Custom 2013 Gibson ES-335 Studio – FVKDPN #002 (One-of-a-Kind)

This guitar began life as a 2013 Gibson ES-335 Studio, originally finished in Midnight Blue and factory-equipped with a single bridge humbucker. It has since been fully transformed—electronically, hardware-wise, and visually—into a truly unique, performance-ready instrument.

All original electronics and hardware have been removed and replaced. The factory PCB has been swapped for a vintage-style single-volume wiring harness, keeping things simple, raw, and responsive. The pickup is a Seymour Duncan Invader SH-8n, delivering massive output, clarity under gain, and an aggressive, modern voice that suits this guitar perfectly.

Visually, this guitar has undergone extensive custom work. The original finish was repainted into a Silverburst, then sanded and burned by hand to create the distressed, organic finish you see now. The result is a bold, worn-in aesthetic with strong Tom DeLonge influence—purposeful, minimal, and unapologetically rock-focused. A light clear coat was applied to lock in the finish while preserving its texture and character.

This guitar is strung with new Ernie Ball 10–46 strings and comes with a ’90s Gibson “Cali Girl” brown and pink hardshell case.

This is the second official FVKDPN Gibson guitar. These instruments are a true labor of love, with many hours invested into both sound and appearance. No two are the same, and they’re built to be played—not just displayed.

Specs & Highlights

• 2013 Gibson ES-335 Studio
• Single bridge pickup configuration
• Seymour Duncan Invader SH-8n
• Vintage-style single volume wiring (PCB removed)
• Custom Silverburst → sanded & burned finish
• Light clear coat
• New Ernie Ball 10–46 strings
• Includes 90s Gibson Cali Girl case
• 8.6lbs
• Body Construction: Laminated maple/poplar/maple with solid maple center block (helps reduce feedback, adds sustain)
• This is not a production-line guitar. This is a true one-of-one custom build (FVKDPN #002), designed for players who want something familiar in the hands but unmistakably different in character.

The mahogany set neck with a rounded “C” profile feels immediately comfortable — broken-in from the first chord. A 24.75” scale keeps the response warm and forgiving, while the baked maple fingerboard adds snap, stability, and a smooth, fast feel under the fingers.

What really sets this guitar apart is the clean, f-hole-free top. Without traditional f-holes, you get a sleeker, more modern look and a slightly tighter, more focused resonance than a standard 335 — perfect for players who want clarity, sustain, and reduced feedback without losing semi-hollow warmth.

The 3-ply maple/poplar/maple construction delivers classic semi-hollow depth, finished in nitrocellulose for maximum resonance and natural aging over time. Minimal binding keeps the aesthetic understated and intentional — nothing extra, nothing wasted.

This is the kind of guitar that doesn’t ask for attention — it earns it.

Built once. Built right. Never repeated.