2013 Gibson Memphis ES‑335 Block Reissue in Cherry Semi-hollow Guitar, (Used)

The 2013 Gibson Memphis ES‑335 Block Reissue in Cherry is a semi‑hollow electric guitar produced in Gibson’s Memphis facility, built to replicate the specifications of the original 1960 ES‑335 models. It features a laminated maple top, back, and sides with a solid maple centre block, paired with a set mahogany neck and a bound rosewood fingerboard carrying 22 frets and acrylic block inlays. The scale length measures 24.75 inches, with a 1.6875‑inch nut width and a rounded ’60s‑style neck profile.

Electronics include a pair of Gibson ’57 Classic humbucking pickups wired through individual volume and tone controls for each pickup, with a three‑way toggle switch for selecting neck, bridge, or combined signals. The hardware consists of a Tune-o-matic bridge, stopbar tailpiece, and vintage-style Kluson tuners, providing reliable tuning stability and sustain. The guitar also features multi‑ply binding on the body and neck, consistent with period-correct aesthetics.

Finished in a translucent cherry nitrocellulose lacquer, the ES‑335 Block Reissue emphasises the natural flame of the maple top while retaining traditional Memphis construction details such as a set neck joint and semi-hollow body resonance. Its design combines classic tonal characteristics of the 1960s originals with modern build reliability, making it suitable for both studio and live performance applications.