Gibson ES-135 1993 Sunburst

The 1993 Gibson ES-135: a semi-hollow with P-90 character that never gets lost in the mix

There are guitars that stand out for their looks, and there are guitars that stand out the moment you play them. The 1993 Gibson ES-135 belongs to the latter category. Featuring a single-cutaway semi-hollow body and two P-100 pickups, this guitar delivers a sound that is both warm and sharp, both bluesy and direct. An instrument from an era when Gibson was still building semi-hollow guitars with full conviction for the serious player.

The two P-100 pickups give the ES-135 its character: open, dynamic, with a bite that a humbucker never quite achieves. Play clean, and you hear every nuance. Play with some drive, and the guitar really comes to life. The Bigsby vibrato adds a touch of expression without compromising tuning, combined with a Nashville-style Tune-O-Matic for precise intonation. The f-holes of the semi-hollow body provide just enough acoustic resonance to enrich the tone.

The body is constructed from a laminated maple top, back, and sides. The three-piece maple neck features a rosewood fretboard with 22 medium frets, pearloid dot inlays, a 12" radius, and a 24.75" scale length. Gibson Deluxe tuners ensure stable tuning. Controls consist of two volume and two tone knobs plus a 3-way toggle, allowing you to quickly switch between bridge, neck, or combined pickup selection.

This instrument is in good condition. The guitar shows light signs of wear consistent with its age and playing history, but without any significant cosmetic damage. All original parts are present and functional. Before shipping or pickup, the instrument will be inspected and, if necessary, set up by our technician.

A semi-hollow classic with a voice of its own, ready to be played daily again.