This Preowned Gibson ES-Les Paul Alex Lifeson Signature Model is in good overall condition, with the original hardshell case, and COA.
It is #9 of 200.
It was owned by a long-time, regular customer who has sadly passed away, and we are helping his widow sell off his collection. As such, we aren’t entertaining any trades on this item.
There is a bit of finish discoloration on the back, and a few dings, commensurate with a guitar of its aged that was regularly played and not a case queen (see photos).
From Gibson about this limited run:
"Gibson Memphis honors the world renowned guitarist of Rush with the popular new Les Paul-meets-ES-335 hybrid, made to the specifications of Alex Lifeson himself. Premiere tone is produced thanks to quarter-sawn, thermally engineered Adirondack spruce bracing and a thermally engineered Mahogany centerblock, two PAF-like MHS humbuckers, matched potentiometers, historic truss rod, titanium bridge saddles, a bone nut and more, while rolled neck binding delivers a sublimely comfortable playing feel."
- Body: Thermally engineered Adirondack spruce braces and mahogany centerblock
- Fingerboard: Richlite with large block mother of pearl inlays
- Binding: Rolled for superb playing comfort
- Truss rod: Historic truss rod
- Pickups: MHS humbuckers
- Potentiometers: Matched 550K potentiometers
- Nut: Genuine bone
- Finish: High-gloss nitrocellulose lacquer
Photos are of the actual guitar for sale, #9.
Top
Wood Species: Maple, Poplar, Maple
Pieces: 3-Ply
Grade: Plain
Binding: 7-Ply (W-B-W-B-W-B-W)
Back
Wood Species: Maple, Poplar, Maple
Pieces: 3-Ply
Density: Plain
Binding: 3-Ply (W-B-W)
Rims
Species Wood: Maple, Poplar, Maple
Pieces: 3-Ply
Grade: Plain
Weight
Weight Relief: Thermally Engineered ES-LP Center Block
Average Weight (body only): 1.3925 kg / 3.070 lbs.
Materials Used
Glue: Hot Hide glue for braces and centerblock, Franklin Titebond 50 for rims
Etc.: Thermally Engineered Adirondack Spruce braces
Tonal, Resonant, and/or Technical Effect: The sound waves resonate within the hollow airspace of the Maple veneered Body, around the F-holes, and throughout the solid glue joints.
Body Contour
Carve: ES-LP (Semi-Hollow)
Neck
Wood Species: Mahogany
Pieces: 1
Details
Truss Rod: Historic
Profile: Rounded "C"
Thickness at Fret 1: 21.59 mm / .850"
Thickness at Fret 12: 24.13 mm / .950"
Other Materials: Franklin Titebond 50
Average Weight: 544.31 gm / 1.2 lbs
Peg Head
Type: SP-2
Inlay: Mother of Pearl "Split Diamond"
Peg Head Binding: 5-Ply (W-B-W-B-W)
Logo: Mother of Pearl "Gibson"
Silkscreen: None
Headstock Angle: 17 degrees
Tonal, Resonant, and/or Technical Effect: The rounded neck provides an ergonomic feel and the mahogany adds a rich tonal quality
Neck Fit
Joint Angle: 4 degrees
Joint Angle Tolerance: 0 deg 0 min 15 sec
Type: Mortise and Tenon
Adhesive: Hot Hide Glue
Gauges Used:
Pitch Height Gauge
Nut
Style: White
Material: Bone
Width: 4.2863 cm / 1.6875"
Slots:
E: 1.2268 mm / 0.0483 inches
A: 0.9601 mm / 0.0378 inches
D: 0.6934 mm / 0.0273 inches
G: 0.4534 mm / 0.01785 inches
B: 0.3467 mm / 0.01365 inches
e: 0.2667 mm / 0.0105 inches
Fingerboard
Wood Species: Richlite
Pieces: 1
Shade: Dark
Fingerboard Details
Radius: 30.48 cm / 12 "
Frets: 22
Nut/End of Board: 4.2863 cm / 1.6875" @ nut, 5.2375 cm / 2.062" @ end of board
Scale: 62.865 cm / 24.75"
Binding: White
Side Dots (Color): Black
Fingerboard Inlays
Style: Full Block
Material: Mother of Pearl
Dimensions: 22.479 mm x 27.6352 mm / 0.885" x 1.088"
Average Weight: 136.0777 gm / 4.800 oz
Finish
Classic White
Color Code: CW
Surface Texture: Smooth/ Hi Gloss 90 Sheen Lacquer - Finished in V.O.S.
Filler: Natural
Sealer: 1-1.5 mils
Top: Classic White
Top Coat: Hi Gloss Lacquer/ 90 Sheen 7-8 mils
Scraped: Fingerboard Sides, Body and Nut
Pickups: MHS Humbuckers, Historically accurate "Patent Applied For" replicsa with airy tone and unbalanced coils. Slightly under wound.
Tuning Keys
Style: Milk Bottle Grover Rotomatic
Material: Die cast alloy
Weight: 38.5554 gm / 1.36oz
Tuning Keys Details
Tuning Ratio: 18:01
Gear Type: Syncronized spur gear system
What is allowable turn: +/- 4 degrees
Plating specs: Gold
Part numbers: 430-14188 / 430-14189
String Dimensions
E: 1.1684mm / 0.046"
A: 0.9144 mm / 0.036"
D: 0.6604 mm / 0.026"
G: 0.4318mm / 0.017"
B: 0.3302mm / 0.013"
e: 0.2540mm / 0.010"
Bridge
Style: ABR with Titanium Saddles
Material: Die cast alloy
Plating Specs: Gold
Part number: 430-10103
Weight: 54 gm / 1.9 oz
Dimensions of String Slots
E: 1.2268 mm / 0.0483 inches
A: 0.9601 mm / 0.0378 inches
D: 0.6934 mm / 0.0273 inches
G: 0.4534 mm / 0.01785 inches
B: 0.3467 mm / 0.01365 inches
e: 0.2667 mm / 0.0105 inches
Tailpiece
Style: Lightweight Stop Bar
Compensated: No
Material: Aluminum
Plating Specs: Gold
Part number: 430-11739 / 430-10930VL (Studs)
Weight: 113.3981 gm / 4.0 oz
Output Jack
Style: 1/4" mono
Jack Plate
Style: Les Paul Square
Material: ABS - Black
Part Number: 430-19385
Weight: 2.0 gm / 0.07 oz
Strap Buttons
Material: Brass
Plating Specs: None
Part numbers: 430-19521
Weight: 2.268 gm / 0.080 oz
Pick Guard
Style: Multi Ply Black Les Paul
Part Number: 380-12580
Truss Rod Cover
Style:
Black and white bell with engraved F-Hole
Part Number: 430-19802
Knobs
Style: Black Top Hats
Part Number: 430-19669
Dial Pointers
Yes/No: Yes
Control Plate(s) (Backplate Cover)
Style:
N/A
Part Number: N/A
Control Plate(s) (SwitchPlate Cover)
Style:
N/A
Part Number: N/A
Switch Washer
Style: Black with hot stamp gold
Part Number: 430-19295
Trim Rings
Style: Black
Part Number: 440-13850
Case
Style: Hard Shell
Color: Brown
Strap Locks: No
Tools: None
Manual: None
COA/Other: Gibson Memphis Artist COA
We are open Tuesday-Saturday from 10am until 6pm CDT.
Any order placed before 3pm CDT Tuesday through Saturday is processed for shipment the same day. Orders placed Sunday-Monday will be processed for shipment the following Tuesday.
For Free Shipping items, Effects pedals and small goods items are generally shipped via USPS Priority Mail, and Guitars and Amplifiers are generally shipped via UPS Ground.
Due to our central location in the middle of the US, most orders will be delivered within 1-3 days delivery time.
Other shipping methods are available (at an additional cost), including next day air.
Please call us directly at (972)540-6420 if you have any questions regarding shipping for your order.