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Key Features
The Gibson Custom 1964 ES-335 Reissue VOS is a meticulously crafted tribute to a legendary semi-hollow design. Built with a 3-ply maple/poplar/maple body and a solid maple centre block, it delivers the perfect blend of warmth and clarity. The SlimTaper '60s C neck profile, paired with an Indian rosewood fingerboard, offers a smooth, comfortable playing experience. Vintage-accurate details like small block inlays, hide-glue construction, and a nitrocellulose VOS finish complete the authentic feel.
Equipped with a pair of unpotted Custombucker Alnico III pickups, this ES-335 captures the rich, articulate tones that defined the era. The ABR-1 bridge and lightweight aluminium stopbar tailpiece ensure exceptional resonance and sustain, while Kluson tuners provide precise tuning stability. Every detail, from the period-correct hardware to the paper-in-oil capacitors, has been carefully recreated for an authentic '64 ES-335 experience.
Product Ref: 322610
The Gibson Custom 1964 ES-335 Reissue VOS is a true-to-era recreation of one of the most revered semi-hollow guitars ever made. Crafted with a 3-ply maple/poplar/maple body and a solid maple center block, it offers the perfect balance of resonance, sustain, and feedback resistance. The sharp horn cutaways and small block inlays mirror the aesthetics of the original 1964 model, while the 1-ply Royalite binding and black 5-ply wide-bevel pickguard add to its vintage appeal. Finished in a nitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina), this guitar delivers an authentically aged look and feel that captures the spirit of a well-loved classic.
The solid mahogany neck is shaped to a SlimTaper 60s C profile, ensuring a smooth and comfortable playing experience. This neck shape is known for its sleek feel, allowing for effortless fretting and fast movement across the Indian rosewood fingerboard. The 12-inch radius and medium-jumbo frets provide excellent note articulation, making bends and chords feel natural and expressive. With a long tenon joint and hide-glue construction, the neck maximises sustain and resonance, staying true to the high standards of vintage Gibson craftsmanship.
Loaded with a pair of unpotted Custombucker Alnico III pickups, this ES-335 delivers the warm, articulate, and dynamic tones that defined the golden era of semi-hollow guitars. These pickups are designed to recreate the sonic characteristics of original PAFs, offering a rich midrange, smooth highs, and a clear low end. Without the modern wax potting process, the pickups retain a natural openness and sensitivity, responding beautifully to picking dynamics and amplifier settings. From warm jazz chords to expressive blues leads and overdriven rock tones, this guitar captures the essence of a vintage ES-335.
Every detail of this reissue has been carefully chosen to match the construction of the original, including the vintage-style ABR-1 bridge and lightweight aluminum stopbar tailpiece. This combination ensures exceptional sustain, resonance, and tuning stability, allowing notes to ring out with depth and clarity. Kluson single-line, double-ring tuners provide precise tuning adjustments while maintaining the classic Gibson aesthetic. The nylon nut and nylon bridge saddles add a touch of warmth and vintage authenticity, enhancing the overall tonal balance and smooth playing feel.
The Gibson Custom 1964 ES-335 Reissue VOS stays true to its roots with high-quality vintage-style electronics. The CTS 500K audio taper potentiometers provide smooth and responsive volume and tone control, while paper-in-oil capacitors preserve the rich harmonic complexity of the pickups. A three-way Switchcraft toggle switch and Switchcraft output jack ensure reliable performance, making this guitar a perfect combination of classic tone and modern durability. Every component has been carefully chosen to recreate the sound and feel of a true 1964 ES-335, delivering an unparalleled vintage playing experience.