Gibson Custom Shop 1959 ES-335 Reissue VOS – Antique Pelham Blue
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 1959 Reissue models feature rounded cutaways, Medium C-shape neck profiles scanned from originals, dot inlays and vintage-replica parts.
Tech Specs
General
Number of Strings | 6 |
Left-/Right-handed | Right-handed |
Weight | 3.486 Kilograms / 7,685 |
Body
Body Shape | ES-335 |
Body Material | 3-Ply Maple/Poplar/Maple |
Body Finish | Nitrocellulose Lacquer VOS (Vintage Patina) |
Color | Antique Pelham Blue |
Neck
Neck Material | Solid Mahogany |
Neck Shape | Authentic ’59 Medium C-Shape |
Neck Joint | Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit |
Fingerboard Radius | 304.8 mm / 12″ |
Fingerboard Material | Indian Rosewood, Hide Glue Fit |
Fingerboard Inlay | Pearloid Dot |
Fret Wire | Authentic Medium-Jumbo |
Number of Frets | 22 |
Scale Length | 24.75″ / 628.65mm |
Nut Width | 42.85 mm / 1.687″ |
Nut Material | Nylon |
End Of Board Width | 56.89 mm / 2.239″ |
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Hardware
Bridge | ABR-1 |
Tailpiece | Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar |
Hardware Finish | Nickel |
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
Model | 1959 Gibson Custom shop ES-335 |
Collection | Historic Collection |
Weight Relief | None |
Binding | 1-Ply Royalite |
Saddle Material | Nickel |
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 |
Switch washer | – |
Jack Plate Cover | – |
Control Covers | – |
Strap Buttons | Cream Plastic |
Mounting Rings | Black M69 Medium & Tall |
Pickup Covers | Authentic Profile Nickel Silver |
Output Jack | 1/4″ Switchcraft |
Strings Gauge | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 |
Case | Black/Yellow Custom Shop Hardshell |
Accessories | Certificate of Authenticity. |
Serial Number | A930411 |