{"product_id":"2013-gibson-memphis-es-139-black-semi-hollow-p94-p-ups-rare-usa-case-coa","title":"✨2013✨ Gibson Memphis ES-139 Black Semi Hollow~ P94 P’ups~ Rare USA + Case\/COA","description":"\u003cp\u003e✨ \u003cb\u003e2013 Gibson Memphis ES-139 Black – Gibson P-94 Pickups – Rare USA Semi-Hollow \u003c\/b\u003e✨\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the more unusual guitars to come through Chordplay recently, and a model you simply don’t see very often.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a 2013 Gibson ES-139, built in Memphis, USA. The ES-139 was an interesting short-lived Gibson design that essentially took the familiarity of a single-cutaway solidbody and combined it with a lightweight semi-hollow construction, creating something that sits somewhere between the worlds of a Les Paul and an ES.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinished in classic Black with cream binding, it has an incredibly clean, understated appearance with no F-holes, and at just 6lb 15oz it is remarkably light for a full-size Gibson.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese were only produced for a relatively short period before disappearing from the Gibson catalogue, and examples now seem to surface very infrequently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular guitar has also been upgraded from its original BurstBucker Pro humbuckers to a pair of genuine Gibson P-94 pickups, giving it a fantastic combination of humbucker-sized convenience and that more open, raw P-90 style character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe ES-139\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe concept behind the ES-139 was genuinely clever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than following Gibson’s traditional ES recipe with a larger double-cutaway body and visible F-holes, Gibson created a compact single-cut guitar with a familiar silhouette and a weight-relieved centreblock semi-hollow construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat construction gives the guitar a more open and resonant feel than a conventional solidbody while still retaining plenty of sustain and resistance to feedback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor anyone who loves a Les Paul style instrument but doesn’t enjoy the weight, this is a particularly interesting alternative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe original Gibson specification included:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* USA construction in Memphis, Tennessee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Lightweight single-cutaway semi-hollow body\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* No F-holes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Weight-relieved centreblock construction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Quarter-sawn maple neck\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Rosewood fingerboard\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Trapezoid inlays\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Cream body and fingerboard binding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* ABR-1 style bridge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Stopbar tailpiece\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* CTS potentiometers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Orange Drop capacitors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Simple one-volume, one-tone control layout\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Three-way pickup selector\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally the ES-139 was fitted with a pair of BurstBucker Pro humbuckers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGibson P-94 Pickup Upgrade\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example has instead been fitted with Gibson P-94 pickups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe P-94 is Gibson’s humbucker-sized take on the classic P-90 concept, allowing that unmistakably lively single-coil character without modifying a humbucker-routed guitar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey suit the ES-139 beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is plenty of warmth and body available from the neck position, while the bridge pickup has excellent definition and bite. Add some gain and there is a wonderfully gritty, immediate response that works brilliantly for blues, classic rock, indie, garage and alternative styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombined with the semi-hollow construction, they give this guitar a character quite different from a conventional Les Paul.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExceptionally Lightweight\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout features of this particular example is the weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eActual weight: 6lb 15oz\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat’s remarkably light for a Gibson single-cutaway guitar and makes the ES-139 extremely comfortable both seated and standing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’ve always liked the idea of a Les Paul but found traditional examples too heavy, this deserves serious consideration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a used 2013 guitar, and we’ve photographed the condition carefully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe black gloss finish naturally shows play wear more readily than lighter colours and there are various light scratches, polishing marks and surface swirls visible across the guitar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are also areas where the gloss finish has become flatter or slightly hazy, particularly across sections of the back and around the lower area of the front. These areas become considerably more obvious when the guitar is deliberately angled beneath strong lighting, as we have done in our detailed photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn normal viewing they are much less dramatic than some of the close-up photographs may suggest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe would describe this as cosmetic ageing\/wear to the finish rather than structural damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are also the usual minor marks associated with a guitar of this age and some ageing\/tarnishing to the hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fingerboard and frets present well, and overall this remains a very smart-looking guitar with bags of character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease study the photographs carefully as they form part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCase \u0026amp; Paperwork\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe guitar is supplied in the Epiphone hard case pictured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe case has previously been rebadged with Historic-style Gibson graphics, but to be completely clear, this is an Epiphone hard case and not an original Gibson Historic case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt fits the ES-139 well and provides considerably more protection than a gig bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe guitar is also supplied with the paperwork shown in our photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecification\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModel: Gibson ES-139\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYear: 2013\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in: Memphis, Tennessee, USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinish: Black\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConstruction: Semi-hollow single cutaway\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBody: Lightweight semi-hollow construction with centreblock\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eF-holes: None\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeck: Quarter-sawn maple\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFingerboard: Rosewood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInlays: Trapezoid\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBinding: Cream\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePickups: Gibson P-94 pair, upgraded from original BurstBucker Pros\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eControls: Master Volume, Master Tone, 3-way selector\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBridge: ABR-1 style\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTailpiece: Stopbar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElectronics: CTS potentiometers \/ Orange Drop capacitors to original specification\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 6lb 15oz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCase: Epiphone hard case included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Very Unusual Gibson\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ES-139 is one of those Gibson models that makes considerably more sense once you’ve actually picked one up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has the visual familiarity of a classic Gibson single cut, weighs less than many Stratocasters, offers the extra resonance of semi-hollow construction and, in this example, has the added character of genuine Gibson P-94 pickups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduction was relatively short lived, and they are now genuinely difficult guitars to find, particularly here in the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor somebody wanting something recognisably Gibson but considerably less predictable than another Les Paul or ES-335, this is a very cool piece of Gibson Memphis history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis guitar is supplied with the Epiphone hard case and paperwork pictured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Buy From Chordplay Guitars?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Independent UK guitar specialist based in Darwen, Lancashire\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Over 200 new and used guitars in stock\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Open 7 days a week, including Bank Holidays\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Free next working day UK delivery on orders over £470\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Part exchange and trade-ins always welcome\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• £50 deposit secures any guitar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• International shipping available\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• First guitar? 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