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Gibson USA 2017 Memphis Limited Edition ES-335 1970's Walnut Semi Hollow Guitar & Case Used

Gibson USA 2017 Memphis Limited Edition ES-335 1970's Walnut Semi Hollow Guitar & Case Used

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Gibson USA Memphis Limited Edition ES-335 1970's Walnut & Case

Used with wear associated with light use.  Minor cosmetic sctaches/scuffs if any.  Nothing major.  Everything works as it should and plays great.

Certificate of Authenticity paperwork and deluxe hardshell case included.

7.74 lbs

From Gibson:

Limited edition of Gibson's flagship semi-solid guitar features a gorgeous 1970's walnut stain finish, Kluson style tuners and "Witch Hat" knobs, with rounded "C" neck shape, 57 Classic pickups and ABR-1 bridge with titanium saddles.

Body
Developed in 1958 to combine the sustain and feedback of a solid body guitar with the light weight and comfortable feel of the thinline hollowbodies, the semi-solid 335 has become a player's standard for flexible, genre-spanning tone.

Neck
Rounded "C" neck shape with rolled binding for comfortable feel and easy action

Fingerboard
Small block inlays set off by dark rosewood fretboard

Pickups
57 Classic pickups offer classic humbucker tone with enhanced treble

Bridge
Nickel plated ABR-1 bridge with titanium saddles

Tailpiece
Standard stop tailpiece with locking studs

Tuners
Single-ring/double-line Kluson replica tuners, with bolt bushings and improved 15:1 ratio

Finish
Beautiful walnut stain finish

Body: Semi-solid construction with lightweight centerblock
Neck: Rounded "C" neck shape with rolled neck binding
Fingerboard: Dark rosewood with small block inlays
Pickups: 57 Classic humbuckers
Bridge: Nickel ABR with titanium saddles
Tailpiece: Die cast zinc tailpiece with locking studs
Tuners: Kluson replica bolt-bushing tuners
Finish: Nitrocellulose 1970s walnut finish

Body
Top Back Top 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

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 Body Contour

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

Peg Head
Type: SP-1
Inlay: Mother of Pearl Crown
Peg Head Binding: None
Logo: Mother of Pearl "Gibson"
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 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 gm / 4.800 oz

Finishes
Walnut Color Code: WA
Surface Texture: Smooth/ Hi Gloss 90 Sheen Lacquer
Filler: Walnut
Sealer: 1-1.5 mils
Top: Walnut
Top Coat: Hi Gloss Lacquer/ 90 Sheen 7-8 mils
Scraped: Fingerboard Sides, Body and Nut

Electronics
Pickups Rhythm Lead
Style: 57 Classic 57 Classic Winds/Coil: Screw side/Slug side: 5250/5250 5250/5250
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: 5.95 5.95
ResistanceDC: 7.92k ohms 7.92k ohms
Resonant Frequency: 2450 Hz 2450 Hz

Tonal & Resonant Advancements:
Matched bobbin windings for classic humbucker tone with enhanced highs. Wax potted to suppress feedback. Matched bobbin windings for classic humbucker tone with enhanced highs. Wax potted to suppress feedback.

Control Pocket Assembly Lead Volume Rhythm Volume
Type: CTS 500K Linear
Peak Voltage: 1080V
Range: 0-500K
Power Rating: 1/4 watt above 100K ohms
Resistance Tolerance: 500K +/- 20%
Minimum Resistance: 100 ohms

Lead Tone Rhythm Tone
Type: CTS 500K Audio
Peak Voltage: 1080V
Range: 0-500K
Power Rating: 1/4 watt above 100K ohms
Resistance Tolerance: 500K +/- 20%
Minimum Resistance: 100 ohms
Capacitors: Lead Value Rhythm Value .022mf .015mf

Hardware
Tuning Keys
Style: Kluson style bolt bushing plastic keystone button
Material: Die cast alloy
Weight: 38.5554 gm / 1.36oz

Tuning Keys Details
Tuning Ratio: 15:01
Gear Type: Syncronized spur gear system
What is allowable turn: +/- 4 degrees
Plating specs: Nickel
Part numbers: 430-14139 / 430-14140

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 gm / 4.0 oz

Output Jack
Style: 1/4" mono

Strap Buttons
Material: Aluminum
Plating Specs: None
Part numbers: 430-19150
Weight: 2.268 gm / 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 Witch Hat Vol/Tone with silver inserts
Part Number: 430-19231 (T) / 430-19232 (V)

Dial Pointers
Yes/No: Yes

Trim Rings
Style: Black
Part Number: 440-13850

Accessories
Case Style: Hard Shell
Color: Tan

COA/Other: Gibson Memphis COA

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