Ashton-under-Lyne, United Kingdom
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Here for sale we have a Gibson ES-345 in Vintage Sunburst finish. Made in the USA in 2023, this guitar is the updated mainline version of the ES-345, which no longer has a Varitone switch as previous versions and historic reissues do. Instead, the Modern ES-345 features several visual refinements over the standard ES-335 such as the split parallelogram inlays & multi-stripe purfling, alongside a hand-wired control assembly with Orange Drop capacitors. This version became the standard ES-345 in 2020. Of course featuring a semi-hollow set-neck construction, this guitar comprises a Laminated Maple/Poplar/Maple body with a Maple centre block, Mahogany neck & 22 fret Rosewood fingerboard. Nickel hardware is fitted including a StopBar tailpiece, ABR-1 bridge & Gibson Deluxe tuning machines with 'Tulip' buttons. A pair of Gibson Calibrated T-Type humbucking pickups are installed, and are wired to a 3-way toggle switch & independent volume & tone controls. The Mahogany neck plays very well, with the Rounded ‘C’ profile sitting very comfortably in the hand and offers an articulate and responsive playing experience in all registers. The Gloss finish to the rear of the neck ensures that navigation of the 24.75" scale is an effortless affair, whilst the Rosewood fingerboard provides a pleasant and luxurious surface for the fingers. The 12" fingerboard radius is traditional for Gibson, and strikes the perfect balance between comfortable chord playing and practicality for lead lines and string bending. The smooth lines of the body are as comfortable in the arms as ever, whilst the semi-hollow construction keeps the weight down and produces a resonant and lively playing experience. Amplified, the pair of Gibson Calibrated T-Type humbuckers work in conjunction with the semi-hollow construction to deliver the full and thick sounds that we all expect from Gibson. The guitar resonates beautifully, filling out the sound with a deep and rich character. The neck pickup is warm and round, and can handle plenty of gain meaning you can achieve anything from jazzy lines through to soaring rock and blues solo tones. The bridge pickup is hotter, driving the front end of an amp with ease and producing the bright, biting tones that cut right through the mix to put your playing front and centre. The traditional dual humbucker control layout feels very responsive, allowing you to explore a wide tonal palette right on the instrument. Brand- GibsonModel- ES-345Finish- Vintage SunburstYear- 2023Made In- USABody- Laminated Maple/Poplar/MapleNeck- MahoganyNeck Profile- Rounded 'C'Fingerboard- RosewoodFingerboard Radius- 12"Frets- 22, Medium JumboScale Length- 24.75"Nut Width- 1.7"Pickups- 2x Gibson Calibrated T-Type Humbuckers (Rhythm/Lead)Controls- 3-Way Toggle Switch, Neck Volume, Neck Tone, Bridge Volume, Bridge ToneLuthier ReportOur ID: 1270926245400Weight: 8lbs Serial: 226530248Aesthetic Condition:Headstock: Overall very good condition. The top corners show light indentation which lightly pierces the finish. A similar marking is present to the top rear edge. These are only visible under close inspection. Light scratching to all aspects of the headstock is visible under direct light. This is most notable to the front face. Neck: Overall excellent condition. Very light scratching to the rear of the neck is visible under direct light, as is common with high gloss finishes. This is most notable behind the 2nd fret. Any markings to the fingerboard are difficult to discern. Body: Overall very good condition. A mild indentation which does not pierce the finish is present to the front face near the binding at the bottom edge. Light scratching to all aspects fo the body is visible under direct light, as is common with high gloss finishes. Condition of Frets:The frets demonstrate mild signs of use, not affecting playability. There is considerable material remaining for any fret work the new owner may wish to perform.Current Set Up:Truss Rod: Fully functional. Truss rod tool (5/16" socket) not included.Hardware: Excellent condition with light tarnishing of the pickup covers. The pickguard shows mild fine scratching consistent with playwear. Structural: No concerns or issues to note.Height of the string from the 12th Fret-1.5mm - Bass 2mmPlease be aware that the action on a guitar may move slightly in transit and this measurement is the current height.Strings on Guitar - 10-46Electrics: Fully functional.Case & Accessories:Original Gibson Brown Hard CaseExcellent condition. No truss rod tool or COA included. Please be aware that for international buyers import fees are not included in our postage and packaging cost, this only covers the cost of the guitar being sent to you. Import fees will be charged by Customs upon the guitar's arrival in the recipient country. Due to Brexit, this also applies to EU buyers. We advise checking the total import cost with Customs as this is not information we are able to accurately provide.
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