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GibsonMarcus King ES-345 Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar Sixties Cherry

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Gibson Marcus King ES-345 Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar Sixties Cherry
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Independent shopping perspective

The Korena take

A Marcus King–inspired ES-345 semi-hollow that pairs Custombucker humbuckers with a solid maple center block, Adirondack spruce bracing, and a fixed Vibrola.

Gibson Marcus King ES-345 Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar Sixties Cherry product detail
Product studyGibson Marcus King ES-345 Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar Sixties Cherry
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Strong match

Who this is for

  • Players seeking the Marcus King ES-345 model
  • Players who want a semi-hollow with Custombucker humbuckers
  • Players who prefer a rounded mahogany neck and Indian rosewood fingerboard
  • Players looking for a fixed Vibrola and ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridge

Consider the trade-offs

When to look elsewhere

  • Players who need more than 22 frets
  • Players who prefer a different pickup configuration than HH
  • Players who do not want a semi-hollow ES-345 body shape

What matters in use

The specifications, translated

Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.

Gibson Marcus King ES-345 Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar Sixties Cherry construction detail

Detail 01

Solid maple center block

The supplied product data states it enhances sustain and clarity and minimizes feedback.

Detail 02

Quarter-sawn Adirondack spruce bracing

The supplied product data states it enhances resonance and tonal clarity.

Detail 03

Custombucker humbuckers

The guitar uses one Custombucker humbucker in the neck and one in the bridge.

Detail 04

Hand-wired Orange Drop capacitors

They are part of the individual volume and tone control wiring.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01The tailpiece is a fixed Vibrola.
  2. 02The guitar has 22 medium jumbo frets and a 24.75 in. scale length.
  3. 03A hardshell case is included.
  4. 04Its finish is Sixties Cherry with gold-plated hardware.
Gibson Marcus King ES-345 Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar Sixties Cherry close-up

Product questions

Before you decide

Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.

01Which artist is this model associated with?

It is the Gibson Marcus King ES-345, modeled after Marcus King's 1962 ES-345.

02What pickups does it use?

It has two Gibson Custombucker humbuckers in an HH configuration.

03Does it include a case?

Yes. A hardshell case is specified.

04What bridge and tailpiece does it have?

It uses an ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridge and a fixed Vibrola tailpiece.

Reference

Full specifications

The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.

1 detailsPickups & controls
Pickup Configuration
HH
3 detailsPlayability
Number of Frets
22
Number of Strings
6
Scale Length
24.75" (628.65 mm)
6 detailsBody & build
Fingerboard Material
Indian rosewood
Color
Red
Color Finish
Sixties Cherry
Top Material
3-ply maple/poplar/maple
Body Shape
ES-345
Neck Wood
Mahogany
4 detailsOther
Category Source
detail
Korena Special
false
Tier
new
Source Id
site51500000450267

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