Gibson Custom 1961 ES-335 Reissue Heavy Aged 60s Cherry w/case 131301

Semi-Hollow Soul

The Historic Reissue ES-335 is back and better than ever thanks to a year of studying, scanning, and listening to original ES 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 1961 Reissue models utilize rounded cutaways, SlimTaper neck profiles scanned from originals, dot inlays, and vintage-replica parts. This model features Heavy Aging by the skilled artisans of the Murphy Lab. The Murphy Lab Heavy Aged finish treatment, paired with heavily aged hardware, simulates decades of heavy play wear, giving it the unique character, vibe, and feel of an original example from the Gibson Golden Era.

Weight: 7lb 13oz

Body

Body Shape -ES-335Body Material -3-Ply Maple/Poplar/MapleCenterblock – Solid MapleBinding – 1-Ply RoyaliteWeight Relief -NoneFinish – Nitrocellulose Lacquer; Murphy Lab Heavy Aged

Neck

Material – Solid MahoganyProfile – Authentic ’61 Skinny C-ShapeScale Length – 24.75″ / 628.65mmFingerboard Material – Indian Rosewood, Hide Glue FitFingerboard Radius – 12″Number Of Frets – 22Frets – Authentic Medium-JumboNut Material – NylonNut Width – 1.69″ / 42.85mmInlays – Pearloid DotJoint – Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit

Hardware

Finish – Nickel; Murphy Lab Heavy AgedTuner Plating – NickelBridge – ABR-1Saddle Material – Nickel-plated BrassTailpiece – Lightweight Aluminum Stop BarTuning Machines – Kluson Single Line, Double RingPickguard – Black 5-Ply Wide BevelTrussRod – Authentic 1950s No-TubeTruss Rod Cover – Authentic Stepped 2-PlyControl Knobs – Black Top Hats with Silver InsertsSwitch Tip – CreamStrap Buttons – AluminumMounting Rings – Black M69 Medium & TallPickup Covers – Authentic Profile Nickel Silver

Electronics

Neck Pickup – Custombucker Alnico 3 (Unpotted)Bridge Pickup – Custombucker Alnico 3 (Unpotted)Controls – 2 Volume, 2 Tone, CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil CapacitorsPickup Selector – 3-Way SwitchcraftOutput Jack – 1/4″ Switchcraft

Miscellaneous

Strings Gauge.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046Case – Black/Yellow Custom Shop HardshellAccessories – Certificate of Authenticity