A new signature model for one of rock`s greatest axemen and a pair of Studio semi-hollows are being introduced from Gibson`s USA and Memphis divisions.
Gibson is introducing three new models into the standard section of the catalog. One of them, the Rudolph Schenker Flying V offers the vintage styling and familiar Scorpions range of tones. It comes with luxurious hardware and supreme pickups wrapped in the vintage-styled Flying V package. On the other side, the ES segment makes the first contact with the Studio tier, which has thus far been reserved for the solid axes in Gibson USA catalog. Most prominent were, and still are, Les Paul Studio variants. Only time will tell will the ES-335 Studio and ES-339 Studio manage to change the balance in the favor of semi-hollows. Judging by the tone and build quality and playability, these semi-hollow six-stringers are bound for glory.
Gibson USA Rudolph Schenker Flying V is a solid, V-shaped guitar with characteristic black & white theme. Body and neck are both made of mahogany, Gibson`s most standard tonewood and are accompanied by the granadillo fingerboard. Solid and flat body is topped with a classic two-piece bridge section and a pair of Gibson`s '57 Classic humbuckers. Regular '57 is in the neck, while the bridge position is reserved for the '57 Plus. These bad boys provide the entire range of signature Scorpions tones and are backed up by all-mahogany construction for the ultimate sustain. Granadillo fingerboard is installed over the custom-contoured mahogany neck and features 22 frets with acrylic inlays. The MSRP is set at $2,498. For more info, check Rudolph Schenker Flying V detail page on our site, o on Gibson detail page.
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Gibson Memphis ES-335 Studio is a new model in the ES-335 range and is the new entry level option. It comes with a semi-hollow body made entirely of maple. Back, sides and top are laminated, while the center block is solid. Dirty Fingers Plus humbucker is installed in the bridge position and it is the only one on this ES-335. Tune-o-matic bridge is paired with a trapezoid tailpiece and is plated in black. There are no "f" holes and fancy decorations on this semi-hollow axe. Mahogany neck is set in and it features 22-fret baked maple fingerboard on the top. Grover tuners, 24-3/4" scale, black hardware and white dot inlays complete the specs list. The MSRP is set at $2,115. For more info, check ES-335 Studio detail page on our site, or on Gibson official web page.
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Gibson Memphis ES-339 Studio is the second of two semi-hollows equipped with Studio outfit. Midnight Blue and Ebony color schemes with gloss finish and black hardware are assigned to both models. Also, both of them have no fancy decorations and hardware appointments. ES-335 with Studio treatment comes with all-maple body with carved top. Tune-o-matic bridge is paired with the stoptail bar and fronted with a Dirty Fingers Plus humbucker. Neck is made of mahogany and it is topped with a 22-fret baked maple fingerboard with dot inlays. The MSRP for this high quality six-stringer is set at $1,880. For more info, check ES-339 Studio detail page on our site, or on Gibson official web page.
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