This Gibson Custom Murphy Lab Limited Edition 1959 ES 345 Reissue captures the elegance and tonal complexity of a historically significant semi hollowbody, finished in exceptionally rare Ebony with a factory installed Bigsby Vibrato tailpiece. The layered maple and poplar body with solid maple centerblock delivers powerful sustain and feedback resistance, while the Heavy Aged nitrocellulose lacquer finish authentically recreates decades of vintage wear.
The mahogany neck features the coveted 1959 profile, rosewood fretboard with parallelogram inlays, and mother of pearl headstock inlays, paired with dual Custombucker Alnico 3 pickups and a Varitone circuit for versatile tone from jazz to blues and rock. A collector's piece and stage ready instrument, it arrives with Kluson Deluxe tuners, ABR 1 bridge, and hardshell case.
From Gibson:
"The Gibson 1959 ES-345 Reissue with Bigsby from the Gibson Custom Limited Edition Collection celebrates one of Gibson’s most sophisticated semi-hollow designs. Featuring a layered maple/poplar/maple body with multi-ply binding, a solid maple centerblock, and a Heavy Aged Ebony nitrocellulose finish by the Murphy Lab, this reissue delivers the sustain, clarity, and tonal complexity that made the original ES-345 an icon. An Authentic 1959 mahogany neck with long neck tenon and rosewood fretboard with aged split-parallel inlays ensures vintage-correct comfort and resonance.
Handcrafted at the Gibson Custom Shop, this limited edition combines period-accurate elegance with versatile tone. Dual Gibson Custombucker pickups and a mono Varitone circuit provide the warm midrange, airy bloom, and dynamic response of late-’50s Patent Applied For humbuckers, while the factory-installed Bigsby® Vibrato tailpiece and classic hardware expand expressive possibilities for stage or studio performance."
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- SN: A960291
- Weight: 8lbs 4.9oz
- Finish: Ebony - Murphy Lab Heavy Aged
- Semi-Hollow Layered Maple/Poplar Body
- Solid Maple Centerblock
- Multi-Ply Top & Body
- Mahogany Neck
- Rosewood Fingerboard
- Authentic '59 Neck Profile
- Bigsby Vibrato Tailpiece
- Volume & Tone Control w/ Varitone
- Custombucker Alnico 3 Pickups
- Gold Hardware Finish
- Hardshell Case & COA Included
