Smaller-bodied ES-339 range takes on stripped-down studio styling, with two great humbuckers, simplified controls, and traditional-C profile playing feel at an unbeatable price.
F-Hole emblem engraved truss rod cover: The iconic symbol of the Gibson ES line is now the hallmark of Gibson Memphis
Redesigned neck dimensions: Added thickness to Peghead transition provides greater strength and stability
Historic truss rod: Superior Adjustability due to the Teflon coating, larger diameter rod, original brass anchor and larger washer
Rolled neck binding: Binding is rounded off to comfortably fit the contours of the player’s hand
Low profile frets: Lower fret height provides smooth playability and accurate intonation
New finish colors: New variations on your favorite vintage color schemes as well as all new, eye catching colors
Locking stop bar tailpiece: Solid connection from the stop bar to the body of the guitar increases resonance and sustain all while making string changes simpler
Specification
Smaller-bodied ES-339 range takes on stripped-down studio styling, with two great humbuckers, simplified controls, and traditional-C profile playing feel at an unbeatable price.
New for 2015
F-Hole emblem engraved truss rod cover:
The iconic symbol of the Gibson ES line is now the hallmark of Gibson Memphis Redesigned neck dimensions:
Added thickness to Peghead transition provides greater strength and stability Historic truss rod:
Superior Adjustability due to the Teflon coating, larger diameter rod, original brass anchor and larger washer Rolled neck binding:
Binding is rounded off to comfortably fit the contours of the player’s hand Low profile frets:
Lower fret height provides smooth playability and accurate intonation New finish colors:
New variations on your favorite vintage color schemes as well as all new, eye catching colors Locking stop bar tailpiece:
Solid connection from the stop bar to the body of the guitar increases resonance and sustain all while making string changes simpler
Body
Top
Top
Wood Species:
Maple
Pieces:
3-Ply
Grade:
Plain
Binding:
Black
Back
Wood Species:
Maple
Pieces:
3-Ply
Density:
Plain
Binding:
Black
Rims
Species Wood:
Maple
Pieces:
3-Ply
Grade:
Plain
Back
Weight
Weight Relief:
Average Weight (body only):
1.715 kg /3.78lbs
Materials Used
Glue:
Franklin Titebond 50
Tonal, Resonant, and/or Technical Effect:
The soundwaves resonate within the hollow airspace of the Maple veneered Body, around the F-holes, and throughout the solid glue joints.
Body Contour
Carve:
ES (Semi-Hollow)
Neck
Neck
Wood Species:
Maple
Pieces:
1
Details
Truss Rod:
Historic
Profile:
Traditional “C”
Thickness at Fret 1:
20.32 mm / .800″
Thickness at Fret 12:
22.225 mm / .875″
Other Materials:
Franklin Titebond 50
Average Weight:
508.0235 gm / 1.120 lbs
Peg Head
Type:
SP-1
Inlay:
Peg Head Binding:
Logo:
Gold “Gibson” decal
Silkscreen:
Headstock Angle:
17 degrees
Tonal, Resonant, and/or Technical Effect:
The wood, construction, and headstock pitch all contribute greatly to the tone, aiding this guitar’s exceptional sustain and depth, and yielding a resonance that can be felt right through the body
Neck Fit
Joint Angle:
4 degrees
Joint Angle Tolerance:
0 deg 0 min 15 sec
Type:
Mortise and Tenon
Adhesive:
Franklin Titebond 50
Gauges Used:
Pitch Height Gauge,Alignment Gauge
Nut
Style:
Black
Material:
Corian
Width:
4.2545 cm / 1.675″
Slots:
E: 1.2268 mm / 0.0483 inches
A: 0.9601 mm / 0.0378 inches
D: 0.6934 mm / 0.0273 inches
G: 0.4534 mm / 0.01785 inches
B: 0.3467 mm / 0.01365 inches
e: 0.2667 mm / 0.0105 inches
Fingerboard
Wood Species:
Torrified Maple
Pieces:
1
Shade:
Medium
Fingerboard Details
Radius:
30.48 cm / 12 “
Frets:
22
Nut/End of Board:
4.2545 cm / 1.675″ @ nut, 5.1435 cm / 2.025″ @ end of board
Scale:
62.865 cm / 24.75″
Binding:
Black
Side Dots (Color):
White
Fingerboard Inlays
Style:
Dot
Material:
Pearloid
Dimensions:
6.35 mm / 0.25″
Average Weight:
129.2738 gm / 4.56 oz
Finishes
Ginger Burst
Color Code:
GB
Surface Texture:
Smooth/ Hi Gloss 90 Sheen Lacquer
Filler:
N/A
Sealer:
1-1.5 mils
Top:
Sunset Orange, New VSB, Cherry
Top Coat:
Hi Gloss Lacquer/ 90 Sheen 7-8 mils
Scraped:
Fingerboard Sides and Nut
Wine Red
Color Code:
WR
Surface Texture:
Smooth/ Hi Gloss 90 Sheen Lacquer
Filler:
N/A
Sealer:
1-1.5 mils
Top:
Light Brown Stain, Cherry
Top Coat:
Hi Gloss Lacquer/ 90 Sheen 7-8 mils
Scraped:
None
Pickups
Rhythm
Lead
Style:
’57 Classic
Super ’57 Classic
Winds/Coil: Screw side/Slug side:
5250/5250
5750/5750
Material of Wire (gauge):
42E
42E
Coil Dimensions (per coil):
6.6294 cm x 1.7272 mm / 2.61″ x 0.68 “
6.6294 cm x 1.7272 mm / 2.61″ x 0.68 “
Coil Material:
ABS
ABS
Coil Winding Process:
Machine Wound
Machine Wound
Pole Piece Material:
Nickel plated steel
Nickel plated steel
Pole Piece Position from Nut:
47.3075 cm / 18.625″
59.52998 cm / 23.437 inches
Slug Material:
Nickel plated steel
Nickel plated steel
Slug Dimensions (diameter x length):
4.7498 mm x 1.24206 cm / 0.187″ x .489″
4.7498 mm x 1.24206 cm / 0.187″ x .489″
Magnet Material:
Alnico II
Alnico II
Magnet Position from Nut:
48.26 cm / 19 “
58.7375cm / 23.125 “
Magnet Dimensions:
6.35 cm x 1.27 mm / 2.5″ x 0.5″
6.35 cm x 1.27 mm / 2.5″ x 0.5″
Polarities:
Screw side is the south pole of magnet
Screw side is the south pole of magnet
Cover:
Nickel plated
Nickel plated
Qfactor:
5.95
5.15
ResistanceDC:
7.92k ohms
8.72k ohms
Resonant Frequency:
2450 Hz
2210 Hz
Control Pocket Assembly
Volume
Type:
CTS 500K Audio
Peak Voltage:
1080V
Range:
0-500K
Power Rating:
1/4 watt above 100K ohms
Resistance Tolerance:
500K +/- 20%
Minimum Resistance:
100 ohms
Tone
Type:
CTS 500K Audio
Peak Voltage:
1080V
Range:
0-500K
Power Rating:
1/4 watt above 100K ohms
Resistance Tolerance:
500K +/- 20%
Minimum Resistance:
100 ohms
Capacitors:
Lead Value
Rhythm Value
Orange Drop .022mfd/400v
Hardware
Tuning Keys
Style:
Grover Rotomatic
Material:
Die cast alloy
Weight:
38.5554 gm / 1.36oz
Tuning Keys Details
Tuning Ratio:
14:1
Gear Type:
Syncronized spur gear system
What is allowable turn:
+/- 4 degrees
Plating specs:
Nickel
Part numbers:
430-14146 / 430-14147
String Dimensions
E:
1.1684mm / 0.046″
A:
0.9144 mm / 0.036″
D:
0.6604 mm / 0.026″
G:
0.4318mm / 0.017″
B:
0.3302mm / 0.013″
e:
0.2540mm / 0.010″
Bridge
Style:
Tone Pro AVR-2
Material:
Die cast alloy
Plating Specs:
Nickel
Part number:
430-10155TP
Weight:
61.235 gm / 2.16 oz
Dimensions of String Slots
E:
1.2268 mm / 0.0483 inches
A:
0.9601 mm / 0.0378 inches
D:
0.6934 mm / 0.0273 inches
G:
0.4534 mm / 0.01785 inches
B:
0.3467 mm / 0.01365 inches
e:
0.2667 mm / 0.0105 inches
Tailpiece
Style:
Locking Stop Bar
Compensated:
No
Material:
Die cast zinc
Plating Specs:
Nickel
Part number:
430-10173 / 430-10568
Weight:
113.3981 gm / 4.0 oz
Output Jack
Style:
1/4″ mono with dual tip contact
Strap Buttons
Material:
Aluminum
Plating Specs:
Part numbers:
430-19150
Weight:
2.268 gm / 0.080 oz
Plastics
Truss Rod Cover
Style:
Black and white bell with engraved F-Hole
Part Number:
430-19802
Knobs
Style:
Black Top Hat
Part Number:
430-19669
Dial Pointers
Yes/No:
No
Trim Rings
Style:
Black
Part Number:
440-13850
Accessories
Case
Style:
Hard Shell
Color:
Black
Strap Locks:
No
Tools:
Manual:
COA/Other:
Gibson Memphis COA
Specifications
Body Type Semi-hollowbody
Body Shape ES-339
Number of Strings 6
Body Material 3-ply Maple
Top Material 3-ply Maple
Body Finish High-gloss nitrocellulose lacquer
Neck Material 1-piece Maple
Neck Shape Soft C
Radius 12″
Scale Length 24.75″
Fingerboard Material Torrefied Maple
Fingerboard Inlay Pearloid Dot
Number of Frets 22
Nut Width 1.6875″
Nut Material Black Corian
Bridge/Tailpiece ABR-1 bridge
Tuners Grover Rotomatic
Number of Pickups 2
Neck Pickup ’57 Classic humbucker
Bridge Pickup Super ’57 Classic humbucker
Controls 2 x volume, 2 x tone, toggle pickup selector