2016 Gibson ES 335 Figured Cherry ($3,849)
The world’s most legendary semi-acoustic guitar
From 1958 and throughout its glory years, few ES-335s were built with figured maple tops, and those that were remain highly prized. Our 2016 ES-335 Figured from Gibson Memphis capture this exotic-wood elegance in a great sounding and playing semi-acoustic.
- Figured maple top and back Luscious flamed maple gives the ES-335 Figured and exotic appearance
- Small-block elegance Capturing the desirable look of the ES-335 of the early to mid ’60s
- Redesigned neckBy redesigning the dimensions, Gibson Memphis has improved the strength and feel of the new necks
- Historic truss rod Our historic truss rod has no tube, a proven known to enhance the guitar’s resonance and sustain
- Burstbucker pickups Burstbucker 1 & 2 pickups are made in the image of the hallowed PAF humbucker, with a little extra power in the bridge position
- Titanium saddles Durable titanium bridge saddles provide enhanced sustain, presence and clarity
- Locking stopbar tailpiece A locking stopbar tailpiece improves vibrational transfer to maximize sustain
- High-gloss nitro finish Gibson Memphis has mixed more vintage-correct finish colors, all hand buffed to a high sheen
- Body woods: Beautifully figured maple back and sides
- Fingerboard: Rosewood with small block inlays
- Neck: Redesigned for improved strength and playabilty
- Truss rod: Historic truss rod
- Pickups: Burstbucker 1 & 2
- Bridge: ABR-1 with titanium saddles
- Tailpiece: Locking stopbar
- Finish: High-gloss nitrocellulose lacquer
Body
| Top
Wood Species: Maple, Poplar, Maple Pieces: 3-Ply Grade:AAA Figured Binding: Cream Back Wood Species:Maple, Poplar, Maple Pieces:3-Ply Density:AAA Figured Binding:Cream Rims Species Wood:Maple, Poplar, Maple Pieces:3-Ply Grade:AAA Figured |
Weight
Average Weight (body only): 2.1069 kg / 4.645 lbs
Materials Used Glue: Franklin Titebond 50 Etc.: Maple centerblock, Spruce braces, Mahogany rim liner
Tonal, Resonant, and/or Technical Effect:
The soundwaves resonate within the hollow airspace of the Maple veneered Body, around the F-holes, and throughout the solid glue joints. Body Contour Carve: ES (Semi-Hollow) |
Neck
| Neck
Wood Species: Mahogany Pieces: 1 Details Truss Rod: Historic Profile: Rounded “C” Thickness at Fret 1: 21.59 mm / .850″ Thickness at Fret 12: 24.13 mm / .950″ Other Materials: Assembly 65 glue Average Weight: 544.31 g / 1.2 lbs
Peg Head Type: SP-1 Inlay: Mother of Pearl Crown Peg Head Binding: None Logo: Mother of Pearl “Gibson” Silkscreen: None Headstock Angle: 17 degrees Tonal, Resonant, and/or Technical Effect: The wood, construction, and headstock pitch all contribute greatly to the tone, aiding this guitar’s exceptional sustain and depth, and yielding a resonance that can be felt right through the body
Neck Fit Joint Angle: 4 degrees Joint Angle Tolerance: 0 deg 0 min 15 sec Type: Mortise and Tenon Adhesive: Franklin Titebond 50 Gauges Used: Pitch Height Gauge, Alignment Gauge |
Nut
Style: White Material: Bone Width: 4.2863 cm / 1.6875″ Slots: E: 1.2268 mm / 0.0483 inches A: 0.9601 mm / 0.0378 inches D: 0.6934 mm / 0.0273 inches G: 0.4534 mm / 0.01785 inches B: 0.3467 mm / 0.01365 inches e: 0.2667 mm / 0.0105 inches
Fingerboard Wood Species: Rosewood Pieces: 1 Shade: Medium
Fingerboard Details Radius: 30.48 cm / 12 ” Frets: 22 Nut/End of Board: 4.2863 cm / 1.6875″ @ nut, 5.2375 cm / 2.062″ @ end of board Scale: 62.865 cm / 24.75″ Binding: Cream Side Dots (Color): Black
Fingerboard Inlays Style: Block Material: Pearloid Dimensions: 19.558 mm x 12.70 mm / 0.770″ x 0.500″ Average Weight: 136.0777 g / 4.800 oz |
Finishes
| Cherry
Color Code: CH Surface Texture: Smooth/ Hi Gloss 90 Sheen Lacquer Filler: Natural Sealer: 1-1.5 mils Top: Cherry Top Coat: Hi Gloss Lacquer/ 90 Sheen 7-8 mils Scraped: Fingerboard Sides, Body and Nut |
Faded Lightburst
Color Code: FB Surface Texture: Smooth/ Hi Gloss 90 Sheen Lacquer Filler: 330 Sealer: 1-1.5 mils Top: Dark Walnut Stain, Morning Yellow, Tobacco Brown/Cherry mixture Top Coat: Hi Gloss Lacquer/ 90 Sheen 7-8 mils Scraped: Fingerboard Sides, Body and Nut |
Natural
Color Code: AN Surface Texture: Smooth/ Hi Gloss 90 Sheen Lacquer Filler: Natural Sealer: 1-1.5 mils Top: Light coat of 59 Antique Top Coat: Hi Gloss Lacquer/ 90 Sheen 7-8 mils Scraped: Fingerboard Sides, Body and Nu |
Electronics
| Pickups | Rhythm | Lead |
| Style: | Burstbucker 1 | Burstbucker 2 |
| Winds/Coil: Screw side/Slug side: | 5000/5200 | 5300/5500 |
| Material of Wire (gauge): | Enamel (42) | Enamel (42) |
| Coil Dimensions (per coil): | 6.6294 cm x 1.7272 cm / 2.61″ x 0.68 “ | 6.6294 cm x 1.7272 cm / 2.61″ x 0.68 “ |
| Coil Material: | ABS | ABS |
| Coil Winding Process: | Machine Wound | Machine Wound |
| Pole Piece Material: | Nickel | Nickel |
| Pole Piece Position from Nut: | 47.3075 cm / 18.625″ | 59.52998 cm / 23.437 inches |
| Slug Material: | Nickel | Nickel |
| Slug Dimensions (diameter x length): | 4.7495 mm x 1.24206 cm / 0.187″ x 0.489″ | 4.7495 mm x 1.24206 cm / 0.187″ x 0.489″ |
| Magnet Material: | Alnico II | Alnico II |
| Magnet Position from Nut: | 48.26 cm / 19 “ | 58.7375cm / 23.125 “ |
| Magnet Dimensions: | 6.35 cm x 1.27 mm / 2.5″ x 0.5″ | 6.35 cm x 1.27 mm / 2.5″ x 0.5″ |
| Polarities: | Screw side is the south pole of magnet | Screw side is the south pole of magnet |
| Cover: | Nickel plated | Nickel plated |
| Qfactor: | 5.4 | 5.35 |
| ResistanceDC: | 7.64k ohms | 7.98k ohms |
| Resonant Frequency: | 2863 Hz | 2780 Hz |
| Tonal & Resonant Advancements: | Historically “unmatched” coil windings for vintage PAF tone with enhanced clarity. Calibrated sets for balanced output. Historically “unmatched” coil windings for vintage PAF tone with enhanced clarity. Calibrated sets for balanced output. |
| Control Pocket Assembly | Lead Volume | Rhythm Volume |
| Type: | CTS 500K Linear | CTS 500K Audio |
| Peak Voltage: | 1080V | 1080V |
| Range: | 0-500K | 0-500K |
| Power Rating: | 1/4 watt above 100K ohms | 1/4 watt above 100K ohms |
| Resistance Tolerance: | 500K +/- 20% | 500K +/- 20% |
| Minimum Resistance: | 100 ohms | 100 ohms |
| Lead Tone | Rhythm Tone | |
| Type: | CTS 500K Linear | CTS 500K Linear |
| Peak Voltage: | 1080V | 1080V |
| Range: | 0-500K | 0-500K |
| Power Rating: | 1/4 watt above 100K ohms | 1/4 watt above 100K ohms |
| Resistance Tolerance: | 500K +/- 20% | 500K +/- 20% |
| Minimum Resistance: | 100 ohms | 100 ohms |
| Capacitors: | Lead Value | Rhythm Value |
| 0.022mf | 0.015mf |
Hardware
| Tuning Keys
Style: Milk Bottle Grover Rotomatic Material: Die cast alloy Weight: 38.5554 g / 1.36oz
Tuning Keys Details Tuning Ratio: 18:01 Gear Type: Syncronized spur gear system What is allowable turn: +/- 4 degrees Plating specs: Nickel Part numbers: 430-14192 / 430-14193 String Dimensions E: 1.1684mm / 0.046″ A: 0.9144 mm / 0.036″ D: 0.6604 mm / 0.026″ G: 0.4318mm / 0.017″ B: 0.3302mm / 0.013″ e: 0.2540mm / 0.010″ Bridge Style: ABR-1 with titanium saddles Material: Die cast alloy base / Titanium 2 saddles Plating Specs: Nickel Part number: 430-10102 Dimensions of String Slots E: 1.2268 mm / 0.0483 inches A: 0.9601 mm / 0.0378 inches D: 0.6934 mm / 0.0273 inches G: 0.4534 mm / 0.01785 inches B: 0.3467 mm / 0.01365 inches e: 0.2667 mm / 0.0105 inches |
Tailpiece
Style: Locking Stop Bar Compensated: No Material: Die cast zinc Plating Specs: Nickel Part number: 430-10173 / 430-10568 Weight: 113.3981 g / 4.0 oz
Output Jack Style: 1/4″ mono Jack Plate Style: N/A, Material: N/A Strap Buttons Material: Aluminum Plating Specs: None Part numbers: 430-19150 Weight: 2.268 g / 0.080 oz |
Plastics
| Pick Guard
Style: Multi ply black ES-335 Part Number: 380-12063 Truss Rod Cover Style: Black and white bell with engraved F-Hole Part Number: 430-19802 Knobs Style: Black Top Hat (CH & FB), Amber Top Hat (AN) Part Number: 430-19669 (CH & FB), 430-19631 (AN) Dial Pointers: Yes |
Control Plate(s) (Backplate Cover)
Style: N/A, Part Number: N/A Control Plate(s) (SwitchPlate Cover) Style: N/A, Part Number: N/A Switch Washer Style: N/A, Part Number: N/A Trim Rings Style: Black, Part Number: 440-13850 |
Accessories
| Case Hard Shell, Color: Tan
Strap Locks: No |
Manual: None COA/Other: Gibson Memphis COA |
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