2014 Gibson Memphis 1963 ES-335 Block Reissue – Cherry

For sale is my beautiful 2014 Gibson Memphis ‘63 ES-335 Block Reissue in Cherry. This is one of Gibson’s premium, vintage-spec ES-335 reissues from the Memphis era, built with historically accurate construction techniques, premium components, and exceptional attention to detail.

These early Memphis ‘63 Reissues are highly regarded for their vintage accuracy, craftsmanship, and tone. They were frequently marketed as Memphis Custom Shop instruments and represent a significant step above Gibson’s standard-production ES-335 models.

Historic Specifications & Features

• 1963 ES-335 Reissue with period-correct small-block fingerboard inlays
• Cherry nitrocellulose lacquer finish
• BurstBucker 1 (neck) and BurstBucker 2 (bridge) humbuckers — factory specification
• Mahogany neck with vintage ’63 profile
• Extended neck tenon with traditional hide-glue neck joint
• Historic-spec semi-hollow construction with maple center block
• Rosewood fingerboard with period-correct binding
• Vintage-style ABR-1 bridge and lightweight stopbar tailpiece
• Period-correct wiring with Black Beauty capacitors
• Kluson-style vintage tuners
• Nickel hardware

Guitar Details

• Year: 2014
• Model: Gibson Memphis 1963 ES-335 Block Reissue
• Factory Model Number: ES635BNH1
• Serial Number: 03449
• Factory Inspection Date: February 14, 2014
• Finish: Cherry
• Made in: Memphis, Tennessee, USA

Condition & Included Accessories

Purchased used in 2022 and carefully maintained since. A beautiful example of Gibson’s Memphis-era craftsmanship.

Includes original Gibson hardshell case, Certificate of Authenticity, and original factory inspection paperwork documenting the model, serial number, and inspection date.

A Note on the Custom Shop Designation

Gibson’s Memphis Historic Reissues were frequently sold and advertised as Memphis Custom Shop instruments, and you’ll find contemporary dealer listings using that designation.

For clarity, this is the premium Memphis-built 1963 Reissue, not a Nashville Custom Shop Historic model. It shares many of the vintage-oriented construction features and appointments associated with Gibson’s higher-end Historic instruments.

Final Thoughts

The Memphis ’63 Reissues are fantastic instruments that capture much of the feel, responsiveness, and character of an early-1960s ES-335 without the vintage price tag.

A great opportunity to own a well-documented example from this highly regarded period of Gibson ES production.

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