Gibson Murphy Lab 1959 ES-335 w/Case - Ultra Light Aged Vintage Natural

The Historic Reissue ES-335 is back and better than ever, thanks to a year of studying, scanning, and listening to original examples. The expert craftspeople at Gibson Custom Shop have rendered every contour, profile, inlay, and color of the priceless vintage models in magnificent detail. The result is a playing and ownership experience that will keep you coming back for more. The 1959 ES™ Reissue models feature rounded cutaways, Medium C-shape neck profiles scanned from originals, dot inlays, and vintage-replica parts. It also features Light Aging by the skilled artisans of the Murphy Lab. The Murphy Lab Light Aged finish treatment, paired with lightly aged hardware, simulates decades of natural play wear, giving it the unique character, vibe, and feel of an original example from the Gibson Golden Era.

Body
Body Shape
ES-335
Body Material
3-Ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
Centerblock
Solid Maple
Binding
1-Ply Royalite
Weight Relief
None
Finish
Nitrocellulose Lacquer; Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged
Neck
Material
Solid Mahogany
Profile
Authentic '59 Medium C-Shape
Scale Length
24.75" / 628.65mm
Fingerboard Material
Indian Rosewood, Hide Glue Fit
Fingerboard Radius
12"
Number Of Frets
22
Frets
Authentic Medium-Jumbo
Nut Material
Nylon
Nut Width
1.69" / 42.85mm
Inlays
Pearloid Dot
Joint
Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit
Headstock inlay
Gibson logo and Crown inlay, both in Mother of Pearl
Hardware
Finish
Nickel; Murphy Lab Light Aged
Tuner Plating
Nickel
Bridge
ABR-1
Saddle Material
Nickel-plated Brass
Tailpiece
Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar
Tuning Machines
Kluson Single Line, Single Ring
Pickguard
Black 5-Ply Wide Bevel
TrussRod
Authentic 1950s No-Tube
Truss Rod Cover
Authentic Stepped 2-Ply
Control Knobs
Amber Butyrate Top Hats
Switch Tip
Amber Catalin
Mounting Rings
Black M69 Medium & Tall
Pickup Covers
Authentic Profile Nickel Silver
Electronics
Neck Pickup
Custombucker Alnico 3 (Unpotted)
Bridge Pickup
Custombucker Alnico 3 (Unpotted)
Controls
2 Volume, 2 Tone, CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors
Pickup Selector
3-Way Switchcraft
Output Jack
1/4" Switchcraft
Miscellaneous
Strings Gauge
.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Case
Brown/Pink Lifton Reissue 5-Latch
Accessories
Certificate of Authenticity

• Authentic '59 Medium C-Shape neck for classic feel
• Murphy Lab Light Aged finish for vintage character
• 3-ply maple/poplar/maple body enhances resonance
• Custombucker Alnico 3 pickups offer rich tones
• Dot inlays and vintage-replica parts for authenticity
• Nickel hardware with light aging for classic look
• Indian rosewood fretboard for smooth playability