The Sharp Style and Feel of a Genuine '62
Guitarists around Sweetwater are excited to see Epiphone paying tribute to a distinct double-cut classic a la the Gibson Custom Shop — but with a model year that the shop doesn’t offer! Meet the 1962 Gibson ES-335 Reissue, a delightfully faithful yet humbly priced tribute to the notable historic offering over six decades its senior. Functional and stylistic elements reminiscent of this model year appear throughout, including its unique combination of rounded cutaways, small block inlays, and slimmer neck profile. It's structured just like the original, too, donning a multi-ply maple/poplar semi-hollow body. Classic ES-335 controls apply as well, accompanying a versatile duet of smooth and rich Gibson Custombuckers. The 1962 Gibson ES-335 Reissue is all but tied up with a bow thanks to the final hardware ornamentation of DLX keystone-style tuners and an ABR-1 historical reissue bridge with a proper stopbar tailpiece to match.
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Classic ES with that '62 grip
The narrow, double-cut, and double-bound body of the 1962 Gibson ES-335 Reissue forms a familiar hold for Epiphone and Gibson enthusiasts alike. Plied with that time-tested maple/poplar formula throughout the top, back, and sides, and further carved with a handsome pair of “F” soundholes, the organics of this axe are undeniably straight out of ’62. A set neck of sustain-laden mahogany joins the revelry, shaped to a marvelously manageable Slim Taper profile that hits the playing comfort sweet spot between the profiles of early and mid-'60s Gibsons. Topped with an extra-smooth and 12-inch-radiused rosewood fingerboard, this semi-hollow is ready to sing.
Vintage magic from Custombucker pickups
You’ll absolutely adore the Custombucker pickups in this 1962 Gibson ES-335 Reissue. These pickups were meticulously designed to replicate the sonic magic of the original ’50s-era Patent Applied For humbucker — the mighty PAF. Each Custombucker features Alnico III magnets, delivering a warm, sweet tone that captures the essence of these highly prized early humbuckers. Additionally, Custombuckers boast the same 42-gauge wire and unbalanced coils as the original PAFs, along with a historically accurate unpotted design. Whether you want to nail tasty country licks, dial in searing rock leads, or conjure warm jazz or dirty blues tones, these pickups are guaranteed to satisfy your craving for classic electric guitar sounds.
Iconic appointments abound
Save for its headstock moniker, the 1962 Gibson ES-335 Reissue remains entirely faithful to its namesake of yesteryear. Up top, a set of Epiphone DLX tuning machines come fitted with those legendary Ivoroid keystone buttons, presenting the perfect blend of tuning precision, stability, and mid-century style. Down the fretboard, an outfit of first-year-correct mother-of-pearl block inlays showcases this 1962 Gibson ES-335 Reissue’s enticing historical accuracy. This theme continues down at the body with a genuine ABR-1 Tune-o-matic bridge and stop bar tailpiece combination, neighboring a quartet of ‘60s top hat knobs. Completing the image is a beautiful and era-appropriate finish.
Epiphone 1962 Gibson ES-335 Reissue Features:
- Inspired by Gibson Custom Shop ES-335s, but uniquely tributing 1962
- 5-ply double-cut ES-style body features that legendary maple/poplar semi-hollow construction
- Mahogany neck with '62 ES-335-accurate Slim Taper profile and smooth rosewood fingerboard on top
- Dual Custombuckers tribute the legendary PAF pickup, granting superb clarity, vast dynamic range, and remarkable depth of tone
- Epiphone DLX tuning machines with keystone buttons offer precise tuning adjustability in total style
- ABR-1 TOM bridge and stop bar tailpiece duo promote hardy playability with a classic look
- '62 ES-335-accurate small block MOP fingerboard inlays, top hat knobs, and vintage-style finish paint a period-correct picture
