Gibson Custom Shop 1959 ES-335 Reissue VOS Vintage Natural With Case
An Undeniable Recreation
The Historic Reissue ES-335 is back and better than ever thanks to a year of studying, scanning, and listening to original examples. The expert craftspeople at Gibson Custom Shop have rendered every contour, profile, inlay and color of the priceless vintage models in magnificent detail. The result is a playing and ownership experience that will keep you coming back for more.
The Gibson Custom 1959 ES-335 Reissue is a true classic. Originally released in 1958 as Gibson's first semi-hollowbody electric guitar, this model has been beloved by guitarists for over six decades, used in a variety of settings. Its combination of tonewoods - maple/poplar/maple body and solid mahogany neck with rosewood fingerboard - produce a warm, resonant sound. The Custombucker Alnico III pickups further enhance this classic instrument's unique tone.
The 1959 Reissue models feature rounded cutaways, Medium C-shape neck profiles scanned from originals, dot inlays and vintage-replica parts. Gibson Custom's Vintage Original Sheen finish option is standard on Custom Shop Historic Reissue models. This VOS finish includes aged components that provide an artisanal, vintage hue. The nitrocellulose coating is buffed to a semi-gloss luster, perfectly simulating the kind of care a guitar receives from years of usage.
The Custom Shop Custombucker pickups of the ’59 ES-335 Reissue model sound straight up amazing. Powered by Alnico III magnets, you'll be able to achieve classic hollowbody-style sounds for all styles of music from warm jazz to dirty blues. Utilizing CTS audio taper pots and paper-in-oil capacitors, individualized volume and tone controls, this guitar gives you the ability effortlessly craft a variety of tones.
Any Gibson Custom Shop guitar is a magical thing, and this one especially stands out as special. A hardshell case is included, as well as a COA. Get it today before it's gone!
SPECIFICATIONS
BODY
Body Style: ES
Body Shape: ES-335
Body Material: 3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
Centerblock: Solid Maple
Binding: 1-Ply Royalite
Body Finish: Nitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina)
Weight Relief: None
NECK
Profile: 50s Rounded Medium C
Scale Length: 628.65 mm / 24.75 in
Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius: 304.8 mm / 12 in
Fret Count: 22
Frets: Authentic Medium-Jumbo
Nut Material: Nylon
Nut Width: 42.85 mm / 1.687 in
Inlays: Pearloid Dot
Joint: Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit
HARDWARE
Finish: 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 Gauge: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Case: Brown/Pink Custom Shop Hardshell
Accessories: Certificate of Authenticity
SKU: 59ES335VOVNNH1