Epiphone ES-345 Varitone Electric Guitar with Bigsby - Vintage Sunburst
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Free Setup Included
In addition to the benefits of the Performance Warranty, we offer one complimentary setup with the purchase of a new or used guitar, to be redeemed at any Long & McQuade location within the initial free-warranty period (1-year on new, 90-days on used).
This Includes:
- Restring (Strings not included).
- Tighten and lubricate all hardware.
- Clean and test electronics.
- Replace battery if needed (Battery not included).
- Adjust or rehang loose wiring.
- Clean and condition the fingerboard.
- Fret polish to remove minor scratches, pits and corrosion.
- Cleaning of the entire instrument.
- Adjust truss-rod to correct neck relief.
- Adjust saddle radius to match fingerboard.
- Adjust action at bridge.
- File nut slots for proper string movement.
- Adjust intonation.
- Adjust tremolo bridge setting to player's preference.
- Add/remove trem-springs as needed (Parts not included).
- Adjust pickup balance.
- Full inspection and play test.
Long & McQuade Performance Assurance
Buying a new instrument is an exciting event and we want to ensure that every instrument we sell comes exactly how the manufacturer intended it to be. That is why Long & McQuade performs a quality control check for every stringed, brass, and woodwind instrument over $99 ordered online at Long-McQuade.com.
Our team of experienced staff will unbox your instrument and perform a detailed inspection to ensure it leaves our warehouse looking and playing great with our QC card signed and dated for your peace of mind.
We work hard to source the best instruments from around the world from the finest brands. It is important to us that you are completely satisfied with your new instrument purchase from day one onwards.
Stringed Instrument Performance Assurance Checklist
Unlike our free set-up, which is included within the first year of purchase, this process is done to have the instrument set to the factory specs rather than to each player's feel or preferences.
We look after the following:
- Inspect finish and hardware.
- Check electronics to make sure everything is in working order. Check batteries on active pickups.
- Inspect strings.
- Inspect frets and fretboard.
- Check truss rod. Adjust for bow and relief.
- Tune instrument to manufacturer's specified tuning.
- Check/set action height.
- Stretch strings and re-tune instrument and ensure machine heads are working well.
- Check for fret buzz by playing every note.
- Check/set intonation.
- Check/set pickup height.
- Cleaning and professional repacking.
The Gibson ES-345 was first introduced in 1959, a year after the introduction of the ES-335, the world's first semi-hollowbody electric guitar. It bears many similarities to its predecessor but is an upgraded model with some notable differences. This Epiphone ES-345 is an Inspired by Gibson version of the legendary ES-345. It has a 5-ply layered maple body with a solid maple center block that gives the semi-hollowbody ES-345 sustain and feedback resistance that's more similar to a solidbody guitar while retaining some of the resonance of a hollowbody, making it the best of both worlds. The body features multi-ply top and single-ply back binding. The mahogany neck has a comfortable Rounded C profile and is topped with a bound laurel fretboard. The fretboard has 22 medium jumbo frets and a 12" radius that is equally well-suited to playing first-position chords and lead lines with lots of string bends.
The pearloid split parallelogram inlays are one of the defining features of an ES-345 that separate it from the ES-335, as is the gold hardware. Speaking of hardware, the Epiphone ES-345 is equipped with an Epiphone LockTone™ Tune-O-Matic™ bridge and Stop Bar tailpiece. Both are anchored through the top and directly into the maple center block, contributing to the model's accurate intonation and outstanding sustain. At the other end, the strings cross over a Graph Tech® nut that reduces string friction and helps ensure tuning stability along with the smooth-turning, gold Epiphone Deluxe tuners. The Keystone buttons of the tuners give them a more vintage-correct appearance.
This ES-345 has a 60s Kalamazoo-style headstock that is adorned with a mother-of-pearl Epiphone logo and Gibson Crown inlay. For the electronics, it is equipped with a pair of Epiphone's acclaimed Alnico Classic PRO™ pickups that are wired to individual volume and tone controls. along with a three-way pickup selector switch that lets you use either pickup by itself or combine them in any ratio that you prefer. A 6-position mono Varitone switch provides even more tonal flexibility. A premium gig bag is also included to keep this beauty safe when it's not in use.
Specifications
BodyBody Style: ES
Body Shape: ES-345
Body Material: 5-ply Layered Maple
Top: 5-ply Layered Maple
Back: 5-ply Layered Maple
Side: 5-ply Layered Maple
Bracing: Spruce
Centerblock: Maple
Binding: 3-ply Top, Single Ply Back and Fretboard
Body Finish: Gloss
Neck
Profile: Rounded "C"
Scale Length: 628.65 mm / 24.75 in
Fingerboard Material: Laurel
Fingerboard Radius: 304.8 mm / 12 in
Neck Material: Mahogany
Fret Count: 22
Frets: Medium Jumbo
Nut Material: Graph Tech
Nut Width: 43.0 mm / 1.692 in
Inlays: Pearloid Split Parallelogram
Joint: Glued In, Set Neck
Hardware
Finish: Gold
Bridge: Bigsby
Tailpiece: LockTone Stop Bar
Tuning Machines: Epiphone Deluxe
Pickguard: 5-ply Black ES-345
Truss Rod: Dual Action
Truss Rod Cover: 2-ply Black Bell
Control Knobs: Black Top Hat with Gold Insert
Switch Tip: Ivory
Switch washer: Gold (Varitone Washer)
Strap Buttons: 2 - Bottom and Back of Heel
Mounting Rings: Black
Pickup Covers: Gold
Electronics
Neck Pickup: Alnico Classic PRO
Bridge Pickup: Alnico Classic PRO
Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, Mono Varitone
Pickup Selector: 3-way Toggle
Output Jack: Epiphone 1/4"
Misc.
Strings Gauge: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Case: Premium Gig Bag
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Protect your investment with the Long & McQuade Performance Warranty
A warranty can be a very important factor when making a buying decision. Because repairs can be very expensive in terms of parts and labour costs, manufacturers usually only provide one year limited warranties that generally only cover items that malfunction due to a manufacturer’s defect. With an important purchase such as a musical
instrument or piece of studio gear, however, many people want to have the peace of mind in knowing that their investment will be protected should the product no longer be performing at 100%.
Because of this, Long & McQuade provides our customers with a FREE one-year Performance Warranty on most of our products. The Long & McQuade Performance Warranty supplements the manufacturer’s warranty to ensure that our customers receive complete “no hassle” warranty coverage within their first year.
How does the Long & McQuade Performance Warranty differ from most manufacturers' warranties?
- Performance Guarantee: Normal wear and tear is covered, so your product will be performing as well as the day you purchased it for the entire duration of the coverage. Band and Orchestral Performance Warranty does not include replacing pads or cleaning for woodwind instruments, unless deemed necessary by our repair staff. Ultrasonic cleaning for brass instruments will be provided if deemed necessary by our repair staff, but is not routinely offered under the Performance Warranty.
- Product Replacement: If your product cannot be fixed or costs too much to fix, we will replace it with the equivalent model for no additional charge. If this is not possible, a full refund will be provided.
- No Lemon Policy: Your product will be replaced should the same problem occur multiple times.
- Convenient: Easy drop off and pick up of the product at any Long & McQuade location.
- Guitar Setup: Guitars purchased at Long & McQuade come with 1 free setup, to be redeemed within 1 year for new guitars and 90 days for used guitars.
- Loaners Available: A loaner product may be given while the product is being repaired.
- Power Surge Protection: Your product is covered even if damaged from a power surge.
- Accessory Coverage: Any peripheral devices or accessories that come with your product (i.e. foot pedal, case) are also covered.
- Commercial Use Coverage: Music and recording professionals who purchase gear for “heavy-use” commercial purposes will still be covered.
Long & McQuade reserves the right to restrict the purchase of additional years of Performance Warranty. Used products come with a 3-month Long & McQuade Performance Warranty. Some products (i.e. computers, software, cymbals and other items) are covered only by the manufacturer‘s warranty. Consumables (i.e. strings, reeds, drum sticks, batteries, tubes, cross faders) are excluded as they are designed to be replaced. Cosmetic Damage, Accidental Damage, or problems caused by Humidity or Temperature Issues are not covered. Speakers damaged by overpowering are generally not covered. Our coverage does not provide compensation for loss of use. As of June 2018 the Performance Warranty is no longer transferable. The warranty is only valid in Canada.
Purchasing additional years of coverage
Some manufacturers provide warranties for longer than 1 year; however, these are usually limited warranties that do not provide the same coverage as the Long & McQuade Performance Warranty. Customers interested in more complete and convenient (but not necessarily longer) coverage are still able to purchase additional years of the Performance Warranty.
If you are interested in receiving this coverage for longer than one year, you have the option of purchasing additional years of the Performance Warranty. The pricing is as follows:
- NEW products: Starting at 4% of the current new selling price to double the warranty from 1 year to 2 years. Starting at 4% for each additional year.
- USED products: Starting at 4% of the current new selling price to increase the warranty from 3 months to 1 year. Starting at 4% for each additional year.
- GUITARS: 4% of the current new selling price to double the warranty from 1 year to 2 years. 4% for each additional year. $45 maximum. An additional free setup is not included with additional purchased years of Performance Warranty.
- BAND and ORCHESTRAL instruments: 4% of the current new selling price to double the warranty from 1 year to 2 years. 4% for each additional year.
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| Product | SKU | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| ES-345 Varitone Electric Guitar with Bigsby - Vintage Sunburst | 819211 |
