazz, blues, classic rock or indie – it’s that versatile!
