{"product_id":"gibson-custom-le-1959-es-345-reissue-varitone-bigsby-ebony-heavy-aged","title":"Gibson Custom LE 1959 ES-345 Reissue Varitone Bigsby Ebony Heavy Aged","description":"\u003cp\u003eGibson Custom LE 1959 ES-345 Reissue Varitone Bigsby Ebony Heavy Aged\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSerial Number A960480 weighs 8 lbs 14 oz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Authorized Dealer - This item is Brand New with Full Factory Warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- The photos shown are of the actual instrument being sold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Our luthiers at Fuller's Guitar thoroughly inspect and set up each instrument to factory specification action and neck relief prior to shipping to make sure that your new instrument is gig-ready right out of the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Buy risk-free with our 14 day return policy (full refund, less shipping). Check out our shop policies for more details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA 1959 ES-345 Reissue with a Bigsby and in an exceptionally rare color\u003cbr\u003eThe 1959 ES 345™ Reissue, Heavy Aged, Ebony, is a rare opportunity to experience a historically significant semi-hollowbody brought to life with the unmistakable character of a well-loved vintage original. Part of Gibson Custom’s Limited Edition Collection, which was inspired by decades of Made to Measure special orders and the deep expertise and creativity of the artisans at the Gibson Custom Shop in Nashville, Tennessee, this reissue of one of the most elusive factory combinations from Gibson’s first Golden Age, a 1959 ES 345 finished in Ebony and with a factory-installed Bigsby® Vibrato tailpiece, captures the elegance, tonal complexity, and expressive versatility that made the ES 345 an icon for discerning players.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe body construction uses the classic layered maple\/poplar\/maple formula with multi-ply binding on the top and back. A solid maple centerblock enhances sustain and greatly increases feedback resistance, creating a powerful voice that thrives in both clean and overdriven settings. The Heavy Aged nitrocellulose lacquer finish, developed and artfully applied by the Murphy Lab, imparts decades of authentic wear, from lacquer checking to subtle playing marks, offering the unmistakable feel of an instrument that has lived a rich musical life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mahogany neck is carved to the coveted Authentic 1959 profile and joined to the body with a long neck tenon for exceptional resonance. A rosewood fretboard with aged cellulose split parallelogram inlays, 22 reissue medium jumbo frets, single ply binding, and a 24.75 inch scale length delivers a playing experience that is both familiar and inspiring. The headstock features the Gibson logo and crown, both inlaid in mother of pearl, completing an aesthetic that is as refined as it is steeped in tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDual Custombucker Alnico 3 pickups deliver the airy bloom, warm midrange, and dynamic sensitivity associated with late 50s Patent Applied For humbucker™ tone. Paired with a three-way toggle switch, two volume controls, two tone controls, and a mono Varitone circuit, the ES 345 offers a broad tonal palette that delivers everything from smoky jazz comping to biting blues and rock leads and everything in between.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGold hardware, black plastics, and an ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic™ bridge elegantly complement the Ebony finish. For players seeking extra expressiveness, the Bigsby Vibrato tailpiece adds another dimension of musicality with a push or pull of the bar. With Kluson® Deluxe tuners, nickel pickup covers, and a Lifton™ reissue hardshell case, this limited run reissue is both a collector’s piece and a stage-ready instrument of remarkable versatility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1959 ES 345 Reissue with Bigsby, Heavy Aged, Ebony, stands as a testament to the era that defined electric guitar craftsmanship and to the modern artisans who continue that legacy today. Exceptionally rare in its original form and meticulously rendered here, it is a guitar built to inspire—visually, sonically, and artistically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighlights\u003cbr\u003eSemi-hollow layered maple\/poplar body with solid maple centerblock\u003cbr\u003eMurphy Lab Heavy Aged\u003cbr\u003eAuthentic 1959 neck profile\u003cbr\u003eSplit-parallelogram fretboard inlays\u003cbr\u003eCustombucker Alnico 3 pickups\u003cbr\u003eBigsby vibrato tailpiece\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGuitar Specifications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBody Specs\u003cbr\u003eBinding Multi-ply top and back\u003cbr\u003eBody Finish Heavy Aged nitrocellulose lacquer\u003cbr\u003eBody Material Maple\/poplar\/maple\u003cbr\u003eBody Shape ES-335\u003cbr\u003eCenterblock Maple\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeck Specs\u003cbr\u003eFingerboard Material Rosewood\u003cbr\u003eFingerboard Radius 12 in. | 304.8 mm\u003cbr\u003eFret Count 22\u003cbr\u003eFrets Reissue Medium Jumbo\u003cbr\u003eInlays Split-parallelogram\u003cbr\u003eJoint Long neck tenon\u003cbr\u003eNeck Material Mahogany\u003cbr\u003eNut Material Nylon\u003cbr\u003eProfile Authentic 1959\u003cbr\u003eScale Length 628.65mm \/ 24.75in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElectronics Specs\u003cbr\u003eBridge Pickup Custombucker Alnico 3\u003cbr\u003eControls 2 volume, 2 tone with Varitone\u003cbr\u003eNeck Pickup Custombucker Alnico 3\u003cbr\u003eOutput Jack 1\/4\"\u003cbr\u003ePickup Selector 3-way toggle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardware Specs\u003cbr\u003eBridge ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic\u003cbr\u003eControl Knobs Black Top Hats\u003cbr\u003eFinish Gold\u003cbr\u003ePickup Covers Gold\u003cbr\u003eTailpiece Bigsby\u003cbr\u003eTuning Machines Kluson Deluxe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMisc Specs\u003cbr\u003eAccessories Certificate of Authenticity Booklet, Historic Reissue Hang Tags\u003cbr\u003eModel: 59ES34526LE23271\u003cbr\u003eCase Custom Shop Hardshell\u003cbr\u003eStrings Gauge .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45881828671535,"sku":"A960480","price":8999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/2875\/9855\/files\/DSC_0533_ab726480-424e-4fd1-9a4f-3f6e0d7fb7d8.jpg?v=1787767317","url":"https:\/\/fullersguitar.com\/products\/gibson-custom-le-1959-es-345-reissue-varitone-bigsby-ebony-heavy-aged","provider":"Fuller's Guitar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}