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

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

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Overall User Ratings

Overall:: 10 out of 10
Features:: 9 out of 10
Quality:: 9 out of 10
Value:: 9 out of 10
I Want It:: 10 out of 10
Sound:: 9 out of 10
Ease of Use:: 0 out of 10
Support:: 10 out of 10

"A very classy, solid instrument"

Overall:: 10 out of 10
Features:: 10 out of 10
Quality:: 10 out of 10
Value:: 10 out of 10
I Want It:: 10 out of 10

User: a customer from msn.com

Submitted: 2/15/2003

Style of Music: rock, jazz, alt, folk

Location: Monroe Michigan

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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.

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

Overall:: 9 out of 10
Features:: 6 out of 10
Quality:: 9 out of 10
Value:: 9 out of 10
Sound:: 8 out of 10

User: a customer from yahoo.com

Submitted: 11/15/2004

Style of Music: Jazz, R&B

Musical Experience: Recording studio, composer, arranger

Location: Madison, WI

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.

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"This guitar is one of the most gorgeous instruments I have ever seen, and a mellow, twangy rocker to boot!"

Overall:: 10 out of 10
Features:: 10 out of 10
Quality:: 10 out of 10
Value:: 10 out of 10
I Want It:: 10 out of 10

User: a customer from yahoo.com

Submitted: 1/31/2003

Style of Music: Blues/Rock

Location: Compton, IL

This is a guitar that I have borrowed on several occasions during county fair and beer garden performances, and let me tell you, this guitar has the look and the sound of every southern blues/rock guitar that that you could ever want. It's a little pricey, but the tone, sustain, and midrange gain and stability are all very well worth it. A real beaut...surely to become an object of others' envy...

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