Description

The year 1959 is etched into guitar history as the « Golden Era, » and the ES-345 was its crown jewel. Sitting comfortably between the utilitarian ES-335 and the opulent ES-355, the 1959 ES-345 offered a refined aesthetic and tonal versatility that defined the sound of blues, jazz, and rock and roll.

Specifications

Body
Shape: ES-345
Material: Maple
Top: Maple
Binding: 3 ply, white/black/white
Neck
Neck: Mahogany
Profile: 1959 ES-335
Nut Width: 1.6875″
Fingerboard: Indian Rosewood
Scale Length: 24.75″
Number of Frets: 22
Nut: Nylon
Inlay: Split parallelogram, Aged celluloid
Hardware
Bridge: ABR-1 with Brass Saddles
Knobs: Gold Top Hat, True Historic
Tailpiece: Bigsby
Tuners: Kluson, Single Ring
Plating: Nickel
Electronics
Neck Pickup: Custombucker
Bridge Pickup: Custombucker
Misc.
Case: Hardshell case included