Schotime5 Posted December 16, 2017 Share Posted December 16, 2017 I have an opportunity to trade a Mexi Fender Strat that I don't like that I've got beefed up with lots of upgrades and some cash like maybe five six hundred bucks, for a Gibson es 137. I don't know anything about the 137 do any of you have information please? Thoughts especially from people who have them. I've been wanting a Gibson and a hollow body, so I could kill two birds with one stone. I have 2 nice Epiphone Les Paul's that I swapped out and upgraded as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny3j Posted December 16, 2017 Share Posted December 16, 2017 There are three basic ES-137 models - Classic, Custom or Billie Joe Armstrong model. Here's mine, bought by my wife as a birthday gift . It's a little unusual because it's a Classic but has the Varitone circuit which is usually only fitted to the Custom model: Haven't seen one like it since, it's my ideal Gibson electric combo of Les Paul, ES-175 and ES-345 . I say go for it, it's a very versatile & well regarded model and is a lot of guitar for the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versatile Posted December 17, 2017 Share Posted December 17, 2017 The ES137 is/was a superb guitar..... Important to hold and play.....it is quite heavy.... It is a 'semi'....not a full hollow Go for it.... Or consider a 335, 330 or 225 V Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnytuinals Posted December 18, 2017 Share Posted December 18, 2017 I bought a Billie Joe Armstrong ES137 New from ZZounds for $1440. It does come with 2 Memphis P90s and only 2 knobs lol. For the price at what I got with 3 Autographs I cannot complain..........JT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DGH555 Posted December 21, 2017 Share Posted December 21, 2017 If you want a semi-hollow body go for this. I have 137 Custom. It's a very nice guitar. I love it. The Classics are a bit different but I think they are also very well put together. My Custom is quite heavy. But, it's an incredibly versatile guitar. Trading it for a strat you customized is tough to gauge. They're such different guitars. I have a strat too. Gibson semi-hollows are really my faves. Happy to have both (and an ES Les Paul just came in the mail today. But had to send it straight to the shop. Bought it used and one pick-up doesn't work right). More on that later. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayinLA Posted December 22, 2017 Share Posted December 22, 2017 I have an opportunity to trade a Mexi Fender Strat that I don't like that I've got beefed up with lots of upgrades and some cash like maybe five six hundred bucks, for a Gibson es 137. I don't know anything about the 137 do any of you have information please? Thoughts especially from people who have them. I've been wanting a Gibson and a hollow body, so I could kill two birds with one stone. I have 2 nice Epiphone Les Paul's that I swapped out and upgraded as well. no brainer...do it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny V Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 I owned a ES-135 a few years back which is the older version of the ES-137, and I've owned several Strats too. The 137 is a great guitar. Your getting the better part of that deal as long as the 137 has no issues. Do the trade, you won't regret it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffytune Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 As with any hollow or semi hollow body, be sure to inspect it for signs of damage. If your not sure how to, pay to have a Lutier inspect it first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnappi Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 Yup, the 137 is a great git. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lars-ake Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 Got mine today! 2004 Classic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldorado2001 Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Got mine today! 2004 Classic My 137 Classic is the best guitar I've ever held in my hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShowPony Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 I have a 2013 model in "Light Burst" The tuning pegs are a bit tight to turn but otherwise I've had no issues with it. I keep comparing it to my R9 Les Paul. It sounds a bit different, more bite. The LP sounds very "creamy" but sometimes you get tired of that. The 137 has a lot of maple so it has more "attack" and it absolutely "owns" open chords. Compared to other guitars though - for example it doesn't sound anything like a Strat or a Tele, more of a variation of a Les Paul type of sound. People say the 137 sounds quite different to a 335 - thats a comparison I'd like to do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-28 Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 There are three basic ES-137 models - Classic, Custom or Billie Joe Armstrong model. Here's mine, bought by my wife as a birthday gift . It's a little unusual because it's a Classic but has the Varitone circuit which is usually only fitted to the Custom model: Haven't seen one like it since, it's my ideal Gibson electric combo of Les Paul, ES-175 and ES-345 . I say go for it, it's a very versatile & well regarded model and is a lot of guitar for the money. Wow. That is a nice 6er. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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