This 2003 Gibson ES-137F blends elements of Gibson’s hollowbody and solidbody designs into a versatile semi-hollow package. It features a laminated maple body with a center block, Florentine cutaway, bound fingerboard, and a pair of '57 Classics that deliver a wide range of classic Gibson tones. The model occupies an interesting place in Gibson’s catalog, offering the visual appeal of the ES line with a construction approach that bridges the gap between an ES-175 and an ES-335.
This example remains in excellent condition, showing only minimal signs of use. The finish has retained its gloss, and the hardware and plastics present nicely throughout. Produced during Gibson’s Memphis-era expansion of the ES lineup, the ES-137F represents a chapter when the company was exploring new interpretations of its long-running hollowbody designs while retaining many familiar features that made those instruments so enduring.
Includes OHSC.
