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 Gibson Herb Ellis ES-165
Manufactured in: Memphis, TN
 

BODY		 
Size: 16" wide x 20.5" long x 3.5" thick
Top Species: Curly Maple/Poplar/Maple laminate
Back Species: Curly Maple/Poplar/Maple laminate
Rim Species: Curly Maple/Poplar/Maple laminate
Binding: Multi-ply top, single-ply back

NECK		  
Species: Mahogany
Profile: Standard 175
Peghead Pitch: 17°
Thickness at 1st fret: 0.635"
Thickness at 12th fret: 0.780"
Heel Length: 0.625"
Neck Joint Location: 14th fret
Headstock Inlay: Holly

FINGERBOARD		 
Species: Rosewood
Scale length: 243/4"
Total Length: 17.321"
Nut Width: 111/16"
Width at 12th fret: 2.062"
Frets: 20
Inlays: Pearloid split Parallelogram
Binding: Single-ply

HARDWARE		 
Plating Finish: Gold
Bridge: ABR
Tailpiece: Old Style 175
Knobs: Gold tophat
Tuners: Grover keystone

ELECTRONICS		  
Neck Pickup: Floating Jazz, Johnny Smith pickup with gold cover
Controls: Single volume control on pickguard

CASE		 
Exterior: Black Faux Alligator
Interior: Deep Green Velour
Silkscreen: 'Gibson Memphis' name plate

STRINGS
Brite Wires .010-.046

OTHER		 



 
 


The ES-165 Herb Ellis is a classic jazz guitar based on Herb's own Gibson ES-175. A single humbucker produces a warm jazz tone, and gold-plated metal parts impart a classy look.

Herb Ellis ES-165

Available Colors: Vintage Sunburst , Wine Red , Light Burst , Ebony

 



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In order to continually improve the design, quality, and performance of our instruments and to make use of the best materials at all times, Gibson reserves the right to change specifications without notice. Because Gibson brand guitars are handcrafted, it is normal for some measurements to vary from those listed.