Weight: 8.8 lbs

A superb example of a sought-after Custom Shop reissue, this 2002 ES-335 ‘63 Block Inlay finished in classic Sunburst, it captures the look and feel of an early ‘60s original while offering the consistency of Gibson’s Custom Shop craftsmanship from this highly regarded period.

Built using a 3-ply maple/poplar/maple body with a solid maple centre block, this instrument delivers the characteristic balance that makes a 335 so versatile—retaining warmth and air while controlling feedback and adding focus through the midrange. The mahogany neck is carved to a comfortable ‘63 slim taper profile, making for an effortless playing experience up and down the neck, paired with a rosewood fingerboard and classic block inlays.

Tonally, this guitar is exactly what you would hope for from a great ES-335. The ‘57 Classic humbuckers offer a beautifully balanced PAF-style response, with a rounded low end, clear and vocal midrange, and a sweet, open top end that never becomes brittle. Clean tones are rich and articulate, ideal for jazz, soul and blues, while pushing into overdrive reveals a dynamic, harmonically complex voice that responds exceptionally well to touch and picking nuance. The semi-hollow construction adds a natural bloom and depth to notes, making chords feel expansive and lead lines sing with a smooth, expressive character.

Condition is excellent for its age, with only light signs of use, comes in original hard case with paperwork.

Specification:
Model: Gibson Custom Shop ES-335 ‘63 Reissue (2005)
Body: 3-Ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
Centre Block: Solid Maple
Neck: Mahogany, ‘63 Slim Taper Profile
Fingerboard: Rosewood with Block Inlays
Scale Length: 24.75"
Fingerboard Radius: 12"
Frets: Medium Jumbo
Pickups: Gibson ‘57 Classic Humbucker Set
Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 3-Way Toggle
Bridge: ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic
Tailpiece: Lightweight Aluminium Stopbar
Tuners: Kluson Deluxe
Hardware: Nickel