Description:
The ES-335 model is one of the most recognisable in Gibson’s iconic instrument range. Considered by many as the quintessential semi-hollow guitar, this beautiful Custom Shop 1964 VOS model recaptures the essence of these timeless instruments.
Sure to appeal to traditionalists, the Gibson Custom Shop 1964 ES-335 has many time-honoured features, including an old-school VOS nitrocellulose lacquer finish.
The ES-335 is regarded for its elegant semi-hollow body, which allows you to achieve bright and open sounds with plenty of natural acoustic-like volume. Formed from a 3-ply Maple/Poplar combination, these tonewoods give this guitar plenty of vibrancy and top-end definition. The Vintage Petrina nitro VOS finish is the pinnacle of aged Gibson semi-hollows – slick aged looks, smooth feel and resonant sound all in one.
To add some warmth, the ES-335's body is paired with a solid Mahogany neck; topped with an Indian Rosewood fingerboard for a silky feel under the fingers, complete with hide glue fit. The neck adheres to Gibson's ’64 medium C profile, offering just the right amount of grip that’ll keep both traditionalists and contemporary players happy.
A double-dose of medium-output Alnico III Custombuckers offer a balanced, warm tone with a beautifully dynamic break-up. Although semi-hollow guitars are more synonymous with jazz players, with distortion these humbuckers can get raunchy in no time.
Next up, the ’64 335 VOS comes installed with an ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridge, providing a stable and solid feel under the picking hand. With its simple and accessible design making it easy to adjust your action and intonation, you can easily manipulate your setup on-the-fly. Fitted with nickel-plated brass saddles, their traditional-style design yields greater sustain and top-end sparkle.
Technical specifications:
Top Material | 3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple |
Body Material | Maple "Thermally Engineered" |
Body Finish | Nitrocellulose Lacquer VOS (Vintage Patina) |
Neck Wood | Solid Mahogany |
Neck Profile | Authentic '64 "C" |
Fretboard Material | Indian Rosewood, Hide Glue Fit |
Frets | 22, Authentic Medium-Jumbo |
Fingerboard Radius | 12" |
Fingerboard Inlays | Pearloid Dot |
Nut Material | Nylon |
Width at Nut | 1.687" |
Scale Length | 24.75" |
Neck pickup | Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted) |
Bridge pickup | Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted) |
Controls | 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 3-way switch |
Electronics | CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors |
Bridge | ABR-1 |
Tailpiece | Lightweight Aluminium Stopbar |
Tuners | Kluson Single Line, Single Ring |
Case | Gibson Custom Shop Black/Yellow Harshell Case |
Additional info:
Country of origin: | United States |
Condition: | New |
Warranty: | 3 years |
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This instrument is inspected and setup free of charge by our luthier before shipping.
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