Gibson Memphis 2016 ES-LP Bass Semi-Acoustic Bass Guitar (Faded Darkburst) Overview
Gibson Memphis 2016 ES-LP Bass Overview by GAK:
The ES-LP from Gibson's Memphis Custom Shop has great hybrid features in a big-sounding, easy-playing short-scale bass! This blend of Gibson's legendary Les Paul and ES guitar designs inspires rich, sustaining bass tones. The ES-LP body construction brings its versatile, toneful semi-solid hybrid design to the bass world. This gutsy yet lightweight and easy-playing four-string has the shorter traditional scale length of 30.2" which, combined with the rolled fingerboard edges, makes playability a breeze. The sound is something to behold too, Gibson's Special design MHS Bass Humbuckers are fat, firm and juicy with outstanding clarity.
The hardware includes a Tune-o-matic bridge which provides precise intonation adjustment while our bass stopbar tailpiece locks it all down for superb sustain. The Ultralite tuners from leading hardware maker Hipshot are ultra-efficient. Fitted hardshell case included.
- Body: 3-Ply Maple, Poplar, Maple
- Bracing: Adirondack 'Red' Spruce
- Neck: 1-Piece Mahogany
- Profile: Rounded 'C'- 0.845" thick at 1st fret, 1.045" at 12th fret
- Fingerboard: 1-Piece Rosewood, 12" Radius
- Inlays: Pearloid Trapeziod
- Scale length: 30.2"
- Nut: 1.675" bone
- Bridge Pickup: MHS Bass Humbucker, Alnico II, 8.07k
- Neck Pickup: MHS Bass Humbucker, Alnico III, 7.51k
- Pots: CTS 500K
- Capacitors: Orange Drop
- Tuning Keys: Hipshot Ultralite
- Bridge: Bass Tune-O-Matic
- Tailpiece: Bass Stop Bar
- Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Case: Brown Hardshell Case included
