1959 Gibson ES-335 Murphy Lab Ultra Light Cherry 2023

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Est 1985

In Store – In Minty Fresh condition. Rare to find custom order in Cherry. Standard release is in Blonde and Ebony.

Features

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 1959 ES™ Reissue models feature rounded cutaways, Medium C-shape neck profiles scanned from originals, dot inlays, and vintage-replica parts. It also features Light Aging by the skilled artisans of the Murphy Lab. The Murphy Lab Light Aged finish treatment, paired with lightly aged hardware, simulates decades of natural play wear, giving it the unique character, vibe, and feel of an original example from the Gibson Golden Era.

Neck

Neck Material – Solid Mahogany
Neck Profile – Authentic ’59 Medium C-Shape
Scale Length – 24.75
Fingerboard Material – Indian Rosewood, Hide Glue Fit
Fingerboard Radius – 12
Number Of Frets – 22
Frets – Authentic Medium-Jumbo
Nut Material – Nylon
Nut Width – 1.687
Inlays – Pearloid Dot
Joint – Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit

BODY

Body Shape – ES-335
Body Material – 3-Ply Maple/Poplar/Maple

HARDWARE

Hardware Finish – Nickel; Murphy Lab Light Aged
Tuner Plating – Nickel
Bridge – ABR-1
Saddle Material – Nickel-plated Brass
Tailpiece – Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar
Tuning Machines – Kluson Single Line, Single Ring
Pickguard – Black 5-Ply Wide Bevel
TrussRod – Authentic 1950s No-Tube
Truss Rod Cover – Authentic Stepped 2-Ply
Control Knobs – Amber Butyrate Top Hats
Switch Tip – Amber Catalin
Mounting Rings – Black M69 Medium & Tall
Pickup Covers – Authentic Profile Nickel Silver

ELECTRONICS

Neck Pickup – Custombucker Alnico 3 (Unpotted)
Bridge Pickup – Custombucker Alnico 3 (Unpotted)
Accessories – Certificate of Authenticity

The Gibson 1959 ES-335 Vintage Natural Ultra Light Aged – Featuring Ultra Light Aging by the skilled artisans of the Murphy Lab.

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Listed2 years ago
ConditionMint (Used)
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Brand
Model
  • Custom Shop Murphy Lab '59 ES-335 Reissue Ultra Light Aged
Finish
  • Cherry
Categories
Year
  • 2023
Made In
  • United States
Fretboard Material
  • Rosewood
Fretboard Radius
  • 12"
Body Material
  • Maple
  • Poplar
Neck Construction
  • Set-Neck
Body Shape
  • Double Cutaway
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Body Type
  • Semi-Hollow Body
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Neck Material
  • Mahogany
Offset Body
  • Non-Offset Body
Model Family
Series
Finish Features
  • Relic
Bridge/Tailpiece Type
  • Stop-Bar
Pickup Configuration
  • HH
Model Sub-Family
Nut Width
  • 1.69"
Scale Length
  • 24.75"
Number of Frets
  • 22

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