Gibson Marcus King ES-345 - 60s Cherry Includes Hard Shell Case

The Gibson Marcus King ES-345 – A Legacy Reborn in Sound and Style

Signature Style Rooted in Heritage

The Gibson Marcus King ES-345 in 60s Cherry is more than a signature model—it's a deeply personal expression of musical lineage and vintage tone. Modeled after King’s treasured 1962 ES-345 that has been passed down through generations, this model blends vintage authenticity with modern reliability. It’s a soulful tribute to the guitar that helped shape Marcus King’s sound, capturing the warmth and energy of his family’s musical roots.

Premium Tonewoods and Construction

With a 3-ply maple/poplar/maple body and a solid maple center block, this ES-345 offers superior sustain and reduced feedback—ideal for both studio work and stage performance. The construction balances lightweight comfort with the classic tonal richness you’d expect from a semi-hollow Gibson. Whether clean or cranked, it’s a platform that sings with clarity, depth, and harmonic complexity.

Custombucker Power and Signature Electronics

Under the hood, a pair of Custombucker humbuckers delivers the dynamic response and vintage-voiced articulation that Marcus demands. The mono wiring simplifies the signal chain for purer tone, while the fixed Vibrola tailpiece improves tuning stability without sacrificing that signature ES look. Every component is hand-picked to reflect what King finds essential for tone and playability.

Vintage Feel Meets Modern Comfort

The mahogany neck features a rounded profile that feels instantly familiar, averaging .875" at the first fret and tapering to .975" at the 12th. The Indian rosewood fretboard with acrylic split parallelogram inlays is smooth under the fingers and visually stunning. Medium jumbo frets give you ample control without resistance, and a Graph Tech nut ensures reliable tuning session after session.

A Stage-Ready Classic

Finished in a rich Sixties Cherry and accented with gold hardware, this guitar looks as bold as it sounds. The ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridge and Grover Rotomatic tuners offer solid intonation and quick, accurate adjustments. From soul and blues to rock and beyond, the Marcus King ES-345 is a stage-ready icon built for expressive players.

Specifications

• Body: 3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple

• Center Block: Solid Maple

• Neck: Mahogany with Rounded Profile (.875” at 1st fret, .975” at 12th fret)

• Fingerboard: Indian Rosewood

• Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo

• Inlays: Acrylic Split Parallelogram

• Pickups: Custombucker Humbuckers

• Electronics: Mono Wiring

• Tailpiece: Fixed Vibrola with Custom Marcus King Stud Anchor Cover

• Bridge: ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic

• Tuners: Grover Rotomatic with Kidney Buttons

• Nut: Graph Tech

• Finish: Sixties Cherry

• Case: Gibson Hardshell Case Included

This electric guitar ships fully insured with signature required.