Gibson ES-335 50s, Vintage Natural 201360148

Bringing the options of the Les Paul Standard series to the semi-hollow lineup, the ES-335 50s captures the classic features, larger neck profile, and timeless cosmetics of the original 1958 models.

Key Specifications & Build

• Body & Construction: Semi-hollow thinline body crafted from three-ply maple, poplar, and maple, paired with a solid maple centerblock for enhanced sustain and reduced feedback. Finished with single-ply cream binding around the top and back.

• Neck: Mahogany neck featuring a beefy, substantial Rounded C profile, paired with a bound rosewood fretboard, 22 medium jumbo frets, and classic acrylic dot inlays ("dot neck" style).

• Electronics: Powered by a pair of Custombucker pickups with Alnico 3 magnets, designed to replicate the tone of late-1950s PAF humbuckers. Hand-wired with 500k volume and tone controls and a three-way toggle switch.

• Hardware: Equipped with Vintage Deluxe tuners with keystone buttons, a Graph Tech® nut, an ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic™ bridge, and an aluminum Stop Bar tailpiece.

• Aesthetics & Extras: Styled with a 1959-style five-ply long pickguard and gold Top Hat knobs with dial pointers. Available in Vintage Tobacco Burst, Vintage Natural, and Ebony gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finishes, complete with a Gibson hardshell case.

Highlighted Features at a Glance

• Authentic 1958 Heritage: Designed specifically for players who prefer the chunkier neck profile and vintage appointments of the earliest ES-335 models.

• Custombucker Performance: Alnico 3 pickups deliver the legendary warmth, clarity, and dynamic response of original PAFs.

• Feedback Resistance: Solid maple centerblock construction balances semi-hollow resonance with modern volume control.

• Classic Styling: Traditional dot inlays, a long pickguard, and multiple gloss finish options round out this iconic release.

Highlights

• Semi-hollow layered maple/poplar body with solid maple centerblock
• Mahogany neck with a Rounded C profile
• Bound rosewood fretboard with 22 medium jumbo frets and acrylic dot inlays
• Custombucker Alnico 3 pickups
• Vintage Deluxe tuners
• Gibson hardshell case