The Guitar Player's Resource
Hunting for the perfect vintage ES-335 can be a harrowing endeavor — it’s not for the meek. But before you plop down upwards of $15,000 for a less-than-mint original, take the Gibson Custom 1964 ES-335 for a test drive. This spot-on re-creation of Gibson’s legendary semi-hollowbody electric guitar checks all the right boxes, thanks to vintage-accurate construction, period-correct components, and a fit and finish that are fastidious reproductions of the original. You’ll revel in the vibe of this guitar’s resonant 3-ply semi-hollowbody, while its hyper-accurate Medium C-shaped neck yields a classic playability unlike anything you’ve ever felt before. Plug in, and Gibson’s Custombucker pickups serve up smoky humbucker tones that recall those glorious days of yore. Beautifully sculpted body contours and vintage-replica parts complete this superbly crafted guitar.
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 - SlimTaper™ 60s C
Scale Length - 628.65 mm / 24.75 in
Fingerboard Material - Indian Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius - 304.8 mm / 12 in
Neck Material - Solid Mahogany
Fret Count - 22
Frets - Authentic Medium-Jumbo
Nut Material - Nylon
Nut Width - 42.85 mm / 1.687 in
Inlays - Small Block Cellulose Nitrate
Joint - Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit
Hardware
Finish - Nickel
Bridge - ABR-1
Saddle Material - Nylon
Tailpiece - Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar
Tuning Machines - Kluson Single Line, Double Ring
Pickguard - Black 5-Ply Wide Bevel
Truss Rod - Authentic 1950s No-Tube
Truss Rod Cover - Authentic Stepped 2-Ply
Control Knobs - Gold or Black Top Hats w/ Silver Inserts
Switch Tip - Cream
Strap Buttons - Aluminum
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
