{"product_id":"2015-gibson-memphis-1959-es-345-reissue-sunburst-long-guard-50s-neck-rare-model","title":"2015 Gibson Memphis 1959 ES-345 Reissue Sunburst Long Guard 50s Neck RARE MODEL!","description":"\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1771\/7813\/files\/KC_Vintage_Guitars_Logo_2_240x240.png?v=1711760835\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e2015 Gibson Memphis 1959 ES-345 Reissue Sunburst Long Guard 50s Neck RARE MODEL!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eHere is a \u003cstrong\u003epretty rare 2015 Gibson Memphis Custom Shop 1959 ES-345 Reissue\u003c\/strong\u003e in classic \u003cstrong\u003eSunburst\u003c\/strong\u003e. This is one of the more desirable ES-345 reissues Gibson Memphis produced, featuring many of the vintage-correct appointments collectors and players are looking for, along with one very practical factory upgrade—a \u003cstrong\u003emono Varitone\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one has all the right vintage vibes including the \u003cstrong\u003efat '50s neck profile\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003elong pickguard\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eamber bonnet knobs\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a \u003cstrong\u003estop tailpiece\u003c\/strong\u003e. Best of all, it features the \u003cstrong\u003emono Varitone circuit\u003c\/strong\u003e, so you get all of the tonal options of the Varitone without having to deal with stereo cables or a complicated setup. Just plug into a standard guitar cable and play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe guitar plays exceptionally well, sounds fantastic, and has the warm, woody tone that makes these Memphis-built ES models so highly regarded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is \u003cstrong\u003eVery Good Plus\u003c\/strong\u003e overall. There is just the slightest fret wear that is hardly worth mentioning, along with a few light scratches on the back, some small finish checks around the binding nibs, and moderate pickguard wear from normal playing. There are no notable dings, and overall it's a very clean, well-cared-for guitar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt appears to be \u003cstrong\u003e100% original\u003c\/strong\u003e with the exception of the \u003cstrong\u003eamber bonnet knobs\u003c\/strong\u003e, which are actually more vintage-correct than the originals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes complete with the \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal hardshell case, COA, and all the original case candy as shown\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good Plus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original aside from vintage-correct amber bonnet knobs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sunburst\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rare 2015 Memphis '59 ES-345 Reissue; mono Varitone; stop tailpiece; fat '50s neck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlayability \u0026amp; Sound\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an outstanding-playing ES-345 with a substantial late-'50s neck profile that feels great in the hand. The mono Varitone makes this one especially appealing, allowing you to enjoy the classic ES-345 tonal palette without the inconvenience of the original stereo wiring. It has a rich, open voice with excellent clarity and sustain, making it equally at home for jazz, blues, rock, or anything in between.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gibson Memphis Custom Shop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1959 ES-345 Reissue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2015\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sunburst\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-Hollow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTailpiece:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stop Tail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElectronics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mono Varitone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePickguard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long '59 Style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKnobs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage-Correct Amber Bonnet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNut Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.70\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeck Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.90\" (1st Fret) \/ 1.01\" (12th Fret)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.3 lbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original Gibson Hardshell Case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccessories:\u003c\/strong\u003e COA, Original Paperwork, Case Candy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Buy From Kansas City Vintage Guitars?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe specialize in \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-quality vintage and modern guitars\u003c\/strong\u003e for collectors and serious players alike. 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