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Gibson ES-137 Custom |
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Sophisticated Semi Solid Archtop
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Notes: As the first ES model ever (ES = Electric Spanish), the ES-150 appeared
in Gibson's "X" catalog in 1936. It featured a "bar" pickup designed by Walter Fuller and the great pioneer of the electric
guitar Charlie Christian is still associated with this type of pickup. Many different ES models have been produced since then
f.e. ES-135, ES-175, ES-225, ES-330, ES-335 and so on. By the end of 2004 the Gibson Custom Shop in Memphis took over
the responsibility for the ES models to enhance the quality.
Materials: 16" wide and 2 1/4" deep highly flamed maple body with
special designed sustain block, florentine cutaway,
three-piece Maple neck, bound Ebony fretboard, nut width 1 11/16", scale lenghth 24,75" and 22 frets, pearl split diamand
position markers and peghead inlay, multiple top and single-ply binding on back.
Hardware: Gold hardware, adjustable tune-o-matic bridge, stopbar, Grover tuners, two Gibson
Classic '57 humbucking pickups, three-way switch, 6 position varitone switch, black speed knobs.
Facts: Made in 2005 by the Memphis Custom Shop. Gibson modernized the single-cutaway guitar with the addition of a
special designed centerblock and the ES-137 Custom enhances the model with elegant new features including an Ebony fingerboard,
split diamond inlays, '57 Classic humbunking pickups, 6 position varitone and multi-ply top binding.
Condition: The guitar has hardly ever been played and is in mint condition. The frets show no wear just as the rest
of the guitar.
Playability: The guitar has a 1959 rounded Les paul profile neck and the scale length of 24 3/4" in conjunction with the
florentine cutaway and a 16th fret neck joint make for easy playing throughout the entire fretboard.
Tone: Thanks to the special designed internal block it has incredible sustain and the varitone switch that is well-known
from the B.B. King Lucille model gives you the capability of 6 totally different sounds ranging from smooth jazz to Telecaster
or blues and Rock. A very versatile guitar with brilliant tone.
Case: Original Gibson hardshell case in new condition.
Setup: This instrument is strung with medium gauge round wound strings (.012-.054).
The guitar will accommodate heavier or lighter gauge strings, according to your preference.
The entire guitar is inspected, fingerboard oiled, bridge intonation adjusted.
To Summarize: The ES-137 Custom has a very solid construction, elegant looks and a tone variety
second to none. Just perfect for the working musician. Her tone is totally sophisticated and no matter what style
of music you are into, the ES-137 Custom will cover it.
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