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Explanation
"I want to enjoy the warm, resonant tone unique to semi-hollow-body guitars, but I don’t want to give up the sharp attack and sustain of a solid-body guitar." Are you looking for a practical guitar that combines the expansive resonance of an acoustic with the tight, aggressive attack needed for rock?
The ES-135 follows in the lineage of the ES-335—the quintessential semi-hollow body guitar—while setting itself apart with a more distinctive single cutaway design. However, players often face a dilemma: if the body resonance is too strong, they struggle with noise from Effectors and feedback; conversely, if the solid-body character is too pronounced, the rich, airy quality unique to semi-hollow bodies is lost.
This ES-135 delivers the ideal tonal balance for such players. A 1997 Gibson ES-135, with wood that has matured over the 29 years since its manufacture, it offers an exquisite balance where the best qualities of acoustic and solid-body guitars coexist.
A sturdy center block is built into the 16-inch maple body, perfectly fusing the rich warmth of an acoustic guitar with the powerful attack and sustain characteristic of a solid-body guitar.
It is equipped with a P-100 pickup, which retains the fat, warm mid-to-low-end tone characteristic of the P-90 while offering reduced noise. It remains noise-resistant even when paired with effects like old-school fuzz, and covers a wide range of styles from jazz to blues to rockabilly crunch.
A hidden gem from the 1990s Gibson lineup, this guitar has matured over the 29 years since its manufacture, developing even greater depth in its natural resonance. It’s the perfect companion for players who want a single guitar that can handle everything from sweet, jazz-like tones to intense, driven sounds.
Experience the rich body resonance cultivated over 29 years, the attack of a solid-body guitar, and a semi-acoustic tone that effortlessly transcends genres.
[SPEC] BODY: Maple NECK: Maple FINGERBOARD: Rosewood PICKUP: Gibson P-100 WEIGHT: 3.72 kg NUT WIDTH: 42.4 mm w/Soft Case *Neck reset* *Extensive paint peeling*
*Thoroughly adjusted in-store and comes with a 5-year adjustment warranty for your peace of mind.* Please feel free to contact our staff for more details about this item. *We offer high buyback prices for items purchased from our store.*
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