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Gibson Custom 1959 ES-335 Reissue VOS - Vintage Burst Demo

Semi-hollowbody Electric Guitar with Maple/Poplar Body, Mahogany Neck, Rosewood Fingerboard, and 2 Humbucking Pickups - Vintage Burst
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There is a small indentations appearing at the bottom of the body. There may also be fine blemishes on various parts of the instrument that are not photographed. These blemishes do not show well in photos, if at all. The following accessories are included: case keys, toggle cap and COA.

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Classic Semi-hollowbody Electric from Gibson

Get a true American original with the Gibson Custom 1959 ES-335 Reissue. Introduced in '58 as Gibson's first semi-hollowbody electric guitar, the ES-335 has continued to win over legions of devoted players for 60-plus years. Featuring a beautifully resonant maple/poplar/maple body, solid mahogany neck with rosewood fingerboard, and a pair of Custombucker Alnico III pickups, this vintage instrument puts out one-of-a-kind tone that is ideal for jazz and blues but can translate easily into rock as well. Many guitarists at Sweetwater have fallen in love with the Gibson Custom 1959 ES-335 Reissue. Get your hands on one, and you will too.

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Legendary tone from alnico humbuckers

The Custom Shop Custombucker pickups in the ’59 ES-335 Reissue are catnip for tube amplifiers. Each with its own volume and tone controls, these unpotted pickups will let you nail chimey country licks as easily as you dial in searing rock tones. The Alnico III magnets give you classic hollowbody-style tones for everything from warm jazz to dirty blues. And handwired with CTS audio taper pots and paper-in-oil capacitors, you’ll have nearly endless tone shaping control at your fingertips.

Vintage Original Sheen finish for the look and feel of a classic

Gibson Custom's Vintage Original Sheen finish option comes standard on Custom Shop Historic Reissue models. The VOS finish package includes lightly aged parts that impart an authentic vintage patina. The nitrocellulose finished it buffed to a light matte appearance, giving a look and feel of a guitar that has been lovingly played and cared for over the years.

Gibson Custom 1959 ES-335 Reissue Features:

  • Maple/poplar/maple semi-hollowbody shouts, barks, and howls blues and rock
  • Centerblock design adds sustain and controls feedback
  • Specially calibrated Custombucker Alnico III pickups deliver vintage PAF-like tone
  • Authentic ’59 Medium "C" neck profile with rolled binding and Indian rosewood fingerboard
  • 2 volumes, 2 tones, 3-way toggle switch for a wide array of tone shaping possibilities
  • Adjustable ABR-1 bridge with plated brass saddles enhances tone and playability
  • Kluson Single Line, Single Ring tuners keep you in tune onstage and in the studio
  • Classic pearloid dot inlays
  • Vintage Original Sheen finish package with light matte nitrocellulose and aged hardware

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Tech Specs

  • General
  • Number of Strings 6
  • Left-/Right-handed Right-handed
  • Body
  • Body Type Semi-hollowbody
  • Body Shape 1959 ES-335
  • Body Material 3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
  • Body Finish Satin Nitrocellulose Lacquer
  • Color Vintage Burst
  • Neck
  • Neck Material Mahogany
  • Neck Shape Authentic '59 Medium C
  • Neck Joint Set Neck
  • Radius 12"
  • Fingerboard Material Rosewood
  • Fingerboard Inlay Pearloid Dots
  • Number of Frets 22
  • Scale Length 24.75"
  • Nut Width 1.6875"
  • Nut Material Nylon
  • Hardware
  • Bridge/Tailpiece ABR-1 Lightweight Aluminum Stopbar Tailpiece
  • Tuners Kluson Waffleback with Pearloid tips
  • Electronics
  • Neck Pickup Custombucker Alnico III Humbucker
  • Bridge Pickup Custombucker. Alnico III Humbucker
  • Controls 2 x volume, 2 x tone
  • Switching 3-way toggle pickup switch
  • Miscellaneous
  • Strings .010-.046
  • Case/Gig Bag Hardshell Case
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 59ES335VOVBNH1

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Amazing

I have been playing guitar for over 50 years and this guitar plays like I have owned it for 50 years. It literally took minutes to feel this way. The workmanship is top shelf, plays like butter, and the pickups are perfectly matched to my Princeton reverb. Sweetwater is a class operation and Aaron my salesperson makes this a 10-star deal.
by Walter Tore's Spontobeat from reno, NV on
Music background: Creator of Spontobeat, lived/played around the world for 20 years with my band and many greats of blues/R&R, have a home recording studio.

Can’t put this one down...

I've had this guitar for 5 months now and find myself picking it up daily... it's a pure joy to play. If you're looking for a 335 you can't go wrong with this one. Thanks James for finding this one for me.
by Chris from Plano on

Best guitar I ever owned

Best guitar I ever owned, I have a 58 and 59 LP Reissue, a 3 pickup Black Beauty, Custom Shop 57 Strat, 52 and 63 Tele, a also a Gibson ES-175, and that 59 ES-335 can get all theses sounds, from Rock to Jazz, Blues to Prog, Punk to Pop, Alternative to Fusion, and so much more, this is the guitar that can do it all!
by Fanst from Montreal on
Music background: Pro Guitar Player

Nashville VOS 1959 reissue is spot on

I received my Nashville 1959 VOS reissue after waiting 2 months for allotment to arrive. The 1959 VOS 335 is spot-on of the original model (only 592 were built). The craftsmanship is flawless and the playability/sound are outstanding. I don't know how this model could be improved. It plays like a dream and was well worth the price and wait.
by Jeff Brewer on

GIBSON NASHVILLE 335's ARE NO GOOD

The BEST ES-335s came from the Memphis factory.
Nashville is not setup for...or experienced in building proper 335's.
Also, Nashville puts Les Paul pickups on their 335's ( NO GOOD ).
Memphis had their own *special* 335 pickups--which were UNDERWOUND.
The Memphis operation was setup specially for building the ES-335.
Nashville is setup mainly for producing the Les Paul.
This particular guitar is a Nashville 335.
POOR MATERIALS...POOR WORKMANSHIP...POOR FINISH...and POOR SOUND.
Also...using Les Paul pickups.
by ipmala on
Music background: EXPERIENCED COLLECTOR & PLAYER
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