Memphis

Gibson ES-135H Thinline Ebony, 2000

On July 16, 2023 /

The Gibson ES-135H Thinline was the ‘Humbucker’ equipped version of the ES-135, a single-cut Semi-Hollow Archtop built in Memphis from 1991 to 2004. Many of these models used P-100 pickups – a stacked humbucker with the outline of a P-90. Some models used a stop tailpiece, others as seen here a standard Tune-O-Matic and Trapeze tailpiece combination. The tuners used here are Grover Roto-Matics with metal keystone buttons.

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Gibson CS Les Paul Florentine Vintage Sunburst, 1997

On June 20, 2023 /

Built from 1995 to 1999 and eventually becoming the ES Les Paul, the Gibson CS Les Paul Florentine blends features from the Les Paul custom into a heavily chambered, dual F-hole model. From a distance, the Gibson CS Les Paul Florentine looks like a nicely appointed Les Paul Custom. Closer examination shows the two F-holes – though some few variants, like the Korina Florentine had solid tops – indicating that the construction is based on a heavily routed Mahogany back with a Maple top.

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Gibson Les Paul DC Standard Limited Ocean Water Blue, 2016

On February 12, 2023 /

The Gibson Les Paul DC Standard (DC for Double Cutaway), sporting a lovely AA+ Flamed Maple top and Ocean Water Blue finish, was built during 2016 in Nashville, Tennessee. For this limited run, 100 guitars were built in each of three colours – Cherry Sunburst, Wine Red and Ocean Water Blue.

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Gibson Chet Atkins Tennessean Black, 1993

On February 6, 2023 /

The late, great Chet Atkins was long associated with Gretsch guitars with many classic models bearing his name. However, after Gretsch ceased production as its parent Baldwin approached bankruptcy, Gibson sought his endorsement and a number of Gibson Chet Atkins models appeared. This included the Gibson Chet Atkins Tennessean, built from 1990 to 2005 in Nashville.

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Gibson ES-137 Classic Sunburst, 2002

On February 4, 2023 /

This is a very nice condition early Gibson ES-137 Classic model dating to March 22, 2002 at Memphis Tennessee; this model was built from 2002 to 2015. The Gibson ES-137 was launched in 2002 and combines the looks of the ES-175 and the performance practicalities of the ES-335 lineup.

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Gibson Memphis ES-335 Custom with Bigsby Sunburst, 2009

On February 3, 2023 /

Dating to April 23 2009, this Gibson Memphis ES-335 Custom features beautifully flamed Maple and a factory installed Bigsby B7. I think this is one of the best looking 335’s I’ve seen for some time, and the dual-roller Bigsby is far enough back from the bridge to provide a relatively shallow break angle. This shallow angle really improves the smoothness of both arm movement and return to pitch.

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Memphis

Gibson ES-135H Thinline Ebony, 2000

Gibson CS Les Paul Florentine Vintage Sunburst, 1997

Gibson Les Paul DC Standard Limited Ocean Water Blue, 2016

Gibson Chet Atkins Tennessean Black, 1993

Gibson ES-137 Classic Sunburst, 2002

Gibson Memphis ES-335 Custom with Bigsby Sunburst, 2009

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