Serial: 150693
Weight: 7 lbs 10.7 oz

This Gibson Custom 1961 ES-335 Reissue represents one of the most iconic semi-hollow designs ever produced, elevated through the Murphy Lab Heavy Aged treatment for a truly broken-in vintage feel. Every detail — from the neck carve to the finish checking — is designed to replicate the look, feel, and response of a well-played original from the early ’60s.

Built with a 3-ply maple/poplar/maple body and a solid maple center block, this ES-335 delivers the perfect balance between warmth and clarity. You get the airy, resonant character of a semi-hollow with the added focus and feedback resistance of a center block design, making it equally at home on stage or in the studio.

The solid mahogany neck is carved to an authentic SlimTaper ’60s “C” profile, offering a fast, effortless feel that’s immediately familiar. Paired with an Indian rosewood fingerboard, 12" radius, and medium-jumbo frets, the playing experience is smooth, controlled, and responsive across the entire neck.

Under the hood, a set of Custombucker Alnico III pickups delivers classic PAF-inspired tone — warm, open, and incredibly dynamic. Clean tones are rich and articulate, while overdriven sounds retain clarity and note separation without getting muddy. Wired with CTS pots and paper-in-oil capacitors, the controls respond naturally and musically.

The Murphy Lab Heavy Aged finish takes this build to another level, with visible lacquer checking, hardware wear, and a feel that closely mirrors decades of real-world play. It’s not just cosmetic — it contributes to a more tactile, inspiring playing experience right out of the case.

This is a true vintage recreation with none of the compromises — a 335 that delivers the sound, feel, and character of a golden-era original in a highly playable, road-ready instrument.

Highlights

• Gibson Custom 1961 ES-335 Reissue with Murphy Lab Heavy Aging
• Semi-hollow maple/poplar/maple body with solid maple center block
• SlimTaper ’60s “C” neck profile for fast, comfortable playability
• Custombucker Alnico III pickups for authentic PAF-style tone
• Vintage-correct construction with modern reliability

Specifications Body

• Body Style: ES-335 Semi-Hollow
• Top/Back/Sides: 3-Ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
• Center Block: Solid Maple
• Binding: Single-ply Royalite
• Finish: Murphy Lab Heavy Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Neck

• Neck Material: Solid Mahogany
• Neck Profile: SlimTaper ’60s “C”
• Scale Length: 24.75"
• Fingerboard: Indian Rosewood
• Fingerboard Radius: 12"
• Frets: 22 Authentic Medium-Jumbo
• Nut Width: 1.687"
• Nut Material: Nylon
• Inlays: Pearloid Dot
• Neck Joint: Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit

Hardware

• Bridge: ABR-1
• Tailpiece: Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar
• Tuners: Kluson Single Line, Double Ring
• Hardware Finish: Nickel (Aged)

Electronics

• Neck Pickup: Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted)
• Bridge Pickup: Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted)
• Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone (CTS 500K Audio Taper, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors)
• Switching: 3-Way Switchcraft

Miscellaneous

• Serial Number: 150693
• Weight: 7 lbs 10.7 oz
• Case: Gibson Custom Shop Hardshell Case
• Accessories: Certificate of Authenticity

Why Buy from Tone Shop Guitars?

Tone Shop Guitars works directly with Gibson Custom to bring in exceptional instruments that meet a higher standard for tone, feel, and character. Every guitar is professionally inspected, expertly set up, and stored in climate-controlled environments, backed by a team that understands what makes a great Gibson truly stand out.