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Gibson Memphis Big Block Retro ES-335 2018 Limited Emerald Green - $3,500 (Chico)
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There are no other changes, no repairs, and no issues. Setup was quick and easy and there is room to adjust the bridge or truss rod in the future. The original case and paperwork are included, and the guitar is in beautiful shape.
Combining the timeless ES-335 semi-hollow design with bold mid-century “big block” fingerboard inlays, this Retro edition has a uniquely elegant visual identity while still delivering the open, warm, articulate tone the 335 is famous for.
The laminated maple/poplar body provides the perfect blend of resonance and feedback resistance, while the quartersawn mahogany neck and rosewood fingerboard offer smooth, comfortable playability. The Seth Lover pickups bring airy highs, rich low-end warmth, and a dynamic, harmonically complex response that suits blues, jazz, rock, and soul. This example is in excellent condition and remains all original—a standout limited run model from the Memphis factory’s final years.
Players consistently praise Seth Lovers and Memphis-built 335s: “One of the sweetest PAF voices ever made” (The Gear Page), “Memphis 335s ring like bells” (Reddit r/Guitar), “Perfect clarity and warmth for clean or edge-of-breakup tones” (Harmony Central), “Exceptional craftsmanship across the board” (MyLesPaul Forum), and “A true modern classic” (Ultimate Guitar).
Notable ES-335 players include Larry Carlton, Eric Clapton, and Alvin Lee, all of whom helped define the model’s legendary versatility and expressiveness.
Color: Emerald Green
Weight: 7lbs 5oz
Top: 3-ply maple/poplar/maple
Body: 3-ply maple/poplar/maple
Neck: Quartersawn mahogany
Fretboard: Rosewood
Inlays: Mother of Pearl Block
Frets: Original
Fret Count: 22
Nut: Original
Nut width: 1-11/16"
Radius: 12"
Scale: 24.75"
Neck thickness at 1st Fret: .86"
Neck thickness at 12th Fret: 1.1"
Action 1st String at 12th Fret: 2/32"
Action 6th String at 12th Fret: 2/32"
Overall length: 41 3/8"
Lower bout: 16"
Waist: 9 1/4"
Upper bout: 11 1/2"
Body depth/thickness outside edge: 1 5/8"
String gauge: .010-.046"
Hardware Color: Nickel
Bridge Pickup/Brand: Seymour Duncan Seth Lover
Pickup Reading: 8.24k
Original?: No, Originals included
Neck Pickup/Brand: Seymour Duncan Seth Lover
Pickup Reading: 7.49k
Original?: No, Originals included
Bridge: Original ABR-1
Tuners: Original Grover "Milk Bottle" Rotomatics
Knobs: Original
Switch: 3 Way
Pots/Codes: Original
Case: OHSC
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