The Gibson Custom Shop 1964 ES-335 Reissue VOS in Sixties Cherry captures one of the most pivotal eras in Gibson’s history, bringing to life the elegance, tone, and feel of an original mid-’60s semi-hollow masterpiece. With its instantly recognizable double-cutaway ES-335 body shape, this reissue is crafted from a carefully layered 3-ply maple/poplar/maple body construction, paired with a solid maple center block to balance resonance and sustain while controlling feedback. Outlined with 1-ply Royalite binding and finished in a gently aged nitrocellulose lacquer VOS patina, the guitar exudes the look and character of a well-preserved vintage instrument without sacrificing authenticity.

The neck is made from solid mahogany and carved into an authentic ’64 medium C-shape profile, a favorite among players for its comfortable, rounded feel that falls perfectly between slim and substantial. It is set into the body with a long tenon joint using traditional hide glue construction, ensuring maximum resonance transfer. Topped with a 24.75" Indian rosewood fingerboard also hide-glue fit, it features a 12" radius, 22 authentic medium-jumbo frets, and period-correct small block cellulose nitrate inlays, delivering both historic accuracy and smooth playability. The nylon nut measures 1.69" (42.85mm), keeping the string spacing faithful to vintage specs while enhancing tuning stability.

Every detail of the hardware has been recreated with stunning precision. The ABR-1 bridge is paired with a lightweight aluminum stop bar tailpiece and nylon saddles, giving the guitar its signature singing sustain and slightly softened top end. Nickel plating throughout—including the Kluson single line, double ring tuners—adds a touch of understated class, while historically accurate touches like the black 5-ply wide bevel pickguard, authentic stepped 2-ply truss rod cover, and gold or black Top Hat knobs with silver inserts make this reissue virtually indistinguishable from an original. Even the aluminum strap buttons, black M69 mounting rings, and nickel-silver pickup covers were designed to echo vintage parts.

At the heart of its sound are a pair of unpotted Custombucker Alnico III pickups, meticulously voiced to recreate the warmth, clarity, and bloom of original mid-’60s PAFs. Wired with CTS 500K audio taper potentiometers and paper-in-oil capacitors, the controls offer organic responsiveness, while a 3-way Switchcraft toggle and Switchcraft output jack ensure reliability both on stage and in the studio. From shimmering cleans to articulate overdrive, the tonal palette is as versatile as it is unmistakably Gibson.

Each Gibson Custom Shop 1964 ES-335 Reissue VOS comes strung with .010–.046 gauge strings, and is housed in a black/yellow Custom Shop hardshell case, accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. More than just a guitar, it’s a meticulous re-creation of a golden-era classic, built for players who demand vintage tone and feel with timeless style.

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