Gibson Custom Murphy Lab 1959 ES-335 Main Features
- 3-ply maple/poplar/maple body with Ultra Light aging
- Mahogany neck with 1959 medium C-shape, Indian Rosewood fretboard
- Dual alnico III CustomBuckers (unpotted), 3-way switch
- ABR-1 tune-o-matic bridge, aluminum stopbar tailpiece, Kluson single line, single ring tuners
’59 ES-335 Construction
When Gibson President Ted McCarty cooked up the ES-335, his goal was to make an acoustic-looking guitar that sounded like a solidbody. The 3-ply maple/poplar/maple construction is lightweight like an acoustic; a solid maple center block reduces feedback, but doesn’t eliminate it. Use that as an opportunity to harness the feedback musically, like famed Gibson players Freddie King, Alvin Lee and Alex Lifeson.
Chunky, Vintage-Style Neck
The solid mahogany neck has an authentic 1959 medium C-shape—a chunkier profile than ’60s models. The long tenon joint is set with period-correct hide glue. Medium jumbo frets facilitate big bends on the Indian Rosewood fretboard. The fretboard binding is extra rolled with smooth edges for a softer feel.
Authentic Electronics
When the ES-335 was first released, Gibson said the PAF pickup was “essential for clear, sparkling, sustaining tone.” These alnico III CustomBuckers capture the exact same magic. Unpotted, they’re topped with authentic profile nickel silver covers. The hand-wired harness uses CTS 500K pots and paper-in-oil capacitors.
Timeless Hardware
All of the hardware on the ’59 ES-335 reissue matches original specs, from the ABR-1 tune-o-matic bridge and the aluminum stop bar tailpiece to the Kluson single line, single ring tuners. Each piece is lightly aged by the Murphy Lab.
Ultra Light Aged Finish
Master Artisan Tom Murphy was instrumental in the creation of Gibson Custom Shop. For the last 25 years, he’s replicated the look of vintage guitars on new instruments. This ES-335 goes through his Ultra Light aging process. There is slight lacquer checking, but very little playing wear. It looks like an instrument that has spent most of its life in the case.
The Gibson Custom Murphy Lab ES-335 Reissue comes with a certificate of authenticity and a brown/pink Lifton reissue 5-latch case.
- 3-ply maple/poplar/maple body
- Solid mahogany neck with Authentic ’59 Medium C-shape
- Solid ebony fingerboard with 22 frets
- ABR-1 bridge and aluminum stopbar
- Dual Custombucker Alnico III humbucking pickups
- Hardshell case included
- Body Type: Semi-hollow
- Body wood: Maple/Poplar/Maple
Neck
- Neck shape: Authentic ’59 Medium C
- Neck wood: Solid Mahogany
- Scale length: 24.75″
- Truss rod: Standard
Fingerboard
- Material: Solid Ebony
- Number of frets: 22
- Inlays: 1950s pattern Mother-of-pearl
- Nut width/material: 1.687″/Nylon
Electronics
- Configuration: HH
- Neck: Proprietary Humbucker
- Bridge: Proprietary Humbucker
- Control layout: Individual volume, Individual volume, Individual tone, Individual tone
Hardware
- Bridge type: Fixed Bridge
- Bridge design: ABR-1
- Tailpiece: Stopbar
- Tuning machines: Kluson Waffleback
- Color: Gold
Other
- Number of strings: 6 String
- Case: Hardshell Case
- Orientation: Right-Handed
- Country of Origin: United States




























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