Gibson Custom ES-137 Classic Hollow Body Electric Guitar (Assorted Colors)
The ES-137 Classic combines two classics - the classic look of Gibson's single-cutaway semi-hollowbody guitars and the hot sound of a Gibson Les Paul Classic. The uncovered 490R and 498T humbucking pickups, plus trapezoid fingerboard inlays with an engraved "C" in the 12th-fret inlay, identify this new classic model. Body The ES-137 blends the looks and overall style of a single cutaway semi-hollowbody guitar and the sonic authority of a Gibson Les Paul Classic. It refines the basic design of earlier semi-hollowbody Gibsons by swapping the style’s maple centerblock for solid mahogany to increase sustain and reduce feedback at even heavy metal volumes. With its single Florentine cutaway, the ES-137 Classic draws on the heritage of Gibson’s earlier ES-135 and ES-175 models for historic inspiration, but sustain, sizzle, and some appealing non-traditional color options make it an absolutely contemporary instrument. The Classic has plenty of design charm and individuality and features a top, back, and rims made of visually appealing curly maple on a 16-inches wide, 20-inches long, and 2-inches deep body. The cream binding is multi-ply on top and single ply on the back as well as trapezoid fretboard inlays with the Custom Shop’s world-class Les Paul Classics. But the 12th fret of the ES-137 sports a pearloid inlay “C” to denote its own classic status. And in addition to tri-burst and heritage cherry sunburst finishes, the ES-137 Classic also comes in ultra-modern blues burst and sliver shades. Hardware The ES-137 Classic shares Gibson 490 R and 498 T pickups with chrome and gold hardware options, including a Nashville Tune-O-Matic bridge and stopbar tailpiece. The instrument’s neck is sturdy three-ply maple supporting a 22-fret rosewood fingerboard with pearloid inlays and single ply binding. It has a rounded profile and a 24-inch scale length and is 1 11/16th-inches wide at the nut. The tuners are Grover keystones. And complimenting the 490R and 498T humbuckers is the classic Gibson dual volume pot, dual tone pot, and three-way selector set configuration. The ES-137 Classic comes strung with Gibson .010 Brite Wires and get a meticulous examination and dressing on one of the Custom Shop’s state-of-the-art Pleck machines, ensuring optimum playability. With a black levant case, the ES-137 Classic leaves the Custom Shop ready to gig – anywhere. Features Body: Figured maple/ poplar/ maple laminate with mahogany center block Neck/Profile: Three piece maple/ 1959 rounded Les Paul profile Fingerboard/Inlay: Rosewood/pearloid trapezoids with C inlay at the 12th fret Scale/Nut Width: 243/4"/111/16" Binding: Multi-ply top, single-ply back & fingerboard Bridge/Tailpiece: Tune-o-matic/StopbarCase included
| Frets |
22 |
| Model |
ES137 Classic ES |
| Series |
ES137 |
| Fingerboard |
Ebony |
| Neck Type |
Set In |
| Controls |
2 Vol, 2 Tone, 3 Way Sw. |
| Machine Heads |
Grover |
| Bridge Type |
Stop Tail |
| Scale Length |
24.75" |
| Case Included |
Yes |
| Body Style |
other |
| Neck Wood |
3 Piece Maple |
| Pickups |
H-H |
| Body Wood |
Curly laminated Maple top, back and rims |
| Case Type |
other |
| Pickguard |
Yes |
Gibson Custom ES-137 Classic Hollow Body Electric Guitar (Assorted Colors)
The manufacturer's warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship for the lifetime of the product. The warranty excludes damage from misuse, abuse, and contains other exclusions.
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