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2017 Gibson ES-275

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Serial #: 12018742, Memphis label

Body size at lower bout: 15". Scale length: 24 3/4" Nut Width: 1 11/16" Body Depth: 2 1/4" Neck Depth: .84/.93, 1st/12th fret

Finish: Cherry cola sunburst, nitrocellulose type

Materials: Solid Honduras mahogany neck; arched maple top back, and sides; solid rosewood fingerboard with split-block aged pearloid inlay, solid bone nut.

Hardware: All original chrome hardware includes twin Gibson MHS pickups and electronics, Kluson Deluxe tuners, aluminum stop tailpiece, ABR-1 Tuneomatic bridge; black barrel volume and tone knobs; beveled 5-ply pickguard with nickel support bracket; bell truss rod cover.

Notes: Steeped in tradition, the Gibson Co. often tinkers with established models, but only rarely issues guitars of entirely new design, especially in its venerable archtop line. Which is why we were intrigued when the firm recently released this innovative guitar, a unique blend of classic features in a striking new package. The single cutaway thinline design is reminiscent of the legendary ES-350, but trimmed to a compact 15" width for greater comfort on the bandstand.

Crafted of stunning tiger flamed maple, the body is graced with a subtly glowing sunburst, dubbed 'cherry cola' by the maker. The classic C profile neck with the full 22 frets is a tribute to the 50's Les Paul, with its rosewood fingerboard trimmed in rolled binding for superlative comfort. Finally, the unpotted Alnico II and III MHS humbuckers, designed for maximum clarity and detail, are scrupulously faithful to Gibson's very earliest PAF pickups.

The soundchamber has a neck-through center block which enhances sustain and inhibits feedback, and at an comfy 6lb 11oz. this guitar balances nimbly on the lap or the strap, for the longest gig. With smooth low action over a fresh high-precision setup, this guitar offers a solid traditional neck feel, and greater access to the upper fingerboard than traditional Gibson archtops.

A versatile player, equally at home with jazz, blues or roots rock, this workhorse guitar can hold its own against the most raucous rhythm section. Complete with its original case, tool kit, tags, paperwork, and Certificate of Authenticity, this thoughtfully designed model is Gibson's newest gift to the performing guitarist, at an unbeatable price. In showroom condition, one only, call now.

Setup: Trussrod tension and neck relief adjusted; bridge height adjusted; bridge compensation set; bridge wheels and tuners lubricated; fingerboard and bridge oiled; body and neck cleaned and hand polished. The instrument is strung with light gauge nickel roundwound strings (.011) and may be strung with lighter or heavier strings as desired.

Case: Original black Gibson-logo arched plush lined hardshell case.

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