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This is a 1999 Gibson Custom Shop 1963 ES-335 Reissue in Cherry.

Based on the serial number, this is a 1963-spec reissue model manufactured at the Gibson Custom Shop (Nashville plant) in 1999.

Custom Shop instruments from the late 90s are highly acclaimed for their wood selection and meticulous craftsmanship; this period is now referred to as the "Early Historic" or "Good Wood Era," and these guitars are highly sought after, with prices steadily rising in the vintage market.

[Features]

It retains its original factory-installed parts, including pickups, tuners, bridge, and tailpiece. The frets have not been replaced.

Having seen little play, it remains in mint condition—almost like new for a guitar that is approximately 27 years old. It features a beautiful, vibrant cherry red finish. While it lacks typical signs of use such as scratches, tarnishing of metal parts, or weather checking, it possesses a distinguished, vintage-like character and a wonderful vibe.

As a '63 reissue, it features block fingerboard inlays and a "Slim Taper" neck profile—a thinner shape that offers excellent playability.

It delivers rich acoustic resonance, while also providing the characteristic semi-hollow acoustic feel and a solid, driven tone when plugged in.

Neck & Frets: The neck is currently straight, and the truss rod has not been adjusted since purchase. The frets show absolutely no wear, and there are no issues with dead notes or buzzing. Please note that there is some scratchy noise (static) in the volume controls.

[Specifications]

Body: Maple

Neck: Mahogany

Fingerboard: Rosewood

Pickups: Original Humbuckers x2

Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 3-way Switch

Weight: Approx. 3.9kg

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ConditionExcellent (Used)
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Brand
Model
  • Custom Historic '63 ES-335 Block
Finish
  • Faded Cherry
Categories
Year
  • 1998 - 2009
Made In
  • United States
Fretboard Material
  • Rosewood
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
Wood Top Style
  • Plain
Model Sub-Family
Color Family
  • Red
Model Family
Finish Style
  • Gloss
Series
Bridge/Tailpiece Type
  • Stop-Bar
Pickup Configuration
  • HH
Number of Frets
  • 22

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Yamanaka

八王子市, Japan
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