The mahogany neck has a medium cprofil and the wide fretboard as found on late 50searly 60s gibsons. It plays and sounds amazing and has only been lightly used in my nonsmoking home studio. Gibson custom 2015 1959 es335 historic dot reissue electric. The gibson es 335 is the worlds first commercial semihollowbody electric guitar, sometimes known as thinline hollowbody or semiacoustic. Ive also played what must be close to 25 or 30 others at various. Gibson custom 1959 es335 reissue vos vintage burst semihollowbody electric guitar with maplepoplar body, mahogany neck, rosewood fingerboard, and 2 humbucking pickups. The es335 dot also boasts a thintapered 1960s neck and rosewood fingerboard 2434 scale, body and neck binding, and nickelplated hardware with grover tuning heads, the gibson custom shop also gives this guitar an abr1 tuneomatic bridge with stopbar tailpiece, separate volume and tone controls, and a 3way pickup selector switch. Gibson custom shop historic collection 1959 es335 nashville 2008 good condition. Gibson custom es335 dot limited run electric guitar with.
Custom and reissued gibson es 335 there are some beautiful es 335 customs out there for sale and while you are usually looking at a minimum of a couple of grand, its worth the money as you should be getting a truly great guitar that should be played, not stuck in a case as many of the more expensive customs do. It is a semiacoustic guitar with two hollow fholed sides to its body and a solid centre block of maple to anchor the pickups and reduce feedback. The guitar is all original and has little playwear, the original frets are still in perfect shape. King and session legend, larry carlton who has his. Its loud enough to fill the room, plenty resonant, and boasts a brilliant cherry finish that has become synonymous with the 335. The gibson es335 dot has been known by more than one name over the last three. The 1piece mahogany neck has a medium cprofil and the wide fretboard as found on late 50searly 60s gibsons. Gibson 335 historic reissue 2006 antique natural gloss. Unfollow gibson es335 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. For pricing and hold status of this instrument, please check here. These satin es 335 show up sometimes used on various sites including reverb for around this price. Up for sale is a beautiful gibson es 335 in original brown gibson case.
This is a great sounding guitar that has a particularly sweet, singing high end. Gibson custom shop 1959 es 335 dot inlay cherry light aged 2019. Gibson custom shop 2017 limited 1963 es335 block aged. Offered is this near new 2014 59 es 335 dot reissue built in the nashville custom shop factory. Gibson custom shop 63335 vintage reissue es335 cherry 20. Dual ink stamp humbuckers, medium sized neck that is somewhere between a modern 50s and 60s profile, era c. Now, 50 years after reaching this zenith in semiacoustic guitar design, gibson custom is proud to reintroduce one of the most celebrated guitars in its history, the 1959 es335 dot reissue.
Unfollow gibson es 335 custom to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. This gibson es 335 was made in 2007 and its in fine structural condition with only a few small signs of handling that are so minor they dont show up in the photos there is a very minor amount of fret wear, but the frets are in otherwise good shape. The expert craftspeople at gibson custom shop have rendered every contour, profile. Oct 25, 2011 its up to the buyer to decide what he should do, but i think its irresponsible to lead someone to believe that an epiphone dot will be a good equivalent of a gibson es 335. Introduced in 1958, the es335 has proven itself suitable for pop, rock, blues, jazz and a. This design in conjunction with two 57 classic humbucking pickups, provides the. Custom and reissued gibson es 335 there are some beautiful es 335 customs out there for sale and while you are usually looking at a minimum of a couple of grand, its worth the money as you should be getting a truly great guitar that should be played, not stuck in. Up for sale is a fantastic 1982 gibson es335 dot reissue 1959 in its original natural blonde finish. Mar 06, 2012 gibson custom shop wildwood spec nashville 1959 es 335 dot. Gibson custom 1959 es335 historic dot reissue reverb. Just as a squire stratocaster looks to be identical to a custom shop masterbuilt strat, we all know that they are completely different playing experiences and one would. Gibson es 335 dot custom shop 2008 sunburst guitar for sale. The es335 offers a semihollow experience that has simply been unrivaled for decades, with any imitators, but few true competitors.
He gigs with scotty from time to time and has become good friends over the. First known as the es 335 dot, then renamed the es 335 reissue in the 90s, this instrument is based on the technical specs of its 1960s predecessor. Gibson custom shop es 335 nashville custom 1959 reissue dot plain one year after its introduction in 1958, the es 335 settled on its classic configuration. Oh, it did reappear for one year in 2016 in the custom shop line as the custom historic sg standard, so you could have one for more than twice the cost of the former usa model. Gibson custom 1959 es335 historic dot reissue guitar center. Its been seen in the hands of guitarists as diverse as eric clapton, keith richards, b. It was given to kevin woods who plays with ronnie mcdowell as a gift from scotty moore in december of 1994. Its popularity over the years has landed the es335 dot reissue in the hands of many a. Few guitars can match the gibson es335 for sheer star power. Gibson has gone back to the drawing board to create the most accurate vintage es335 reproductions to date. The expert craftspeople at gibson custom shop have rendered every contour. Perhaps due to a minor blemish which is undetectable to me.
This guitar has barely any visible playwear, the original frets are almost like new. The gibson es335 dot has been known by more than one name over the last three decades, but its undoubtedly singular in its popularity as one of gibsons most wellknown reissues. Skip to main content skip to footer site5127474189168696932 platinum 517490 gibson custom 1959 es 335 historic dot reissue guitar center. Up for sale is a fantastic 1982 gibson es 335 dot reissue 1959 in its original natural blonde finish. Electric guitars tagged gibson page 2 huber breese music. First known as the es335 dot, then renamed the es335 reissue in the 90s, this instrument is based on the technical specs of its 1960s predecessor. Gibson es 335 dot reissue 1959 the american guitarstore. Aside from 50s 60s examples these are some of the absolute best 335s available and this one is no exception. Early gibson custom shop es335 dot reissue with a highly figured flamebirdseye maple top in sunburst finish, with the desired tim shaw paf pickups. Custom shop 1959 es335 dot reissue gibson audiofanzine.
Very cool one owner 1981 gibson es335 dot reissue in a rare and original ebony finish. For more infos on my recording equipment and other questions check my homepage. Electric guitars are ten a penny and nowadays there are at least as many models and makers to choose from. Product registration customer service repair and restoration report counterfeits serial number faq gibson guitar specs 20152019 our brands epiphone kramer steinberger krk cerwin vega stanton dj. Gibson custom es335 dot limited run electric guitar with p. Es335 adds solid body thinking with a thinner, double cutaway body and a solid maple block through the center. Mitch gallagher presents the gibson custom 1959 es335 dot reissue, with help from sweetwater sales engineer david mikautadze. Many players prefer the 1959 rounded neck profile, which is a little heftier than the models produced after mid1962, giving you plenty to hold onto. Deciding over 20 gibson custom shop 59 es335 dot reissue vs gibson memphis 59 discussion in guitars in general started by chrome heart, jul 3, 20.
The historic reissue es335 is back and better than ever thanks to a year of. The historic reissue es335 is back and better than ever thanks to a year of studying, scanning, and listening to original examples. Skip to main content skip to footer site5127474189168696932 platinum 517490 gibson custom 1959 es335 historic dot reissue guitar center. Eventually in 2014, after fourteen years of success, gibson decided to move on to something new and discontinued the 61 reissue from the usa line once again. The es 335 offers a semihollow experience that has simply been unrivaled for decades, with any imitators, but few true competitors. Not to be confused with other 59 reissues, this is one of 250 limited edition sunbursts ever made with the vos treatment from gibson. Deciding over 20 gibson custom shop 59 es335 dot reissue. This guitar from the nashville custom shop was made just like an original 1959 es 335. Gibson custom 2015 1959 es335 historic dot reissue. Gibson es 335 dot custom shop schoner medium fat neck. Dual ink stamp humbuckers, medium sized neck that is somewhere between a. Its loud enough to fill the room, plenty resonant, and boasts a brilliant. Offered is this near new 2014 59 es335 dot reissue built in the nashville custom shop factory. The expert craftspeople at gibson custom shop have rendered every contour, profile, inlay and color of the priceless vintage models in magnificent detail.
Gibson es 335 dot reissue 1983 sunburst guitar for sale. Vos guitars have a aged look and feel thanks to the satin finish, brushed pickup covers and bridge, etc it looks its reissue age of 50. Released by the gibson guitar corporation as part of its es electric spanish series in 1958, it is neither fully hollow nor fully solid. The original collection the modern collection the artist collection gibson custom shop. The gibson es335 is the worlds first commercial semihollowbody electric guitar, sometimes known as thinline hollowbody or semiacoustic.
Gibson usa es 335 dot reissue cherry red electric guitar free shipping. Mitch gallagher presents the gibson custom 1959 es 335 dot reissue, with help from sweetwater sales engineer david mikautadze. Known for their high output and amazing look at me when i talk to you treble response, p90s make this es 335 perfect for guitarists that like to be able to go from janglepop and jazz to fullblown, stadiumsized alt. Two new refinements, represented here in the gibson custom shops 1963 es335 block reissue, took the seminal semihollow guitar to new heights of popularity, and sales spiked as a result. Gibson replaced the es335 fingerboards dot inlays with blocks, which both eased visibility and added an extra touch of class. The es335 has also been a staple in the gibson lineup for years, harkening back to a traditional. There are minor flaws, but no more than ive experienced in any other gibsons including those from the late 50s and early 60s. And finally, i wonder what kind of documentation is attached with the gu. The original dot neck es335 had already set the guitar world alight for. Deciding over 20 gibson custom shop 59 es335 dot re. Gibson es 335 dot custom shop 2008 sunburst guitar for. The 1957 les paul goldtop reissue from the gibson custom shop is the closest thing to taking a time machine more than 55 years back in time to land your own original, and now for this limited model from 2019 it features a host of new details to make it the most. This is the custom shop 1959 es335 dot reissue vos limited edition. The gibson memphis es 335 is, hands down, one of the most popular guitars of all time, and for good reason.
So, if you are looking for that classic es335 sound in a modern instrument from gibson, they are out there in the form of the memphis es335 dot reissue, and the current build quality is good enough to make it worth your while to pursue one. Gibson custom shop es335 nashville custom 1959 reissue dot. Gibson custom 1959 es335 dot reissue electric guitar. Les paul models sg models esstyle models basses designer models. Guitare electrique hollow bodysemi hollow body gibson custom shop 1959 es335 dot reissue. The gibson es 335 dot has been known by more than one name over the last three decades, but its undoubtedly singular in its popularity as one of gibson s most wellknown reissues. This gibson es335 was made in 2007 and its in fine structural condition with only a few small signs of handling that are so minor they dont show up in the photos there is a very minor amount of fret wear, but the frets are in otherwise good shape. The es335 1959 reissue was introduced in 2002, so the year of manufacture must be 2008 in this case. The es 335 dot also boasts a thintapered 1960s neck and rosewood fingerboard 2434 scale, body and neck binding, and nickelplated hardware with grover tuning heads, the gibson custom shop also gives this guitar an abr1 tuneomatic bridge with stopbar tailpiece, separate volume and tone controls, and a 3way pickup selector switch. Gibson has gone back to the drawing board to create the most accurate vintage es 335 reproductions to date.
Early gibson custom shop es 335 dot reissue with a highly figured flamebirdseye maple top in sunburst finish, with the desired tim shaw paf pickups. Scotty traded buck sulcer of guitar network in maryland for this in the early 90s. Hi, im thinking about buying a gibson es335 dot plain gloss and let me know if these guitar are custom shop or not. The gibson memphis es335 is, hands down, one of the most popular instruments of all time, and for good reason. Gibson custom shop historic collection 1959 es 335 nashville 2008 good condition. Gibson custom shop es335 nashville custom 1959 reissue dot plain one year after its introduction in 1958, the es335 settled on its classic configuration. There are minor flaws, but no more than ive experienced in any other gibsons including those from the. With this limited edition, the gibson custom shop has added a bit more bite by equipping it with p90 single coil pickups. I would also like to know what kind of serie numbers they have, and so i. New gibson custom shop historic 1959 es 335 dot inlay. To be notified of examples of this or any other model in the future, please email your specific requests to email protected. Gibson custom shop es335 nashville custom 1959 reissue. The result is a playing and ownership experience that will keep you coming back for more.
Gibson es335 dot satin memphis custom shop 2011 cherry. This guitar offers all the improvements gibson introduced in 20, including the new custom bucker paf reproduction pickups, the periodcorrect kluson tuners, hothide glue neck set, historicallycorrect truss rod assembly, more authentic colors and. Gibson custom shop es335 1963 reissue historic sunburst. An in depth discussion of all things related to vintage and newer gibson es335, es345 and es355 electric guitars. Gibson es 335 page 2 gibson custom gibson brands forums. This limited production model from gibson custom captures this desirable classic in greater detail than any reissuestyle guitar previously produced. Its up to the buyer to decide what he should do, but i think its irresponsible to lead someone to believe that an epiphone dot will be a good equivalent of a gibson es335. That year saw the introduction of their first solidbody, the gibson les paul, a significantly different instrument. Fender vibroverb original 1963, vahlbruch spacetime delay. Custom and reissued gibson es 335 custom vintage guitar. This is the custom shop 1959 es 335 dot reissue vos limited edition. Product registration customer service repair and restoration report counterfeits serial number faq gibson guitar specs 20152019 our brands epiphone kramer steinberger krk. Es 335 adds solid body thinking with a thinner, double cutaway body and a solid maple block through the center. I want to buy a gibson es 335 but im confused by all the.
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