Pre Loved Gibson USA Midtown Ebony with Case 2013

Made October 28th 2013, Production Number 84.

Fair amount of dents and scratches hence below average market price.

Neck has been glassed to remove the nitro gloss by a previuos owner.

Guitar is on its orginal frets and shows only very light fret wear.

Guitar has been through the workshop and had a tone pot replaced, original in case.

Includes original Gibson USA Hard Case

New Ernie Ball regular slinky strings fitted.

 

 

The Gibson USA Midtown Custom is a stylish semi-hollow electric guitar that blends classic Gibson warmth with a more modern, compact feel. Introduced as a USA-made alternative to larger ES-style guitars, the Midtown sits somewhere between a Les Paul and an ES-335 in both size and tone. The 2013 Ebony version is especially striking with its gloss black finish, cream binding, and upscale Custom-style appointments.

Construction-wise, the guitar features a chambered mahogany body with a solid maple top rather than the traditional laminated ES-style construction. This gives it:

• More sustain and punch

• Better feedback resistance

• A tighter low end

• A lighter, more comfortable feel

The smaller body size makes it easier to handle than a full ES-335 while still delivering airy semi-hollow character.

Typical specifications for the 2013 Ebony model include:

• Mahogany neck

• 24.75" scale length

• 22 frets

• Bound fingerboard

• Tune-o-matic bridge

• Grover tuners

• Nitrocellulose lacquer finish

Many 2013 Midtown Customs came fitted with Gibson Burstbucker pickups, while some Midtown Standards used ’57 Classics depending on the exact trim level. Both pickup sets are known for rich vintage-style output with plenty of clarity and dynamic response.

Tonally, the Midtown Ebony is very versatile:

• Warm and full clean tones

• Smooth blues and jazz response

• Thick classic rock crunch

• Excellent sustain for lead playing

• More focused and tighter than a traditional hollowbody

Players often describe it as combining:

• The sustain and attack of a Les Paul

• The openness of an ES-335

• The comfort of a smaller semi-hollow guitar

The ebony finish with Custom-style cosmetics gives it a premium appearance, including:

• Multi-ply binding

• Block inlays on some models

• Split-diamond style headstock detailing on Custom versions

• Gold or chrome hardware depending on specification

The Midtown series was discontinued after only a few years, which has helped the 2013 models develop a strong following among Gibson fans looking for something slightly different from the standard Les Paul or ES range. Many players appreciate them as underrated USA-made Gibsons with excellent craftsmanship and distinctive styling.