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Gibson Memphis ES-335 Big Block Retro 2018 Dark Rosewood Fingerboard Classic White
Model: Gibson Memphis ES-335 Big Block Retro
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DESCRIPTION
Gibson Memphis ES-335 Big Block Retro 2018 Dark Rosewood Fingerboard Classic White
Mid-Century Modern Horsepower
Limited Release
The new 2018 Gibson ES-335 “Big Block” is a guitar born to break the rules. Inspired by the American car culture of the 1950’s, this guitar captures the individuality that is expressed through the customization of the automobile. Not your tradiitional ES-335, the “Big Block” is appointed with unique features fetched from several legendary Gibson ES models. The 3-ply maple body is appointed with vintage slim taper horns and multi-ply ES-345 binding, while the dark rosewood fretboard is fitted with our ES-355 mother of pearl full block inlays. The result is a guitar that commands your full attention. New custom finishes include Classic White, Emerald Green Metallic, and Wood Rose Metallic.
FEATURES
| Model | Gibson Memphis ES-335 Big Block Retro |
| Builder | Gibson Memphis |
| Year | 2018 |
| Body Type | Hollow Body |
| Top Wood | 3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple |
| Body Wood | 3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple |
| Finish Type | Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Finish Color | Classic White |
| Aging | Gloss |
| Back Finish | Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Binding | Cream |
| Neck Wood | Quartersawn Mahogany |
| Fingerboard | Dark Rosewood |
| Neck Carve | Rounded “C”, Rolled Binding |
| Scale Length | 24.75” |
| Neck Radius | 12” |
| Frets | 22 – Medium Jumbo – 18% Nickel Silver |
| Nut Width | 1.687” |
| Nut Material | Bone |
| Neck Finish | Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Inlays | Mother of Pearl Full Block |
| Neck Pickup | MHS Humbucker |
| Bridge Pickup | MHS Humbucker |
| Pickguard | 5-ply Cream (C/B/C/B/C) |
| Hardware | Nickel |
| Bridge | ABR-1 with Titanium Saddles |
| Tuners | Grover ‘Milk Bottle’ Rotomatics |
| Controls | MTC Premiere : 2 volumes, 2 tones, 1 toggle switch, hand-wired with matched 550K potentiometers and orange drop capacitors |
| Case | Gibson Brown Hardshell Case |
| Weight | 7.50 Pounds |
