Pre-Owned Gibson Memphis ES-335 Semi-Hollowbody Ginger Burst w/ Original Hard Case
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ES-335 Studio 2015
No-Nonsense Tone and Playability with No-Compromise Looks
This stripped-down 'semi' takes on 57 Classic and Super 57 Classic pickups, new finish colors and a great-feeling 'C' neck profile, all at an unbeatable made-in-USA price.
Features From 2015
- F-Hole Emblem Engraved Truss Rod Cover: The iconic symbol of the Gibson ES line is now the hallmark of Gibson Memphis
- Redesigned Neck Dimensions: Added thickness to Peghead transition provides greater strength and stability
- Historic Truss Rod: Superior Adjustability due to the Teflon coating, larger diameter rod, original brass anchor and larger washer
- Rolled Neck Binding: Binding is rounded off to comfortably fit the contours of the player's hand
- Low Profile Frets: Lower fret height provides smooth playability and accurate intonation
- New Finish Colors: New variations on your favorite vintage color schemes as well as all new, eye catching colors
- Locking Stop Bar Tailpiece: Solid connection from the stop bar to the body of the guitar increases resonance and sustain all while making string changes simpler
| Top | Back | Rims | |||
| Wood Species: | Maple | Wood Species: | Maple | Species Wood: | Maple |
| Pieces: | 3-Ply | Pieces: | 3-Ply | Pieces: | 3-Ply |
| Grade: | Plain | Density: | Plain | Grade: | Plain |
| Binding: | Black | Binding: | Black |
| Weight | |
| Average Weight (body only): | 2.1069 kg / 4.645 lbs |
| Materials Used | |
| Glue: | Franklin Titebond 50 |
| 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: | Maple |
| Pieces: | 1 |
| Details | |
| Truss Rod: | Historic |
| Profile: | Traditional "C" |
| Thickness at Fret 1: | 20.32 mm / .800" |
| Thickness at Fret 12: | 22.225 mm / .875" |
| Other Materials: | Franklin Titebond 50 |
| Average Weight: | 508.0235 gm / 1.120 lbs |
| Peg Head | |
| Type: | SP-1 |
| Inlay: | None |
| Peg Head Binding: | None |
| Logo: | Gold "Gibson" decal |
| 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: | Mortis and Tenon |
| Adhesive: | Franklin Titebond 50 |
| Gauges Used: | Pitch Height Gauge, Alignment Gauge |
| Nut | |
| Style: | Black |
| Material: | Corian |
| Width: | 4.2545 cm / 1.675" |
| 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: | Torrified Maple |
| Pieces: | 1 |
| Shade: | Medium |
| Fingerboard Details | |
| Radius: | 30.48 cm / 12 " |
| Frets: | 22 |
| Nut/End of Board: | 4.2545 cm / 1.675" @ nut, 5.1435 cm / 2.025" @ end of board |
| Scale: | 62.865 cm / 24.75" |
| Binding: | Black |
| Side Dots (Color): | White |
| Fingerboard Inlays | |
| Style: | Dot |
| Material: | Pearloid |
| Dimensions: | 6.35 mm / 0.25" |
| Average Weight: | 129.2738 gm / 4.56 oz |
Finish
Ginger Burst
| Color Code: | GB |
| Surface Texture: | Smooth/ Hi Gloss 90 Sheen Lacquer |
| Filler: | N/A |
| Sealer: | 1-1.5 mils |
| Top: | Sunset Orange, New VSB, Cherry |
| Top Coat: | Hi Gloss Lacquer/ 90 Sheen 7-8 mils |
| Scraped: | Fingerboard Sides and Nut |
Electronics
| Pickups | Rhythm | Lead |
|---|---|---|
| Style: | '57 Classic | Super '57 Classic |
| Winds/Coil: Screw side/Slug side: | 5250/5250 | 5750/5750 |
| Material of Wire (gauge): | 42E | 42E |
| Coil Dimensions (per coil): | 6.6294 cm x 1.7272 mm / 2.61" x 0.68 " | 6.6294 cm x 1.7272 mm / 2.61" x 0.68 " |
| Coil Material: | ABS | ABS |
| Coil Winding Process: | Machine Wound | Machine Wound |
| Pole Piece Material: | Nickel plated steel | Nickel plated steel |
| Pole Piece Position from Nut: | 47.3075 cm / 18.625" | 59.52998 cm / 23.437 inches |
| Slug Material: | Nickel plated steel | Nickel plated steel |
| Slug Dimensions (diameter x length): | 4.7498 mm x 1.24206 cm / 0.187" x .489" | 4.7498 mm x 1.24206 cm / 0.187" x .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 | 5.15 |
| ResistanceDC: | 7.92k ohms | 8.72k ohms |
| Resonant Frequency: | 2450 Hz | 2210 Hz |
| Tonal & Resonant Advancements: | Classic humbucker tone with matched bobbin windings for vintage humbucker tone with enhanced highs | |
| Control Pocket Assembly | 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Orange Drop .022mfd/400v |
Hardware
| Tuning Keys | |
|---|---|
| Style: | Grover Rotomatic |
| Material: | Die cast alloy |
| Weight: | 38.5554 gm / 1.36oz |
| Tuning Keys Details | |
| Tuning Ratio: | 14:1 |
| Gear Type: | Syncronized spur gear system |
| What is allowable turn: | +/- 4 degrees |
| Plating specs: | Nickel |
| Part numbers: | 430-14146 / 430-14147 |
| 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: | Tone Pro AVR-2 |
| Material: | Die cast alloy |
| Plating Specs: | Nickel |
| Part number: | 430-10155TP |
| Weight: | 61.235 gm / 2.16 oz |
| 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 with dual tip contact |
| Strap Buttons | |
| Material: | Aluminum |
| Plating Specs: | None |
| Part numbers: | 430-19150 |
| Weight: | 2.268 gm / 0.080 oz |
Plastics
| Truss Rod Cover | |
|---|---|
| Style: | Black and white bell with engraved F-Hole |
| Part Number: | 430-19802 |
| Knobs | |
| Style: | Black Top Hat |
| Part Number: | 430-19669 |
| Trim Rings | |
|---|---|
| Style: | Black |
| Part Number: | 440-13850 |
| Case | |
|---|---|
| Style: | Hard Shell |
| Color: | Black |
| COA/Other: | Gibson Memphis COA |

