Gibson ES-Les Paul 2015 - Bourbon Burst

The 2015 Gibson Memphis ES-Les Paul in Bourbon Burst is a specialized hybrid guitar that merges traditional semi-hollowbody ES construction with the iconic, compact shape of a Les Paul. Built at the now-closed Gibson Memphis Custom Shop, this model is highly regarded for its incredibly light weight (this one is 6.2 lbs, 2.85 kg) and its vintage-voiced Memphis Historic Spec (MHS) alnico humbuckers.

This guitar has a light flame top and is in mint condition.

No exchange or trade-in.

Body and Construction

• Body Type: Semi-hollowbody with traditional dual F-holes.Top

• Wood: 3-ply figured maple/poplar/maple.

• Back & Sides: 3-ply maple/poplar/maple.Center

• Block: Weight-relieved mahogany center block with spruce top bracing.

• Binding: Aged cream on top, back, and fretboard.

• Finish: Nitrocellulose lacquer in Bourbon Burst.

Neck and Fretboard

• Neck Wood: One-piece mahogany.

• Neck Profile: Modified 1959 / Rounded "C" shape (approx. 0.85" at 1st fret, 0.98" at 12th).

• Fretboard: Hand-selected rosewood with cream-rolled neck binding for smooth playability.Inlays: Pearloid trapezoids.

• Scale Length: 24.75".

• Nut Material: Genuine bone for enhanced tuning stability and sustain.

• Nut Width: 1.687" – 1.70".

• Frets: 22 low-profile frets processed via the Plek Pro optimization system.

• Truss Rod: Historic truss rod assembly (larger diameter, Teflon coating, no tubing).

Electronics and Pickups

• Pickups: Two Memphis Historic Spec (MHS) under-wound, unpotted PAF-style humbuckers.

• Neck Pickup: Alnico II magnet (or Alnico III depending on exact factory batch). 8.2 k

• Bridge Pickup: Alnico III magnet (or Alnico II depending on factory batch). 7.6 k

• Controls: Lead volume, rhythm volume, lead tone, rhythm tone; CTS 500k audio taper pots.

• Capacitors: Upgraded orange drop or historic style capacitors designed for less treble cut and a richer, singing quality.

• Switching: 3-way toggle pickup selector. [1, 2]

Hardware and Accessories

• Bridge: TonePros AVR-2 Locking Tune-o-matic.

• Tailpiece: Lightweight aluminum stopbar.

• Hardware Finish: Nickel (often VOS / lightly aged depending on the specific run).

• Tuning Machines: Kluson single-ring "tulip button" tuners.Case: Original Gibson Memphis tan/brown hardshell case with plush interior.

• Documentation: Certificate of Authenticity (COA) from the Gibson Memphis factory.