Gibson Memphis 1959 ES-175D VOS, Vintage Burst Overview
Gibson Memphis 1959 ES-175D VOS Overview by GAK:
This legendary archtop features laminated maple/poplar/maple for the top, back & sides. Period-correct features include two '57 Classic humbuckers that deliver smooth, Patent-Applied-For tone. The mahogany neck has a comfortable rounded C profile with rolled fretboard binding for superb playing feel. Other appointments include an Historic truss rod, vintage-style "No Logo" potentiometers and quartered Adirondack spruce braces for vintage ES tonality. This 2016 spec example has been enhanced with Gibson's VOS treatment that gives the finish and hardware a slightly aged appearance as if it was virtual old stock. Includes hardshell case.
- Top, Back & Rims: 3-Ply Maple, Poplar, Maple:
- Binding: Tan
- Glue: Hot Hide glue for braces, Franklin Titebond 50 for rims
- Neck: 1-piece Mahogany
- Truss Rod: Historic
- Thickness at Fret 1: 21.717 mm / .855"
- Thickness at Fret 12: 25.40 mm / 1.000"
- Peg Head Inlay: Mother of Pearl Crown
- Logo: Mother of Pearl "Gibson"
- Neck Fit: Mortise and Tenon, Hot Hide Glue
- Nut: Nylon, 1.704"
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Fingerboard Radius: 30.48 cm / 12 "
- Frets: 20
- Binding: Tan
- Side Dots (Color): Tortoiseshell
- Fingerboard Inlays: Split Parallelogram
- Material: Aged Celluloid
- Pickups: MHS Humbucker/MHS Humbucker
- Tuning Keys: Kluson Single Ring Tulip Button
- Material: Body is stamped steel with plastic tulip
- Bridge: Compensated Top with Rosewood Base
- Tailpiece: Zig-Zag
- Material: Brass
