1990 Gibson ES-347 Flamed Maple Body Tobacco Burst with Original Case
€ 3.690,00The Gibson ES-347 from around 1990 is a high-end semi-hollow guitar in the ES series, designed as a more refined and versatile evolution of the ES-335. Produced in relatively smaller numbers, it is known for combining warm hollowbody resonance with enhanced modern stability and playability.
The ES-347 delivers a clear, powerful tone with excellent sustain, while its center block construction keeps feedback under control even at higher volumes. This makes it a strong choice for jazz, blues, rock, and fusion players alike.
Specifications
- Body: Laminated maple semi-hollow body with center block (double cutaway)
- Top: Laminated maple
- Neck: Maple (typically 3-piece in this era)
- Neck profile: Slim taper / comfortable medium C (may vary slightly per instrument)
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Inlays: Pearl block inlays
- Scale length: 24.75" (628 mm)
- Frets: 22 medium jumbo
- Nut: Brass nut (common on many early ’90s examples, sometimes replaced over time)
Electronics
- Pickups: Gibson “The Original” / Bill Lawrence-designed humbuckers
- Controls:
- 2 × Volume
- 2 × Tone
- 3-way pickup selector
- Coil-tap / coil-split mini switch (a signature ES-347 feature)
Hardware
- Bridge: Tune-O-Matic
- Tailpiece: TP-6 fine tuning stop tailpiece (commonly standard)
- Tuners: Grover (typically gold or chrome depending on finish)
- Hardware finish: Gold (most common in this period)
Sound & Feel
The ES-347 is known for:
- Thick, warm yet articulate clean tones
- Higher output compared to an ES-335
- Coil-tap option for brighter, single-coil-like sounds
- Long sustain due to center block and TP-6 system
- Smooth, comfortable playability despite its semi-hollow construction
The guitar is in very good condition, but the finish has started to do some checking over the years. Comes in the original case.
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