Gibson ES137 Classic Memphis Series Semi-Hollowbody Electric Guitar (with Case)

3-piece Maple neck. 490R and 498T humbuckers.

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Gibson ES137 Classic Electric Guitar (with Case)

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    • More expected 7/25/2009
    • 37 people rate: 8 out of 10

The ES-137 Classic combines 2 classics -- the look of Gibson's single-cutaway semi-hollowbody guitars and the hot sound of a Gibson Les Paul Classic. The 490R and 498T humbucking pickups, plus trapezoid fingerboard inlays with an engraved "C" in the 12th-fret inlay, identify this new classic model. Learn More...

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63 People rated this product : * * * * * * * * * * 9 out of 10

 

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"A very classy, solid instrument"

I recently purchased this guitar after being thwarted in securing an ES-135. I was looking for the more classic trapeze style tailpiece and was very attracted to the 135's price level. However, one look at the 137 and those considerations went out the window. I had to have it. It so new I haven't yet explored all of the sonic possibilities, but after a test runs with both of my amps, I know it's going to be a happy 'relationship'. Until I can afford an ES-175 (possibly never!), I'm happy to have the next best thing. A beautiful piece of work.

Submitted: 2/15/2003

Style of Music: rock, jazz, alt, folk

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* * * * * * * * * * 9 out of 10

"Photos do no justice! Gotta be seen to be believed."

Feature:
No accessories, except for the Gibson case, which is just a sweetheart. wish they included some maintenance info. You'll spend much time getting it dialed in.

Quality:
The finger guard looked unpolished & even unsanded. There was a chunk of polishing cloth wedged under the neck. Can't get it out without scratching.

Value:
It's such a beauty that it's worth the price. It's freaking awesome to see!

Desirability:
All of the above ring true. This is one gorgeous axe, man. When you pull this baby out at the gig, you better be playing!

Sound:
Fantastic sound in comparison with my other axes, Gretch Clipper, etc. As a jazz man of 40 years, at last i can say that I hear the sound I waited for.

Support:
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Overall:
always wanted a Gibson. This one is thin letting you hold it closer. Sound is jazz club. I'll hand it down to the grandkids in 50 years.

Submitted: 11/15/2004

Style of Music: Jazz, R&B

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Description
The ES-137 Classic combines 2 classics - the classic look of Gibson's single-cutaway semi-hollowbody guitars and the hot sound of a Gibson Les Paul Classic. The uncovered 490R and 498T humbucking pickups, plus trapezoid fingerboard inlays with an engraved "C" in the 12th-fret inlay, identify this new classic model. Available in Blues Burst, Heritage Cherry Sunburst, Silver, and Tri Burst.

Technical Info

Body: Figured Maple/Poplar/Maple laminate with Mahogany center block

Neck: 3-piece Maple

Neck Profile: 1959 rounded Les Paul profile

Fingerboard: Rosewood

Inlay: Half-sized pearloid trapezoids with C inlay at the 12th fret

Scale: 24-3/4 in.

Nut Width: 1-11/16 in.

Binding: Multi-ply top, single-ply back and fingerboard

Bridge: Tune-o-matic

Tailpiece: Stop bar

Hardware: Chrome

Pickups: 490R and 498T humbuckers

Controls: 2 volume, 2 tone, 3-way switch
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