2017 Gibson Memphis '63 ES-335 TDC Block VOS .85"-.98" C, 7.6 lbs. 60's Cherry, Excellent, Original Hard, $3,249.00
Every time I think I've seen the last of these, another one pops up. Offered here is yet another example of the Gibson model that if not already "extinct," is certainly fast disappearing from the marketplace. We call this Gibson's "old style" '63 ES 335 Block Reissue, a version of the '63 ES 335 which was introduced in 2013 as their "50th Anniversary" model. It is (was) built much more like the original upon which it is based with a more accurate body shape, nylon saddles, constructed with natural hide glues, a lighter center block and it is given a VOS (light aging) treatment which makes it look, feel and play more like a vintage instrument. Gibson continued making this model beyond 2013 due to popular demand.
This guitar is from 2017, likely the last year of production. It has a medium C-shaped neck with depth measurements of .85" at the first fret increasing to .98" at the twelfth fret. This example is also on the light side for this model, weighing just 7.6 pounds. Other key specs include: a 24.75" string scale; a 1.70" nylon nut; a 12" radius fretboard made of nicely figured rosewood; MHS humbucker pickups; and an ABR-1 bridge with stop bar tailpiece. The guitar is finished in Sixties Cherry nitrocellulose lacquer, with cream binding, aged hardware and the lightly aged VOS treatment. This guitar looks and feels like the real deal. It plays superbly too, with a nice low setup with no buzzing. It sounds great too; check out the provided sound sample - this guitar gives you the nice fat, woody tone that Gibson ES guitars are known for and this one is really resonant!
This guitar has seen limited play and has no significant flaws of any kind aside from the factory VOS aging. The frets remain in great condition too, with no observable wear and yes, for the individual who inquired, the truss rod works smoothly in both directions. It comes in it's original custom case with the era-correct gold lining, which is in good condition, along with the certificate of authenticity.
We surmise that Gibson's current financial difficulties (pending bankruptcy and reorganization) have likely doomed this relatively unique version of the ES-335. Get this superb reissue of an iconic Gibson model while you still can!
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