With thirteen models in the six-string and one model in the four-string section, Gibson Memphis aims at fans of traditional Gibson style and tone.
Regular side of the Gibson Memphis catalog for 2015 takes up exactly a half of all models introduced at the NAMM show. That`s fourteen out of twenty eight. Thirteen of them are six-stringers, with only one four-string model – the short-scale ES-Les Paul Bass ($3,199). As opposed to the Limited Run models which start at dizzying $2,999, standard side of the range kicks off with a lot more modest $1,599 price tags of the stripped down ES-335 Studio and ES-339 Studio models. These two are, also, the only 2015 Gibson Memphis guitars for under $2,000. ES-339 Satin ($2,299), ES-335 Satin ($2,699) and ES-339 ($2,799) are sold under $3,000. ES-Les Paul ($3,199), ES-335 ($3,199) and ES-335 Figured ($3,499) are in the $3,000 region. 1963 ES-335TD ($4,199), B.B. King ($4,199) and 1964 ES-345TD ($4,499) are in $4,000-$5,000 range. The most luxurious models of the regular side of the lineup are 1959 ES-175D ($5,199) and 1959 ES-335 TD ($6,199).
Through the Studio tier, Gibson Memphis attempts to attract a pretty vast scope of players who are not in a position to purchase a super-luxurious Memphis semi. ES-335 Studio`s body made of maple/poplar/maple laminates, set mahogany neck and `57 Classic humbuckers create the authentic Gibson ES tone and feel. For more info, check the 335 Studio detail page on our site or Gibson.com.
Completing the newly established Studio tier, ES-339 Studio comes with a beautiful double-cut body made of maple/poplar/maple laminates, set in neck made of a single piece of mahogany, top notch Gibson electronics with `57 Classic humbuckers in the bridge and neck positions, and a 22-fret baked maple fingerboard. For more info, check the 339 Studio detail page on our site or Gibson.com.
ES-339 Satin is, in essence, the standard, regular ES-339, but with the said satin finish over the body and neck. Other than, that, 39 Satin is the same as $500 more expensive standard ES-339. It comes with the mandatory maple/poplar/maple body, set mahogany neck, Burstbucker pickups and is the most affordable Memphis semi with a genuine rosewood fingerboard. For more info, check the 339 Satin detail page on our site or Gibson.com.
Another satin-finished model is the sophisticated ES-335 Satin. It comes with a specs list almost identical to the $500 more expensive standard 335. Maple/poplar/maple body is the catalog-wide standard, as is the set in mahogany neck with the historic truss rod. Satin models also feature Burstbucker pickups, genuine rosewood fingerboards and Grover tuners. For more info, check the 335 Satin detail page on our site or Gibson.com.
2015 incarnation of the ES-339 rocks a killer set of specs, and offers the classic 339 tone and feel. Besides the mandatory features, this upscale semi also features the redesigned neck, bone nut, Burstbucker 1 & 2 pickups, rolled neck binding, historic truss rod and low profile frets. For more info, check the ES-339 detail page on our site or Gibson.com.
Here comes the only four-stringer in the current Gibson Memphis lineup – ES-Les Paul Bass. It is a short-scale bass (30.2“) with a semi-hollow maple/poplar/maple body, set mahogany neck with a one-piece rosewood fingerboard and the historic truss rod, and the brand new humbucking pickups. For more info, check the ES-Les Paul Bass detail page on our site or Gibson.com.
The middle $3,000-$4,000 tier of 2015 Gibson Memphis lineup is mostly made up of LP models, and the ES-Les Paul is the best representative of this tier`s features, tone and feel. This particular model has a figured maple top, special four-string MHS pickups and set-in construction. For more info, check the ES-Les Paul detail page on our site or Gibson.com.
With the same price tag as the ES-Les Paul, the new 2015 ES-335 offers the classic 335 experience. Semi-hollow maple/poplar/maple body with an arched top, set mahogany neck with the historic truss rod, one-piece rosewood fingerboard with 22 frets and Burstbucker pickups. For more info, check the ES-335 detail page on our site or Gibson.com.
Traditionally, the ES-335 models were among the most versatile guitars on the market, bringing both the solid and hollow-body tonal characteristics. The new 2015 ES-335 Figured comes with a maple/poplar/maple body, set mahogany neck with historic truss rod, rosewood fingerboard with rolled binding and Burstbucker pickups with the classic Gibson controls. For more info, check the 335 Figured detail page on our site or Gibson.com.
With the sublime 1963 ES-335TD, Gibson Memphis is aiming at professional and semi-professional players. Semi-hollow and double-cut maple/poplar/maple body with classic 335 styling, set in mahogany neck with historic profile and truss rod, PAF-styled MHS pickups and 22-fret fingerboard made of a single piece of rosewood are featured on this exclusive 335. For more info, check the 1963 ES-335 detail page on our site or Gibson.com.
Brand new B.B. King model represents the continuation of one of the most poplar Gibson`s signature lines. The exclusive double-cut rocks the „Lucille“ inscription on the truss rod cover, genius Varitone switching system, semi-hollow body with closed top construction and set in maple neck (3-piece neck). For more info, check the B.B. King detail page on our site or Gibson.com.
1964 ES-345TD comes in at $4,499 and offers the authentic vintage Gibson Thinline experience to the players willing and able to spend the top dollar to obtain the ultimate playing experience. It comes with the maple/poplar/maple body, mahogany neck, 22-fret rosewood fingerboard and MHS pickups with Varitone system. For more info, check the 1964 ES-345TD detail page on our site or Gibson.com.
Among the regular models, 1959 ES-175D is the only fully hollow guitar. It comes with a single-cut body made of maple and poplar, two active humbuckers (MHS humbuckers) on the top vintage bridge unit and dual „f“ holes. Mahogany neck is fit with a historic truss rod, 20-fret rosewood fingerboard and soft C profile. For more info, check the ES-175D detail page on our site or Gibson.com.
Gibson Memphis` 2015 lineup closes with the majestic 1959 ES-335TD. This semi-hollow six-stringer comes with a classic maple/poplar/maple body with two-piece bridge unit and dual „f“ holes. MHS pickups come with the standard Gibson controls set. Mahogany neck rocks the historic truss rod and a one-piece rosewood fingerboard. For more info, check the 335TD detail page on our site or Gibson.com.
