Gibson Custom 1961 ES-335 Reissue VOS, 60s Cherry

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Gibson Custom 1961 ES-335 Reissue VOS, 60s Cherry

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Gibson Custom 1961 ES-335 Reissue VOS, 60s Cherry Overview

Gibson Custom 1961 ES-335 Reissue Overview by GAK.

A new year, a new decade and a fantastic new Gibson Guitars product lineup that is sure to have something for everyone. After a very successful relaunch in 2019, the Gibson Custom range has drawn inspiration from it's roots while offering the very best in modern luthiery technques to deliver a true modern classic. When you play a Gibson Custom Shop instrument you can easily understand what all the hype is about. This years lineup is fantastic with another anniversary series in the form of the Gibson Custom 60th Anniversary 1960 Les Paul Standard which is available in six colours such as Wide Tomato Burst, Orange Lemon Fade and Washed Bourbon Burst. Other notable additions are the Gibson Custom 1963 Firebird V and 1965 Non-Reverse Firebird V both with a Maestro Vibrola and finished in Vintage Sunburst, the Gibson Custom 1958 Mahogany Explorer and 1958 Mahogany Flying V both in a Walnut finish and the very bold Gibson Custom 1967 Mahogany Flying V with Maestro in Sparkling Burgundy. The Gibson Custom Shop is the pinnacle of craftsmanship, quality and sound excellence. Each instrument celebrates Gibson’s legacy through accuracy, authenticity and attention to detail.

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 1961 Reissue models utilize rounded cutaways, slim-taper neck profiles scanned from originals, dot inlays and vintage-replica parts.

Gibson Custom 1961 ES-335 Reissue Specs:

  • Neck
  • Material: Solid Mahogany
  • Profile: Authentic '61 Skinny C-Shape
  • Scale Length: 24.75
  • Fingerboard Radius: 12
  • Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood, Hide Glue Fit
  • Number Of Frets: 22
  • Frets: Historic Medium-Jumbo
  • Nut Material: Nylon
  • Nut Width: 1.687
  • Joint: Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit
  • Body
  • Body Shape: ES-335
  • Top: 3-Ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
  • Back: 3-Ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
  • Binding: 1-Ply Royalite
  • Weight Relief: None
  • Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer VOS (Vintage Patina)
  • Hardware
  • Finish: Nickel
  • Tuner Plating: Nickel
  • Bridge: ABR-1
  • Tailpiece: Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar
  • Tuning: Kluson Single Line, Double Ring
  • Pickguard: Black 5-Ply Wide Bevel
  • Truss Rod: Authentic 1950s No-Tube
  • 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
  • Miscellaneous
  • Strings: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
  • Case:Black/Yellow Custom Shop Hardshell
  • Accessories: Certificate of Authenticity
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Rated 5.00 out of 5 11/8/2024

Beautiful guitar! My first Gibson for a while. It plays and sounds fantastic, can’t put it down. Attention to detail and finish is, just beautiful. Very, very happy.

James