Semi-hollowbody Heaven

Ah, the Gibson Memphis 1959 ES-335 TD. With its arched top, f-holes and solid maple center block, the semi-hollow '335 has all the raw power of a solidbody, but with the refined elegance of a traditional Gibson archtop. This one from Gibson's Custom Shop is a recreation of the famous "Dot" in its second year of production, replete with period-correct materials and measurements, and a lustrous aged nitro finish. As perfect for jazz and fusion as it is for blues and rock, the Gibson Memphis 1959 ES-335 TD is the ultimate semi-hollowbody.

Gibson Memphis 1959 ES-335 TD Semi-hollowbody Electric Guitar at a Glance:

• >A semi-hollowbody that is true to the original
  
• Legendary tone from BurstBucker humbuckers
  
• Gibson Memphis's commitment to quality

A semi-hollowbody that is true to the original
The first ES-335s that rolled off the Gibson production line have truly achieved legendary status. Maybe it's the semi-hollowbody design, the sound of its two humbucking pickups or just the simple elegance of the pearloid dot inlays. Whatever it is, it's made the original 1950s ES-335s among the most sought-after guitars among collectors who are often happy to pay astronomical prices for instruments in good condition. Odds of even finding a dot neck 335 from the 1950s today are almost zero. The next best thing is to get your hands on the this Gibson Memphis 1959 ES-335 TD. It has the looks, the sound and the star power of the real deal.

Legendary tone from BurstBucker humbuckers
Tonal excellence is yours when you plug the Gibson Memphis 1959 ES-335 TD into your favorite tube amplifier. Loaded with a pair of BurstBucker humbucking pickups, each with its own volume and tone controls, you'll be able to dial in chiming country tones as easily as savagely distorted rock tones. The neck pickup gives you classic hollowbody-style tones for everything from smooth jazz to dirty blues. Flip to the bridge position, and you'll command sounds covering everything from bright and clean to raw and mean.

Gibson Memphis's commitment to quality
Gibson's Custom Shop took extra care with every detail of the 1959 ES-335 TD. Every Gibson Memphis guitar receives an ultra-precise Plek Pro setup, which optimizes the fretboard and nut for incredibly accurate intonation and a "just right" feel. And little touches like the quartersawn mahogany neck and the 17-degree headstock angle not only add to the amazing tone and feel, they remain true to the ES Series as well as Gibson's history.

Gibson Memphis 1959 ES-335 TD Semi-hollowbody Electric Guitar Features:

• Captures the legendary sound of Gibson's ES-335
  
• Semi-hollowbody design for enhanced harmonic richness, blistered Maple veneers
  
• Comfortable lightweight body with classic "Mickey Mouse" cutaway
  
• Period-correct centerblock shape and neck profile
  
• Plek Pro fretboard optimization ensures perfect action and intonation
  
• Accurate historic colored binding, cedar rim lining
  
• Red Spruce top and back bracing with hot-hide glue
  
• BurstBucker 1 and 2 pickups with "Bumble Bee" capacitor
  
• Tulip button Kluson tuners, ABR bridge and lightweight stopbar
  
• 100% American made in Memphis TN.
  
• Includes hardshell case and Custom Shop Certificate of Authenticity

The Gibson Memphis 1959 ES-335 TD will take your breath away!

Specification Detail Body Type ES-335 Left-/Right-handed Right-handed Body Material Laminate Maple Top Material Laminate Maple Body Finish Nitrocellulose Color Historic Burst Neck Material Mahogany, Set Neck Shape 1959 Neck Profile Scale Length 24.75" Fingerboard Material Rosewood Fingerboard Inlay Dot Number of Frets 22 Nut Width 1.68" Bridge/Tailpiece ABR-1 Bridge, Stopbar Tuners Tulip button Kluson Number of Pickups 2 Neck Pickup BurstBucker 1 Humbucker Middle Pickup No Middle Pickup Bridge Pickup BurstBucker 2 Humbucker Controls 2 x Volume, 2 x Tone, 3-way switch Case Included Hardshell Manufacturer Part Number ES59HBNH1

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