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Wine Red
Ginger Burst
ES-335 Studio 2015
No-Nonsense Tone and Playability with No-Compromise Looks
n/a
This stripped-down 'semi' takes on 57 Classic and Super 57 Classic pickups, new finish colors and a great-feeling 'C' neck profile, all at an unbeatable made-in-USA price.
F-Hole emblem engraved truss rod cover
The iconic symbol of the Gibson ES line is now the hallmark of Gibson Memphis
Redesigned neck dimensions
Added thickness to Peghead transition provides greater strength and stability
Historic truss rod
Superior Adjustability due to the Teflon coating, larger diameter rod, original brass anchor and larger washer
Rolled neck binding
Binding is rounded off to comfortably fit the contours of the player's hand
Low profile frets
Lower fret height provides smooth playability and accurate intonation
New finish colors
New variations on your favorite vintage color schemes as well as all new, eye catching colors
Locking stop bar tailpiece
Solid connection from the stop bar to the body of the guitar increases resonance and sustain all while making string changes simpler
New for 2015
F-Hole emblem engraved truss rod cover:
The iconic symbol of the Gibson ES line is now the hallmark of Gibson Memphis
Redesigned neck dimensions:
Added thickness to Peghead transition provides greater strength and stability
Historic truss rod:
Superior Adjustability due to the Teflon coating, larger diameter rod, original brass anchor and larger washer
Rolled neck binding:
Binding is rounded off to comfortably fit the contours of the player's hand
Low profile frets:
Lower fret height provides smooth playability and accurate intonation
New finish colors:
New variations on your favorite vintage color schemes as well as all new, eye catching colors
Locking stop bar tailpiece:
Solid connection from the stop bar to the body of the guitar increases resonance and sustain all while making string changes simpler
Body
Top
Back
Top
Wood Species:
Maple
Pieces:
3-Ply
Grade:
Plain
Binding:
Black
Back
Wood Species:
Maple
Pieces:
3-Ply
Density:
Plain
Binding:
Black
Rims
Species Wood:
Maple
Pieces:
3-Ply
Grade:
Plain
Weight
Weight Relief:
Average Weight (body only):
2.1069 kg / 4.645 lbs
Materials Used
Glue:
Franklin Titebond 50
Tonal, Resonant, and/or Technical Effect:
The soundwaves resonate within the hollow airspace of the Maple veneered Body, around the F-holes, and throughout the solid glue joints.
Body Contour
Carve:
ES (Semi-Hollow)
Neck
Neck
Wood Species:
Maple
Pieces:
1
Details
Truss Rod:
Historic
Profile:
Traditional "C"
Thickness at Fret 1:
20.32 mm / .800"
Thickness at Fret 12:
22.225 mm / .875"
Other Materials:
Franklin Titebond 50
Average Weight:
508.0235 gm / 1.120 lbs
Peg Head
Type:
SP-1
Inlay:
None
Peg Head Binding:
None
Logo:
Gold "Gibson" decal
Silkscreen:
None
Headstock Angle:
17 degrees
Tonal, Resonant, and/or Technical Effect:
The wood, construction, and headstock pitch all contribute greatly to the tone, aiding this guitar's exceptional sustain and depth, and yielding a resonance that can be felt right through the body.
Neck Fit
Joint Angle:
4 degrees
Joint Angle Tolerance:
0 deg 0 min 15 sec
Type:
Mortise and Tenon
Adhesive:
Franklin Titebond 50
Gauges Used:
Pitch Height Gauge, Alignment Gauge
Nut
Style:
Black
Material:
Corian
Width:
4.2545 cm / 1.675"
Slots:
E: 1.2268 mm / 0.0483 inches
A: 0.9601 mm / 0.0378 inches
D: 0.6934 mm / 0.0273 inches
G: 0.4534 mm / 0.01785 inches
B: 0.3467 mm / 0.01365 inches
e: 0.2667 mm / 0.0105 inches
Fingerboard
Wood Species:
Torrified Maple
Pieces:
1
Shade:
Medium
Fingerboard Details
Radius:
30.48 cm / 12 "
Frets:
22
Nut/End of Board:
4.2545 cm / 1.675" @ nut, 5.1435 cm / 2.025" @ end of board
Scale:
62.865 cm / 24.75"
Binding:
Black
Side Dots (Color):
White
Fingerboard Inlays
Style:
Dot
Material:
Pearloid
Dimensions:
6.35 mm / 0.25"
Average Weight:
129.2738 gm / 4.56 oz
Finishes
Wine Red
Color Code:
WR
Surface Texture:
Smooth/ Hi Gloss 90 Sheen Lacquer
Filler:
N/A
Sealer:
1-1.5 mils
Top:
Light Brown Stain, Cherry
Top Coat:
Hi Gloss Lacquer/ 90 Sheen 7-8 mils
Scraped:
None
Ginger Burst
Color Code:
GB
Surface Texture:
Smooth/ Hi Gloss 90 Sheen Lacquer
Filler:
N/A
Sealer:
1-1.5 mils
Top:
Sunset Orange, New VSB, Cherry
Top Coat:
Hi Gloss Lacquer/ 90 Sheen 7-8 mils
Scraped:
Fingerboard Sides and Nut
Electronics
Pickups
Rhythm
Lead
Style:
'57 Classic
Super '57 Classic
Winds/Coil: Screw side/Slug side:
5250/5250
5750/5750
Material of Wire (gauge):
42E
42E
Coil Dimensions (per coil):
6.6294 cm x 1.7272 mm / 2.61" x 0.68 "
6.6294 cm x 1.7272 mm / 2.61" x 0.68 "
Coil Material:
ABS
ABS
Coil Winding Process:
Machine Wound
Machine Wound
Pole Piece Material:
Nickel plated steel
Nickel plated steel
Pole Piece Position from Nut:
47.3075 cm / 18.625"
59.52998 cm / 23.437 inches
Slug Material:
Nickel plated steel
Nickel plated steel
Slug Dimensions (diameter x length):
4.7498 mm x 1.24206 cm / 0.187" x .489"
4.7498 mm x 1.24206 cm / 0.187" x .489"
Magnet Material:
Alnico II
Alnico II
Magnet Position from Nut:
48.26 cm / 19 "
58.7375cm / 23.125 "
Magnet Dimensions:
6.35 cm x 1.27 mm / 2.5" x 0.5"
6.35 cm x 1.27 mm / 2.5" x 0.5"
Polarities:
Screw side is the south pole of magnet
Screw side is the south pole of magnet
Cover:
Nickel plated
Nickel plated
Qfactor:
5.95
5.15
ResistanceDC:
7.92k ohms
8.72k ohms
Resonant Frequency:
2450 Hz
2210 Hz
Tonal & Resonant Advancements:
Classic humbucker tone with matched bobbin windings for vintage humbucker tone with enhanced highs
Control Pocket Assembly
Volume
Type:
CTS 500K Linear
Peak Voltage:
1080V
Range:
0-500K
Power Rating:
1/4 watt above 100K ohms
Resistance Tolerance:
500K +/- 20%
Minimum Resistance:
100 ohms
Tone
Type:
CTS 500K Audio
Peak Voltage:
1080V
Range:
0-500K
Power Rating:
1/4 watt above 100K ohms
Resistance Tolerance:
500K +/- 20%
Minimum Resistance:
100 ohms
Capacitors:
Lead Value
Orange Drop .022mfd/400v
Hardware
Tuning Keys
Style:
Grover Rotomatic
Material:
Die cast alloy
Weight:
38.5554 gm / 1.36oz
Tuning Keys Details
Tuning Ratio:
14:1
Gear Type:
Syncronized spur gear system
What is allowable turn:
+/- 4 degrees
Plating specs:
Nickel
Part numbers:
430-14146 / 430-14147
String Dimensions
E:
1.1684mm / 0.046"
A:
0.9144 mm / 0.036"
D:
0.6604 mm / 0.026"
G:
0.4318mm / 0.017"
B:
0.3302mm / 0.013"
e:
0.2540mm / 0.010"
Bridge
Style:
Tone Pro AVR-2
Material:
Die cast alloy
Plating Specs:
Nickel
Part number:
430-10155TP
Weight:
61.235 gm / 2.16 oz
Dimensions of String Slots
E:
1.2268 mm / 0.0483 inches
A:
0.9601 mm / 0.0378 inches
D:
0.6934 mm / 0.0273 inches
G:
0.4534 mm / 0.01785 inches
B:
0.3467 mm / 0.01365 inches
e:
0.2667 mm / 0.0105 inches
Tailpiece
Style:
Locking Stop Bar
Compensated:
No
Material:
Die cast zinc
Plating Specs:
Nickel
Part number:
430-10173 / 430-10568
Weight:
113.3981 gm / 4.0 oz
Output Jack
Style:
1/4" mono with dual tip contact
Strap Buttons
Material:
Aluminum
Plating Specs:
None
Part numbers:
430-19150
Weight:
2.268 gm / 0.080 oz
Plastics
Truss Rod Cover
Style:
Black and white bell with engraved F-Hole
Part Number:
430-19802
Knobs
Style:
Black Top Hat
Part Number:
430-19669
Trim Rings
Style:
Black
Part Number:
440-13850
Accessories
Case
Style:
Hard Shell
Color:
Black
Strap Locks:
Tools:
Manual:
COA/Other:
Gibson Memphis COA
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