Gibson ES-345 Vintage Burst
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Gibson
ES-345 Vintage Burst
Product Info
Article Number:
482475
Brand:
Gibson
Model:
ES-345 Vintage Burst
Category:
Semiacoustic Guitars
Price:
$3,518.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This ES-345 is a seriously sweet-playing semi-hollow. The vintage burst finish is gorgeous, and the tones are thick and warm – perfect for blues, rock, and classic country players who want that creamy, vintage vibe without the truly vintage price tag. It's a high-end instrument, but delivers a lot of character for the discerning player.
Product Description
- Gibson ES-345 Vintage Burst
- Electric Guitar
- Body: 3-Ply maple / poplar / maple laminated
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fretboard: Rosewood
- Split parallelogram fretboard inlays
- Neck profile: Rounded C
- 22 Frets
- Scale: 628 mm
- Pickups: 2 Humbuckers
- Vintage Style No logo potentiometer
- Colour: vintage burst
- Inludes case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Laminated maple/poplar body provides warmth and focused resonance.
- • Mahogany neck offers excellent sustain and comfortable, rounded profile.
- • Vintage-style humbuckers deliver thick, articulate tones ideal for blues and rock.
- • Rosewood fretboard adds a touch of vintage feel and contributes to a smooth playing experience.
CONS
- • The 3-ply construction contributes to a noticeably heavier instrument.
- • The vintage-style potentiometers might lack the precision of modern components.
- • The shorter scale length limits low-end extension compared to longer scale guitars.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
3-Ply maple/poplar/maple laminate
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
Vintage-style Humbuckers
Scale Length
628 mm (24.75 in)
Frets
22
Bridge
Tune-o-matic with short post
Weight
Approximately 8.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The semi-hollow construction tames some of the feedback and sustain of a full-hollow, resulting in a more controlled, focused tone, while still retaining a good amount of resonance.
They’re a faithful reproduction of the vintage style, but subtly updated for better visibility and consistency in modern manufacturing.
The Rounded C profile is generally representative of neck shapes from that era, offering a comfortable feel, although individual variation is always possible.
