Gibson ES Supreme Bourbon Burst
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Gibson
ES Supreme Bourbon Burst
Product Info
Article Number:
588912
Brand:
Gibson
Model:
ES Supreme Bourbon Burst
Category:
Semiacoustic Guitars
Price:
$4,398.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This ES Supreme is a gorgeous, well-built instrument—the flamed maple top is a real showstopper. The Burstbucker pickups give you a versatile palette, from clean jazz tones to crunchy rock leads. It's a fantastic choice for the discerning player seeking a refined, semi-hollow experience.
Product Description
- Gibson ES Supreme Bourbon Burst
- Electric Guitar
- Modern Collection
- Style: Hollowbody
- Body: Maple
- Top: AAA flamed maple
- Set-in neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Mother-of-Pearl split fingerboard inlays
- Scale: 629 mm (24.75")
- Nut width: 43 mm (1.695")
- Nut: Graph Tech
- Neck profile: Rounded C
- Contoured neck heel
- 22 Frets
- Pickups: 1 Burstbucker Pro humbucker (bridge) and 1 Burstbucker Pro + humbucker (neck)
- 2 Volume controls with push/pull for coil tap
- 2 Tone controls
- 3-Way toggle switch
- Gold-plated hardware
- Grover locking machine heads
- Colour: Bourbon Burst
- Includes case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • AAA flamed maple top delivers stunning visuals and resonance.
- • Burstbucker Pro pickups offer vintage warmth with modern high-gain capabilities.
- • Ebony fingerboard provides exceptional clarity and note definition.
- • Contoured neck heel allows comfortable access to upper registers.
CONS
- • Bourbon Burst finish may not appeal to those preferring more understated aesthetics.
- • Hollowbody construction makes it prone to feedback at higher volumes.
- • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for many players.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Maple
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Ebony
Pickups
Burstbucker Pro (bridge), Burstbucker Pro + (neck)
Scale Length
629 mm (24.75")
Frets
22
Bridge
Gold-plated Tune-o-Matic
Weight
Approximately 8.5 lbs (estimated)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Rounded C profile is a modern interpretation, aiming for a comfortable feel while retaining some vintage character – it's not a super-thin 60s profile, but not a thick 50s one either.
Absolutely; they provide vastly improved tuning stability, especially beneficial with a lighter gauge string setup common with this scale length.
The ES Supreme generally has a more focused and articulate tone due to the maple body, while an ES-335 tends to be warmer and more resonant; the Supreme leans towards a brighter, more cutting sound.
