The Iconic Semi-Hollow, Refined
There’s a reason the Gibson ES-345 is a legend. It’s the swiss-army knife, the secret weapon, the undisputed champion of versatile tone. This pre-owned 2022 model in a gorgeous Vintage Burst isn’t just a guitar—it’s a piece of history, ready to make some more. It’s in Very Good condition, a testament to its quality and previous care, and it’s waiting for a player who demands authentic, soulful tone that can cover any gig. From the moment you pick it up, you can feel the resonance of that classic semi-hollow construction. This is the real deal.
Timeless Tone Woods & Construction
The foundation of the 345’s airy resonance and warm, woody character is its 3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple body. Paired with quarter-sawn Adirondack Spruce bracing, the body just breathes with acoustic life. A solid Maple centerblock keeps feedback at bay when you crank the gain, giving you the perfect blend of hollow-body bloom and solid-body punch. The whole thing is wrapped in a stunning Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer finish that will only get better with age.
Clarity and Character: Calibrated T-Types
Under the hood, this ES-345 is loaded with a set of Gibson’s Calibrated T-Type humbuckers. These pickups are all about vintage-inspired clarity and articulation. They deliver that warm, thick humbucker sound you crave, but without the mud that can sometimes plague semi-hollows. The neck pickup is smooth and glassy, perfect for jazz lines or soulful blues, while the bridge pickup has the cut and bite to drive your amp into sweet overdrive. The controls are hand-wired with Orange Drop capacitors, ensuring every nuance of your playing comes through with rich harmonic detail.
Effortless Playability
A great guitar should feel like an extension of your hands, and this one delivers. The Mahogany neck is carved into a comfortable Rounded “C” profile that feels instantly familiar and substantial. The 12″ radius Rosewood fingerboard and Medium Jumbo frets make for buttery-smooth bends and effortless chording up and down the neck. It’s a neck you can play for hours without a second thought.
