Gibson Marcus King ES-345 Sixties Ch.

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Gibson Marcus King ES-345 Sixties Ch.

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Marcus King ES-345 Sixties Ch.

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Product Info

Article Number: 618326
Brand: Gibson
Model: Marcus King ES-345 Sixties Ch.
Price: $4,398.90

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This Marcus King signature is a seriously cool axe. The '60s vibe is spot-on, the neck is a joy to play, and those Custombuckers give you a ton of versatility – from clean jazz tones to gritty blues-rock. It's an ideal choice for players seeking a vintage-inspired semi-hollow with modern playability and premium components.

Product Description

  • Gibson Marcus King ES-345 Sixties Ch.
  • Electric Guitar
  • Marcus King signature model
  • Style: Semi-hollow
  • Body: Maple/poplar/maple
  • Centre block: Maple
  • Set neck: Mahogany
  • Fingerboard: Rosewood
  • Split parallelogram fingerboard inlays
  • Neck profile: Rounded - neck thickness at 1st fret: 22 mm / at 12th fret: 25 mm
  • Single-ply neck binding
  • 3-ply cream-coloured binding on the front and back of the body
  • Scale: 629 mm (24.75")
  • Nut width: 43.1 mm (1.695")
  • Graph Tech nut
  • 22 medium jumbo frets
  • Pickup: 2 Custombucker Humbuckers (neck and bridge)
  • 2 volume and 2 tone controls
  • 3-way toggle switch
  • Black-white pickguard
  • Fixed vibrola tremolo
  • Grover Rotomatic machine heads with kidney buttons
  • Gold hardware
  • Colour: Sixties Cherry
  • Includes case
  • Made in USA
PROS
  • • Maple/poplar body provides balanced resonance and clarity.
  • • Custombucker pickups deliver thick, articulate tones perfect for blues and rock.
  • • Rounded neck profile offers exceptional comfort and playability for extended sessions.
  • • Fixed Vibrola tremolo adds subtle shimmer and expressive possibilities.
CONS
  • • The maple/poplar construction can make it somewhat heavier than other semi-hollows.
  • • Sixties Cherry finish may show fingerprints and minor blemishes more easily.
  • • The 24.75 in scale length might feel cramped for players used to longer scales.

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Key Features

Body Material Maple/Poplar/Maple with Maple Centre Block
Neck Material Mahogany
Fingerboard Rosewood
Pickups 2 Gibson Custombucker Humbuckers
Scale Length 629 mm (24.75 in)
Frets 22 Medium Jumbo
Bridge Fixed Vibrola Tremolo
Weight Approximately 8.5 lbs (3.8 kg)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The rounded profile is a modern interpretation, generally thinner than a true '59 ES-335 neck, offering easier access to higher frets while retaining a comfortable feel.
They’re designed to be a modern take on the classic PAF, offering a balanced output and dynamic response, but with slightly increased clarity and definition.
The fixed Vibrola, when properly set up, offers stable tremolo functionality, though aggressive use may require occasional adjustments.

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