The Gibson ES-347 from around 1990 is a high-end semi-hollow guitar in the ES series, designed as a more refined and versatile evolution of the ES-335. Produced in relatively smaller numbers, it is known for combining warm hollowbody resonance with enhanced modern stability and playability.

The ES-347 delivers a clear, powerful tone with excellent sustain, while its center block construction keeps feedback under control even at higher volumes. This makes it a strong choice for jazz, blues, rock, and fusion players alike.

Specifications

• Body: Laminated maple semi-hollow body with center block (double cutaway)
• Top: Laminated maple
• Neck: Maple (typically 3-piece in this era)
• Neck profile: Slim taper / comfortable medium C (may vary slightly per instrument)
• Fingerboard: Ebony
• Inlays: Pearl block inlays
• Scale length: 24.75" (628 mm)
• Frets: 22 medium jumbo
• Nut: Brass nut (common on many early ’90s examples, sometimes replaced over time)

Electronics

• Pickups: Gibson “The Original” / Bill Lawrence-designed humbuckers
• Controls:
• • 2 × Volume
  • 2 × Tone
  • 3-way pickup selector
  • Coil-tap / coil-split mini switch (a signature ES-347 feature)

Hardware

• Bridge: Tune-O-Matic
• Tailpiece: TP-6 fine tuning stop tailpiece (commonly standard)
• Tuners: Grover (typically gold or chrome depending on finish)
• Hardware finish: Gold (most common in this period)

Sound & Feel

The ES-347 is known for:

• Thick, warm yet articulate clean tones
• Higher output compared to an ES-335
• Coil-tap option for brighter, single-coil-like sounds
• Long sustain due to center block and TP-6 system
• Smooth, comfortable playability despite its semi-hollow construction

The guitar is in very good condition, but the finish has started to do some checking over the years. Comes in the original case.