The Gibson Custom Shop has brought back the highly coveted Historic Reissue ES-335, with improvements made after studying, scanning, and listening to original models. The skilled craftsmen have painstakingly recreated every aspect of the vintage instruments, from the contours and inlays to the colors and profiles. This results in an unparalleled playing and ownership experience that will keep you coming back for more. The 1964 Reissue models feature sharp horn cutaways, medium C-shape neck profiles scanned from originals, small block inlays, and vintage-replica parts, ensuring an authentic vintage feel.
Body Style
ES
Body Shape
ES-335
Body Material
3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
Centerblock
Solid Maple
Binding
1-Ply Royalite
Body Finish
Nitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina)
Weight Relief
None
Profile
SlimTaper™ 60s C
Scale Length
628.65 mm / 24.75 in
Fingerboard Material
Indian Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius
304.8 mm / 12 in
Neck Material
Solid Mahogany
Fret Count
22
Frets
Authentic Medium-Jumbo
Nut Material
Nylon
Nut Width
42.85 mm / 1.687 in
Inlays
Small Block Cellulose Nitrate
Joint
Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit
Finish
Nickel
Bridge
ABR-1
Saddle Material
Nylon
Tailpiece
Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar
Tuning Machines
Kluson Single Line, Double Ring
Pickguard
Black 5-Ply Wide Bevel
Truss Rod
Authentic 1950s No-Tube
Truss Rod Cover
Authentic Stepped 2-Ply
Control Knobs
Gold or Black Top Hats w/ Silver Inserts
Switch Tip
Cream
Strap Buttons
Aluminum
Mounting Rings
Black M69 Medium & Tall
Pickup Covers
Authentic Profile Nickel Silver
Neck Pickup
Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted)
Bridge Pickup
Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted)
Controls
2 Volume/2 Tone CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors
