Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab 1959 ES-335 Semi-Hollowbody Electric Guitar - Light Aged Watermelon Red - #A960153

Experience Vintage Perfection - The Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab 1959 ES-335 Semi-Hollowbody Electric Guitar in Light Aged Watermelon Red

What could be better than the legendary ES-335? The ES-355! The ES-355 starts with all the features that make the ES-335 iconic - the feedback-resistant semi-hollowbody construction, the two humbucking pickups with individual volume and tone controls, the legendary sonic versatility and exceptional playability - and kicks it into overdrive with an ebony fretboard that's adorned with 50s pattern mother of pearl block inlays and 22 authentic medium jumbo frets. A split diamond headstock inlay, multi-ply binding, and gold hardware further reinforce the fact that the ES-355 is the top of the line ES™ model. This expertly crafted Custom Shop rendition's attention to detail makes it an outstanding recreation of the legendary and highly-prized 1959 ES-355. A five latch Lifton™ case is also included. 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.

SPECIFICATIONS

Body

• Body Shape: ES-335
• Body Material: 3-Ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
• Weight Relief: None
• Binding: Multi-Ply

Neck

• Neck Material: Solid Mahogany
• Neck Profile: Authentic '59 Medium C-Shape
• Nut Width: 1.687" (42.85mm)
• Fingerboard Material: Solid Ebony
• Scale Length: 24.75" (628.65mm)
• Number Of Frets: 22
• Nut Material: Nylon
• Inlays: 1950s Pattern Mother Of Pearl

Hardware

• Bridge: ABR-1
• Tailpiece: Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar
• Knobs: Black Butyrate Top Hats With Dial Pointers
• Tuners: Kluson Waffleback With Pearloid Tips
• Plating: Gold; Murphy Lab Light Aged

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

Miscellaneous

• Case: Brown/Pink Lifton Reissue 5-Latch Case

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