Gibson ES-335 Dot Plain Top Cherry Memphis 2012 BRUGT

Very cool 2012 Gibson ES-335 Dot Plain Top in Cherry from Gibson’s Memphis production period. Gibson opened its Memphis operation in 2000 and made the factory its centre for ES-series hollow and semi-hollow production until the operation was closed and production consolidated in Nashville in 2019.

Over those years, the factory became highly specialised in this type of construction, and Memphis-built ES guitars from the period have since developed a strong reputation, with the 2010s in particular widely regarded as a very good period for Gibson semi-hollow production.

This example is a classic ES-335 in every way, with laminated maple construction around a solid maple centre block, a one-piece mahogany neck with a 1960 Slim Taper profile, bound rosewood fingerboard and a pair of Gibson ’57 Classic humbuckers.

There is a fair amount of minor playwear, including small scratches and dings, which combined with the very thin nitrocellulose finish gives the gutiars a completely naturally aged rather than worn look. The finish on the back of the neck has been slightly sanded down for a more satin feel. It plays very well and the frets are approximately 98%.

Includes COA, but no other paperwork. Original black Gibson case with dark grey interior included, in good condition. Weight is 3800g.

SPECIFICATIONS

Brand: Gibson
Model: ES-335 Dot Plain Top
Product code: ESDPCHNH1
Year: 2012
Production location: Gibson Memphis, Memphis, Tennessee, USA
Construction: Semi-hollow double-cutaway with solid centre block
Body construction: 3-ply maple/poplar/maple laminate
Top: Plain laminated maple
Back and sides: Laminated maple
Centre block: Solid maple
Soundholes: Dual f-holes
Body binding: Single-ply cream binding
Finish: Cherry
Finish type: Gloss nitrocellulose lacquer
Neck material: One-piece mahogany
Neck construction: Set neck
Neck profile: 1960 Slim Taper
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Fingerboard binding: Cream
Fingerboard radius: 12″
Fingerboard inlays: Pearloid dots
Scale length: 24.75″ / approximately 628.6mm
Nut width: 1 11/16″ / approximately 42.9mm
Number of frets: 22
Fret type: Medium jumbo
Headstock angle: 17 degrees
Headstock inlays: Gibson logo and crown
Neck pickup: Gibson ’57 Classic humbucker
Bridge pickup: Gibson ’57 Classic humbucker
Pickup configuration: HH
Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone
Pickup selector: 3-way toggle
Bridge: Gibson ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic
Tailpiece: Stopbar
Hardware finish: Nickel
Control knobs: Black top hat with silver inserts
Pickguard: Black multi-ply
Tuners: Gibson Deluxe Kluson-style
Case: Original black Gibson hardshell case with dark grey interior