Hunting for the perfect vintage ES-335 can be a harrowing endeavor — it’s not for the meek. But before you plop down upwards of $15,000 for a less-than-mint original, take the Gibson Custom 1964 ES-335 Reissue for a test drive. This spot-on re-creation of Gibson’s legendary semi-hollowbody electric guitar checks all the right boxes, thanks to vintage-accurate construction, period-correct components, and a fit and finish that are fastidious reproductions of the original. You’ll revel in the vibe of this guitar’s resonant 3-ply semi-hollowbody, while its hyper-accurate Medium "C"-shaped neck yields a classic playability unlike anything you’ve ever felt before. Plug in, and Gibson’s Custombucker pickups serve up smoky humbucker tones that recall those glorious days of yore. Beautifully sculpted body contours and vintage-replica parts complete this superbly crafted guitar. The 1964 ES-335 Reissue offers a playing and ownership experience that’s guaranteed to keep you coming back for more.
-Superbly crafted guitar re-creation of a 1964 ES-335 semi-hollowbody electric guitar
-Boasts vintage-accurate construction and components, plus true-to-the-original fit and finish
-Resonant semi-hollow maple/poplar/maple body delivers just the right vibe
-Medium "C"-shaped solid mahogany neck yields the classic playability you’ve been dreaming of
-Custombucker pickups serve up smoky humbucker tones that recall those glorious days of yore
-CTS 500K audio taper potentiometers and paper-in-oil capacitors give you dead-on 1964 ES-335 tone
-Classic Kluson Double Ring tuners and Top Hat knobs lend even more visual vintage vibe and style
-Vintage Original Sheen finish package with light matte nitrocellulose and aged hardware
Number of Strings: 6
Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
Body Type: Semi-hollowbody
Body Shape: 1964 ES-335
Body Material: 3-ply Maple/Poplar
Body Finish: Vintage Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Color: Vintage Burst
Neck Material: Solid Mahogany
Neck Shape: ‘64 Medium C
Neck Joint: Set Neck
Radius: 12"
Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood
Fingerboard Inlay: Small Block Cellulose Nitrate
Number of Frets: 22, Medium Jumbo
Scale Length: 24.75"
Nut Width: 1.687"
Nut Material: Nylon
Bridge/Tailpiece: ABR-1 Bridge with Lightweight Aluminum Stopbar Tailpiece
Tuners: Kluson Single Line
Neck Pickup: Custombucker Alnico III Humbucker
Bridge Pickup: Custombucker Alnico III Humbucker
Controls: 2 x volume, 2 x tone
Switching: 3-way toggle pickup switch
*Excellent Condition