Gibson Memphis ES335 Plaintop Cherry 13010705 ~ Secondhand

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ESDP16CHNH1-11157717-1
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Gibson Memphis ES335 Plaintop Cherry in great condition for it's age with just a few very small marks here and there but nothing bad or unsightly.

Semi-acoustic construction
Since 1958 the "semi" has proved itself richly toneful while retaining excellent sustain and good feedback reduction

Small-block elegance
Capturing the desirable look of the ES-335 of the early to mid '60s

Redesigned neck
By redesigning the dimensions, Gibson Memphis has improved the strength and playability of the new ES-335's 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 enhance 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: Classic semi-hollow construction with solid center block

Fingerboard: Rosewood with small block inlays

Neck: Redesigned dimensions for improved strength and feel

Truss rod: Historic truss rod

Pickups: Burstbucker 1 & 2

Bridge: ABR-1 with titanium saddles

Tailpiece: Locking stopbar

Finish: High-gloss nitrocellulose lacquer in more accurate vintage colors

Wood Species: Maple, Poplar, Maple

Pieces: 3-Ply

Grade: Plain

Binding: Cream

Back

Wood Species: Maple, Poplar, Maple

Pieces: 3-Ply

Density: Plain

Binding: Cream

Rims

Species Wood: Maple, Poplar, Maple

Pieces: 3-Ply

Grade: Plain

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

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

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

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

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.

More Information
EAN 00711106426631
UPC 00711106426631
Manufacturer Gibson
Model ESDP16CHNH1
Condition Used
Weight (kg) 3.448000
Weight (lbs) 7 lbs 10oz
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