Description
Gibson Custom Shop's 1959 ES-335 Reissue features expert craftsmanship and has been meticulously designed to feature the classic sound, comfortable in-hand feel, and undeniable aesthetics of an ES-335 straight out of 1959. Every body contour, inlay, and specification of this guitar has been expertly recreated in this VOS model, resulting in a remarkable vintage vibe and in-hand feel that needs to be played to be believed. With vintage-replica parts, dot inlays, rounded cutaways, and a medium C-shaped neck profile scanned from original '59 ES-335s, this Custom Shop creation exudes late-fifties authenticity through and through, and you'll love its sleek Ebony finish. Tonally, you get the stellar sound of two Custombucker Alnico III humbucking pickups, which work together with CTS 500K audio taper pots and paper-in-oil capacitors to deliver the sweet sound of a true '59 Gibson. With its spectacular sound, in-hand feel, and stunning overall attention to detail, you won't want to miss out on this Gibson Custom Shop 1959 Reissue ES-335.
-Weight: 8 lbs. 2.5 oz.
-Neck Thickness at 1F: 0.89"
-Neck Thickness at 12F: 0.97"
Specs:
Body
-Body Shape: ES-335
-Body Material: 3-Ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
-Centerblock: Solid Maple
-Binding: 1-Ply Royalite
-Weight Relief: None
-Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer VOS (Vintage Patina)
Neck
-Material: Solid Mahogany
-Profile: Authentic '59 Medium C-Shape
-Scale Length: 24.75"
-Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood, Hide Glue Fit
-Fingerboard Radius: 12"
-Number Of Frets: 22
-Frets: Authentic Medium-Jumbo
-Nut Material: Nylon
-Nut Width: 1.687"
-Inlays: Pearloid Dot
-Joint: Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit
Hardware
-Finish: Nickel
-Tuner Plating: Nickel
-Bridge: ABR-1
-Saddle Material: Nickel-plated Brass
-Tailpiece: Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar
-Tuning Machines: Kluson Single Line, Single Ring
-Pickguard: Black 5-Ply Wide Bevel
-Truss Rod: Authentic 1950s No-Tube
-Truss Rod Cover: Authentic Stepped 2-Ply
-Control Knobs: Amber Butyrate Top Hats
-Switch Tip: Amber Catalin
-Strap Buttons: Cream Plastic
-Mounting Rings: Black M69 Medium & Tall
-Pickup Covers: Authentic Profile Nickel Silver
Electronics
-Neck Pickup: Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted)
-Bridge Pickup: Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted)
-Controls: 2 Volume/2 Tone CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors
-Pickup Selector: 3-Way Switchcraft
-Output Jack: Switchcraft
Miscellaneous
-Strings: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
-Case: Brown/Pink Custom Shop Hardshell
-Accessories: Certificate of Authenticity
