Chico, CA, United States
About this listing
This Gibson Memphis ES-335 '63 Reissue is fitted with a matched pair of Tone Specific Bloombucker pickups — neck reading 7.34k, bridge at 8.28k — voiced to replicate the PAF-era character associated with the original '63 335. The semi-hollow 3-ply maple/poplar/maple body at 1 3/4" depth, combined with the 24.75" scale and slim rounded '60s C-shape mahogany neck, produces the tightly focused midrange and controlled bloom that makes this platform so versatile. The guitar is in excellent condition throughout: original sunburst finish, original binding, original hardware, and original pickguard all present and correct.Gibson's Memphis ES-335 '63 Reissue targets the specific construction details of the early-'60s ES-335 — the period widely considered the peak of the model's original run. Key period-correct appointments here include the no-wire ABR-1 bridge, Kluson Deluxe tuners, pearl block inlays on a rosewood board, a nylon nut, 12" fretboard radius, and stop bar tailpiece in nickel. The slim '60s C-shape neck profile at .808" at the first fret and .992" at the twelfth targets the fast, shallow feel associated with that era rather than the chunkier '50s profiles Gibson has also reissued. These details collectively make this a faithful working reissue rather than a cosmetic tribute.The Bloombucker pickups are aftermarket replacements — the original pickups are not included and are not available. Solder and wiring are also non-original, consistent with the pickup swap. All other hardware and electronics are original: pots, output jack, switch, switch tip, knobs, tuner screws, pickguard screws, bridge, saddles, and tailpiece. Frets are in very good condition with no repairs. The body has no repairs. There are no cracks, no refinish, no headstock repairs. A case is included; the case brand is unconfirmed but is noted as original to the guitar and in excellent condition. Documentation included.Mahar's Vintage Guitars is a brick-and-mortar and web-based retailer. We are happy to talk with you before you make a purchase. Please reach out if you feel so inclined! We cross market our items here and on our own site, so items are subject to sale elsewhere at any time (however we will never cancel a sale if it happens here first). See our profile here, our Google reviews as well as our 100% positive Reverb feedback. Also, Reverb limits us to only 25 pictures of our items. There is a good chance we have more. Contact us if you’d like to see them.No sales tax for direct sale customers outside California. Reverb sales are always taxed.SPECIFICATIONSColor: SunburstFinish Original?: yesFinish Condition: excellentWeight: 7lbs 6ozOverall length: 41 3/8"Nut Width: 1-11/16"String Spacing At Bridge: 1.980"Scale Length: 24.75"Action 1st String At 12th Fret: 2/32"Action 6th String At 12th Fret: 2/32"Neck Profile: Slim, Rounded '60s C-shapeNeck Material: mahoganyInlay: Pearl BlockNeck Thickness At 1st Fret: .808"Neck Condition: excellentNeck Repairs: noneNeck Finish Original?: yesTuner Brand And Model: Kluson DeluxeTuners Original?: yesChanges To Headstock For Tuners?: noneTuner Condition: excellentTuner Markings: noneTuner Screws Original?: yesTruss Rod Cover: yesNut Material: nylonNut Repairs: noneFretboard Radius: 12"Fretboard Material: rosewoodFretboard Condition: excellentFretboard Repairs: noneFret Condition: very goodFret Repairs: noneFret Count: 22Body Material: 3-ply Maple/Poplar/MapleBody Condition: excellentBody Repairs: noneBody Binding: yesBody Binding Condition: excellentBody Finish Original?: yesBody Finish Condition: excellentLower bout: 16"Waist: 9 1/4"Upper bout: 11 1/4"Body depth/thickness outside edge: 1 3/4"Bridge Brand: Gibson no wire ABR-1Tremolo Or Fixed Bridge?: fixedBridge Original?: yesBridge And Saddle Screws Original?: yesBridge Condition: excellentSaddle Material: metalSaddles Original?: yesPickguard Color: blackPickguard Original?: yesPickguard Condition: very goodPickguard Screws Original?: yesSwitch Type: 3 way toggleSwitch Condition: excellentSwitch Original?: yesSwitch Tip Color: tanSwitch Tip Original?: yesNeck Pickup Brand: Bloombucker Tone SpecificNeck Pickup Original?: noNeck Pickup Reading: 7.34kNeck Pickup Markings: N Bloombucker Tone SpecNeck Pickup Condition: excellentNeck Pickup Screws Original?: noNeck Pickup Cover Color: nickelNeck Pickup Cavity Condition: excellentBridge Pickup Brand: Bloombucker Tone SpecificBridge Pickup Original?: noBridge Pickup Reading: 8.28kBridge Pickup Markings: B Bloombucker Tone SpecBridge Pickup Condition: excellentBridge Pickup Screws Original?: noBridge Pickup Cover Color: nickelBridge Pickup Cavity Condition: excellentSolders Original?: noWiring Original?: noPotentiometer Count: 4Potentiometers Original?: yesPotentiometer Condition: excellentOutput Jack Original?: yesTailpiece Brand: stop barTailpiece Color: nickelTailpiece Condition: excellentTailpiece Original?: yesKnob Color: goldKnob Count: 4Knobs Original?: yesKnob Condition: very goodCase Original?: yesCase Condition: excellentCase Smells?: noneDocumentation: COA, etcAccessories Included: noneString Gauge: 10-46Smells?: noneNeck Thickness At 12th Fret: .992"Nut Original?: yesWe buy, sell, and take trades.Be sure to check out the other cool guitar related stuff on our site!Fender Electric Guitars — Gibson Electric Guitars — Vintage & Used Amplifiers — Vintage & Used Effects PedalsShipping PolicyBy completing your purchase you are agreeing to this shipping policy. 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Price$3,799.95
