2017 Gibson Memphis '63 ES 335 VOS Medium C Neck, 7.6 lbs! Sixties Cherry, Near Mint, Original Hard, $2,999.00
Offered here is one of my favorite Gibson models, what I call their "old style" '63 ES 335 Reissue. This version of the '63 ES 335 was introduced in 2013 as their "50th Anniversary" model. This version is built much more like the original upon which it is based with a more accurate body shape, nylon string saddles, 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 has continued making this model due to popular demand.
This particular example was built in Gibson's soon to be closed Memphis factory in April of 2017. This guitar has some particularly desirable characteristics that make it standout as compared to most ES 335's. First, this guitar has a slightly larger C shaped neck than is typical for this model, with depth measurements of .86" at the first fret increasing to 1.00" at the twelfth fret. Second, this example is particularly light, weighing just 7.6 pounds! And finally, this guitar resonates noticeably better than most other examples that I have played. All told, this is one very special '63 ES 335 guitar.
Other key specs include: a 24.75" string scale; a 1.687" nylon nut; a 12" radius fretboard made of nicely figured rosewood; Burstbucker 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.
Built in 2017, this guitar has seen test play only and has no notable flaws of any kind aside from the factory VOS aging and the frets are spotless. It comes in it's similarly mint custom case with the era-correct gold lining, along with the certificate of authenticity.
A new example will set you back approximately $4K, but this near mint 2017 example can be yours for a cool grand less. Get yourself this classic Gibson semi-hollow for your arsenal today!
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