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Gibson's Custom Shop division produces some of the finest electric guitars in the world. All handcrafted, many of these Custom Shop instruments are based on iconic models from Gibson's illustrious past. And this 1964 ES-335 Reissue VOS captures the spirit of one of Gibson's most adored hollowbody models from the golden age of guitar design.
Faithfully adhering to the classic 1964 formula, this Custom Shop ES-335 Reissue VOS recreation boasts an authentic '64 medium C-shaped neck for a comfortable feel, and also comes equipped with vintage-voiced Gibson Custombucker Alnico III pickups that project a rich and powerful tone.
Here's what Gibson says about the Custom Shop 1964 ES-335 Reissue VOS:
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 1964 Reissue models utilise sharp horn cutaways, medium C-shape neck profiles scanned from originals, small block inlays and vintage-replica parts.
Spécifications:
Body
Body Shape: ES-335
Body Material: 3-Ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
Centerblock: Solid Maple
Binding: 1-Ply Royalite
Weight Relief: None
Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer VOS (Vintage Patina)
Neck
Material: Solid Mahogany
Profile: Authentic '64 Medium C-Shape
Scale Length: 24.75" / 628.65mm
Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood, Hide Glue Fit
Fingerboard Radius: 12"
Number Of Frets: 22
Frets: Authentic Medium-Jumbo
Nut Material: Nylon
Nut Width: 1.69" / 42.85mm
Inlays: Small Block Cellulose Nitrate
Joint: Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit
Hardware
Finish: Nickel
Tuner Plating: 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
Miscellaneous
Strings: 10-46
Case: Black/Yellow Custom Shop Hardshell
Accessories: Certificate of Authenticity