Full Description

Maple / Poplar / Maple Body

Constructed from a semi-hollow Maple/Poplar/Maple body the ES-345 produces a bright, tight and precise tone with a balanced low and crisp high response. Additionally the "F" shaped sound holes allow unique vibration circulation within the body creating a warm and resonant tone similar to larger acoustic guitars. Although Maple is a naturally heavy wood the innovative lightweight centreblock weight relief system allows the ES-345 to be a low, manageable weight whilst the sound waves resonate without limitation within the hollow airspace.

Historic Mahogany Neck & Truss Rod

Featuring a rounded "C" profile Mahogany neck with re-designed dimensions the ES-345 offers an effortless playability whilst the set-in construction ensures maximum vibration transferal for long sustain and increased resonance. With an added thickness to the headstock stem the ES-345 delivers a stronger and more stable construction ideal for hard wearing playing. The headstock adjustable historic truss rod provides superior adjustability due to the Teflon coating, larger diameter and robust Brass anchor.

MHS Humbucker Pickups

Loaded with two precise and articulate MHS Humbucker pickups in the bridge and neck position the Gibson ES-345 can produce a range of dynamic and rich tones which complement the semi-hollow body design. Constructed from Alnico II bar magnets with scatter wound coils the MHS Humbuckers deliver a traditional vintage sound with a distinct and detailed attack.

VariTone Control

Incorporating an innovative VariTone control the ES-345 can create a huge variety of well-articulated tones by simply rotating the switch. With 6 different positions the VariTone switch acts as a notch filter and drops out different frequencies depending on the assigned position to produce a range of smooth and dynamic tones.

Specifications

Body & Bridge

• Body: 3 Ply Maple / Poplar / Maple
• Top: 3 Ply Maple / Poplar / Maple
• Body Contour: ES (Semi-Hollow with Slim Taper Cutaways)
• Construction: Set-In
• Sound Holes: "F" Shape
• Weight Relief: Lightweight Centreblock
• Finish: Sixties Cherry
• Binding: Cream
• Bridge: No Wire ABR
• Tailpiece: Lightweight Stop Bar

Neck & Fingerboard

• Neck: Mahogany
• Neck Profile: 1964 Rounded "C"
• Neck Binding: Cream
• Fretboard: Rosewood
• Fretboard Radius: 12"
• Frets: 22
• Inlays: Split Parallelogram (Aged-Cellouse)
• Scale Length: 24.75"
• Nut: Nylon (White)
• Nut Width: 1.707"
• Truss Rod: Historic (Headstock Adjustable)

Hardware & Electronics

• Controls: 2 x Volume, 2 x Tone, 1 x VariTone 3-Way Toggle Switch
• Bridge Pickup: MHS Humbucker
• Neck Pickup: MHS Humbucker
• Knobs: Black Top Hats
• Tuners: Kluson Double Ring Tulip Button
• Strap Buttons: V.O.S Brass
• Hardware: Gold