Gibson 1959 ES-335 Reissue VOS Vintage Burst

The Gibson 1959 ES-335 is a legendary semi-hollow guitar that set the standard for tone, versatility, and craftsmanship. First introduced in 1958, the ES-335 quickly became a favorite among blues, jazz, and rock guitarists. Its unique blend of solid and hollowbody design delivers the perfect balance of warmth, sustain, and resonance.

The 1959 Reissue VOS (Vintage Original Spec) ES-335 is a painstakingly accurate recreation of this iconic instrument. Every contour, finish detail, and component has been carefully crafted to match the golden era of Gibson’s production. Featuring a 3-ply maple/poplar/maple body, a solid maple centerblock, and a lightly aged nitrocellulose lacquer finish, this ES-335 is as close as it gets to the original.

At the heart of its legendary tone are the Custombucker Alnico III pickups, which capture the warmth, bite, and clarity that have defined the ES-335 for generations. The '59 Medium C-shape mahogany neck ensures a comfortable playing experience, while the Indian rosewood fingerboard with pearloid dot inlays provides a smooth, classic feel. Vintage-accurate hardware, including Kluson tuners, an ABR-1 bridge, and a lightweight aluminum stopbar tailpiece, completes the package.

Specifications:

Body:

• Shape: ES-335
• Material: 3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
• Centerblock: Solid Maple
• Binding: 1-Ply Royalite
• Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer VOS (Vintage Patina)
• Weight: 3.46kg

Neck:

• Material: Solid Mahogany
• Profile: Authentic '59 Medium C-Shape
• Scale Length: 24.75" (628.65mm)
• Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood
• Fingerboard Radius: 12" (304.8mm)
• Number of Frets: 22
• Fret Size: Authentic Medium-Jumbo
• Nut Material: Nylon
• Nut Width: 1.6875" (42.85mm)
• Inlays: Pearloid Dot

Hardware:

• Finish: Nickel
• Bridge: ABR-1 with Nickel-Plated Brass Saddles
• Tailpiece: Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar
• Tuners: Kluson Single Line, Single Ring
• Pickguard: Black 5-Ply Wide Bevel
• Knobs: Amber Butyrate Top Hats
• Truss Rod Cover: Authentic Stepped 2-Ply

Electronics:

• Neck Pickup: Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted)
• Bridge Pickup: Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted)
• Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, CTS Pots, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors
• Switching: 3-Way Toggle Switch

Gibson VOS

Gibson VOS (Vintage Original Spec) guitars are renowned for their meticulous craftsmanship and authentic vintage appeal. Each instrument is carefully built to reflect the original specifications of classic Gibson models, ensuring a true recreation of their iconic sound and feel. The VOS finish, a subtle and carefully applied aging process, gives these guitars a well-loved look and feel right out of the box, with the appearance of a cherished, decades-old instrument. This combination of precise vintage replication and aged aesthetics provides guitarists with a unique and immersive playing experience, capturing the aura of vintage Gibson guitars while offering modern reliability and playability.