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 utilize sharp horn cutaways, medium C-shape neck profiles scanned from originals, small block inlays and vintage-replica parts.

Features

• Faithfully recreates the iconic ES-335 design through precise study of original vintage instruments for authentic tone and feel.
  
• Features a 3-Ply Maple/Poplar/Maple ES-335 body with Nitrocellulose Lacquer VOS finish for true vintage character and resonance.
  
• Equipped with Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted) neck and bridge pickups for rich, dynamic, vintage-accurate tone.
  
• Indian Rosewood fingerboard with hide glue fit enhances traditional resonance and period-correct craftsmanship.
  
• Medium C-shape neck profile modeled from original 1964 specifications delivers authentic vintage playing feel and comfort.
  
• Sharp horn cutaways preserve classic ES-335 styling while improving upper-fret access.
  
• Custom Shop craftsmanship ensures historically accurate detailing, construction, and collectible-grade quality.

Specifications

General
Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer VOS (Vintage Patina)
Color: Nickel 60s Cherry
Weight Relief: None

Body
Body Shape: ES-335
Body Material: 3-Ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
Centerblock: Solid Maple
Binding: 1-Ply Royalite

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

Electronics
Bridge Pickup: Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted)
Controls: 2 Volume / 2 Tone CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors
Output Jack: Switchcraft

Hardware
Tuning Machines: Kluson Single Line, Double Ring
Tuner Plating: Nickel
Truss Rod: Authentic 1950s No-Tube
Truss Rod Cover: Authentic Stepped 2-Ply
Tailpiece: Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar
Saddle Material: Nylon
Pickguard: Black 5-Ply Wide Bevel
Control Knobs: Gold or Black Top Hats w/ Silver Inserts
Switch Tip: Cream
Strap Buttons: Aluminum
Mounting Rings: Black M69 Medium & Tall
Strings Gauge: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046

Accessories
Case: Black/Yellow Custom Shop Hardshell
Certificate of Authenticity: Included