B.B. King's axe!

The Gibson ES-345 Reissue Electric Blues Guitar has 2 '57 Classic humbuckers with 6-position Varitone switch, stereo and mono jacks, and all-maple semi-hollowbody let this Gibson classic belt out the blues like nobody's business. This super-versatile axe holds its own on jazz, rockabilly, country, and even rock stages. Parallelogram pearloid inlays on the bound rosewood fretboard, multi-ply top binding, gold hardware, parallelogram fretboard inlays, and bound back provide sumptuous looks. The ES-345 guitar has a mahogany neck, Tune-O-Matic bridge, and stopbar tailpiece. Comes with Gibson deluxe hardshell case.

Gibson Custom ES-345 Reissue Electric Blues Guitar Features:

• Laminated maple semi-hollowbody with maple center block
• Mahogany neck
• Bound rosewood fretboard
• 2 — '57 Classic humbuckers
• 6-position Varitone switch
• Stereo and mono jacks
• Parallelogram pearloid inlays
• Multi-ply top binding
• Back binding
• Tune-o-matic bridge
• Stopbar tailpiece
• Comes with deluxe hardshell case

Gibson Custom ES-345 Reissue Electric Blues Guitar Includes:

• Custom Shop hardshell case and certificate of authenticity

The sweetest singing axe of the Memphis blues reborn! Order yours today.

Gibson Custom ES-345 Reissue Electric Blues Guitar

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41 years of use and goin' strong!

Posted by Dr. Steve from Previously-L..A.. now Ogden, Utah on Dec 13, 2007

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: lifelong musician

Reviewer's Play Style: Jazz/Classic Rock

I purchased a new ES 345 at the age of 16 back in 1966. My guitar teacher had one and let me play his on occasion. I was hooked the first time I held one. I worked odd jobs and played in a band for two years to save the money to buy my Gibson. Needless to say 41 years later, I wouldn't sell it for ANY amount of money. Although I don't play as much as I did in the 60's and 70's, I still get a great deal of enjoyment sitting down and playing my beautiful red 345. The tone and ease of playing just get better as time goes by. My Gibson remains one of my most precious possessions. You can take my wife or my big house or even my sports car- but DON'T TOUCH MY GIBSON!

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Incredible Sound!!

Posted by Barbaloot_Suit from Northern VA on Nov 13, 2007

Experience w/product: I have heard about it

Reviewer's Background: Active Musician

Reviewer's Play Style: Classic Rock

The lead guitarist in my classic rock band plays an original 345 and that along with his 2x12 Fender combo puts out the most totally incredible sound. I mean we're playing hits from the old days and his 345 sounds just like the original recordings. If I had the bucks I'd say you can't go wrong with a 345. I have the cheap Epi Dot which is decent but puts out nowhere near the sound of the 345. If you want to get the original sound of the 60s classics and before, this is totally your axe!! My jaw dropped when I heard it the first time at our first practice.

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Amazing Guitar

Posted by Fusionman500 from Haddam, CT on Feb 17, 2007

Experience w/product: I have used it

Reviewer's Background: Active Musician, etc

Reviewer's Play Style: Everything

A great guitar. Even though I don't own one I have played it and it is amazing. It has a lot more features than the ES-335, and can play any style of music. Steve Howe of YES played this, which should make you want to buy it right off the bat.

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ES-345

Posted by Guitar enthusiast/ fusion myster543 from Haddam, CT on Dec 31, 2006

Experience w/product: I have used it

Reviewer's Background: N/A

Reviewer's Play Style: Jazz Fusion, Classic Rock, Jazz, Blues, etc

This is a great guitar. First of all, Steve Howe of YES used one of these baby's, on Close To The Edge, and I have to say, this isn't just for blues, it is also usefull for Jazz fusion music. That's all.

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Blues Guitar To The Max!

Posted by Zeppy Boy from Toms River, NJ on Sep 28, 2006

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Player

Reviewer's Play Style: Blues; Hard Rock

I,ve been a proponent of the 335 as the best blues ax around-until now. Just got my 345 Translucent Brown) and it oozes Blues! The Vari-Tone knob is just an incredible idea. Fingerboard as fast as the 335. This is just the BEST! If you play the Blues, got one. You won't regret it.

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