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Weight: 7.95 lbs.

Condition: Used, Virtually Unplayed !!!

Gorgeous !!! Plays and sounds better than she looks :) 

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Gibson 2015 Memphis ES-335 Indigo Blue #10095711 (Used) Quick n' Dirty

Also in this recording Suhr Badger 18 Amp Head, Black Klon KTR Overdrive Pedal

In this video, Sound Pure electric guitar specialist Eddie Berman tests out the Gibson 2015 Memphis ES-335 Indigo Blue #10095711 (Used) with a Suhr 2017 Badger 18 Amp Head, a Suhr 1X12 Veteran 30 Speaker Cabinet, a Strym... Read more

In this video, Sound Pure electric guitar specialist Eddie Berman tests out the Gibson 2015 Memphis ES-335 Indigo Blue #10095711 (Used) with a Suhr 2017 Badger 18 Amp Head, a Suhr 1X12 Veteran 30 Speaker Cabinet, a Strymon El Capistan dTape Delay Effect Pedal, and a Klon KTR Overdrive Pedal.

From Gibson Guitars

ES-335 Figured Indigo Blue 2015

Additional Specifications

Classic Features for Superb Tone, Looks and Feel

This gorgeous figured ES-335 sports a stylish new color, with superb playing feel from a SlimTaper™

neck with rolled binding, and tone courtesy of 57 Classic pickups and Historic truss rod.

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.

• Grover Milk Bottle Rotomatic Tuners: Retro style tuners with modern features and 18:1 ratio for improved tuning accuracy.

• 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 large washer.

• Bone Nut: Bone nut for smooth tuning and excellent durability.

• Rolled Neck Binding: Binding is rounded off to comfortably fit the contours of the player's hand.

• Block Fretboard Inlays: Block fingerboard inlays are synonymous with the 1960's ES-335.

• 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 new, eye-catching colors.

• Capacitor Changes: Less treble cut than previous capacitor results in a tone with a harmonically rich, singing quality.

• 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.

2015

Serial Number
10095711

Pickguard in case*

BODY

WOOD SPECIES

Top
Figured Maple/Poplar/Maple, 3-Ply, Cream Binding
Back
Figured Maple/Poplar/Maple, 3-Ply, Cream Binding
Rims
Figured Maple/Poplar/Maple, 3-Ply
Glue
Franklin Titebond 50
Tonal, Resonant, and/or Technical Effect
The sound waves resonate within the hollow airspace of the Maple veneered Body, around

the F-holes, and throughout the solid glue joints.

NECK

NECK

Wood Species
Mahogany
Pieces
1
Truss Rod
Historic
Profile
Slim Taper
Thickness at Fret 1
20.32 mm / .800"
Thickness at Fret 12
22.225 mm / .875"

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

FINGERBOARD

Wood Species
Rosewood (Medium Shade)
Pieces
1
Radius
30.48 cm / 12"
Frets
22
Scale
62.865 cm / 24.75”
Binding
Cream
Side Dots (Color)
Black
Inlay Style
Small Block
Inlay Material
Pearloid
Dimensions
19.558 mm x 12.70 mm / 0.770" x 0.500"

NUT

Style
White
Material
Bone
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

PEGHEAD

Type
SP-1
Inlay
Mother of Pearl Crown
Logo
Mother of Pearl "Gibson"
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.

FINISH

Finish
Indigo Blue
Color Code
IB
Surface Texture
Smooth/ Hi-Gloss 90 Sheen Lacquer
Filler
Natural
Sealer
1-1.5 mils
Top
Blue Stain, Phthlo Blue
Top Coat
Hi Gloss Lacquer/ 90 Sheen 7-8 mils
Scraped
Fingerboard Sides, Body and Nut

PICKUPS

Style
'57 Classic
Winds/Coil, Screw Side/Slug Side
5250/5250
Material of Wire (Gauge)
42E
Coil Dimensions
6.6294 cm x 1.7272 mm / 2.61" x 0.68 "
Coil Material
ABS
Coil Winding Process
Machine Wound
Pole Piece Material
Nickel-Plated Steel
Pole Piece Position from Nut
47.3075 cm / 18.625"
Slug Material
Nickel-Plated Steel
Slug Dimensions
4.7498 mm x 1.24206 cm / 0.187" x .489"
Magnet Material
Alnico II
Magnet Position from Nut
48.26 cm / 19 "
Magnet Dimensions
6.35 cm x 1.27 mm / 2.5" x 0.5"
Polarities
Screw side is the south pole of magnet
Cover
VOS Nickel-Plated
Qfactor
5.95
ResistanceDC
7.92k ohms
Resonant Frequency
2450 Hz
Tonal & Resonant Advancements
Classic humbucker tone with matched bobbin windings for vintage humbucker tone with enhanced highs.

CONTROL POCKET ASSEMBLY

(Volume, Tone)

Type
CTS 500K Linear, CTS 500K Audio
Peak Voltage
1080V, 1080V
Range
0-500K, 0-500K
Power Rating
1/4 watt above 100K ohms, 1/4 watt above 100K ohms
Resistance Tolerance
500K +/- 20%, 500K +/- 20%
Minimum Resistance
100 ohms, 100 ohms
Capacitors
Lead Value .022mf – Rhythm Value .015mf

HARDWARE

TUNING KEYS/TUNING KEY DETAILS

Style
Milk Bottle Grover Rotomatic
Material
Die Cast Alloy
Tuning Ratio
18:1
Gear Type
Synchronized Spur Gear System
What Is Allowable turn
+/- 4 Degrees
Plating Specs
Nickel
Part numbers
430-14192 / 430-14193

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

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

STRAP BUTTONS

Material
Aluminum
Part Numbers
430-19150

PLASTICS

TRUSS ROD COVER

Style
Black and white bell with engraved FHole
Part Number
430-19802

KNOBS

Style
Black Top Hat
Part Number
430-19669

DIAL POINTERS

Yes

TRIM RINGS

Style
Black
Part Number
440-13850

ACCESSORIES

CASE

Style
Hardshell
Color
Tan
COA/Other
Gibson Memphis COA

Warranty

This item is sold without the Sound Pure 3-year warranty (used / B-stock / dealer-exempt). Coverage terms for items in this category live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.

Returns

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