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 GIBSON USA ES-135 LTD Semi Hollow Body "Natural + Rosewood" (2000)

Squealing Pig Guitars Website Price £1499.99


Description

Gibson’s ES-135 series was perhaps one of the best deals out there. A real MADE IN THE USA archtop priced less than many imports. Good quality and killer looks. The ES-135 is a semi hollowbody. Just like an ES-335, it has a solid centerblock for good sustain and resistance to feedback. Also like a 335, it has a thinline body. The single cutaway outline resembles an ES-175 or ES-125. The rest of the body is laminated maple for that classic tone. The rounded maple neck features a 24.75 inch scale rosewood fingerboard with dot inlays. Dual 57 Classic humbuckers dish out killer tones. Top notch hardware includes keystone button Grover Rotomatic tuners, a Stopbar tailpiece and a Tuneomatic bridge. The guitar is appointed nicely with a beveled pickguard and single ply binding on the front and back. This example is a bit of a rarity. It’s all Natural Finish and Gold Hardware really round out the package. I’ve had several 135’s but only 2 in 6 years in this finish or this early in production. It’s actually more like an ES-137 in many ways. Either way, super cool. If you dig Gibson archtops but don’t want to spend mondo dinero, the 135 could be a great choice! 


This Gibson has nice feel and smooth tone. The neck is straight and the frets are good. The pickups sound excellent and the electronics work as they should. A nice archtop for rock or blues. This is a Mint instrument. It shows Very Minor Play-wear with no marks or impressions to note. Comes in Gibson hardshell case. 


The ES-135 was discontinued a few years back and replaced with the more expensive ES-137. The 135 has garnered many fans thanks to its handsome looks and reasonable price. A new ES-137 will cost £1849 in stores. Why not grab a used ES-135 for less?



Serial Number: 02980664 

Time of Manufacture: 2000

Place of Manufacture: Nashville. USA

Neck Profile: 60's Shape Neck Profile

Fret Condition: Virtually No Fret Wear

Weight: 7.1 Pounds

Action: Professionally set-up Low action 10's'

Overall Condition: "Mint Condition" 

Colour: Natural

Originality: 100% Original.

Dings, Scratches, other: Some minor Age-related Tarnishing to the gold hard-ware. - Please refer to pictures below.


Welcome to Squealing Pig Guitars! We first started buying and selling guitars in 2012 and the business was set up in 2014. Lets begin by Saying we are fans of vintage and high quality guitars and are dedicated to offering the highest quality Guitars, Basses, Amplifiers and Effects pedals from before the 1960’s through to the present day. Whilst, we mainly Stock Fender and Gibson Guitars we are very interested in other brands such as Epiphone, Ibanez, Takamine, Ovation, and PRS.

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