Here for sale we have a Gibson ES-335 Historic 61 Reissue VOS Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar in Historic Burst finish. Made in the USA in 2018, this guitar consists of a 3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple body, a Mahogany neck, and a 22-fret Rosewood fingerboard. Other appointments include 1-ply Royalite binding, Kluson Single Line tuners with Tulip buttons, CTS 500k Audio Taper pots, and a set of Gibson MHS Humbuckers. These pickups are wired to two volume controls, two tone controls, and a three-way pickup selector.
The Mahogany neck plays beautifully, with the Slim Taper 60s 'C' profile filling the handle nicely for a substantial and vintage-inspired playing experience. The profile might be described as a 'C' shape with nicely rounded shoulders which ensure comfort across the register. Certainly, the neck is generously proportioned and produces a unique sensation when compared with modern Gibson neck profiles, making this instrument feel special. Other more familiar appointments include the Rosewood fingerboard with 12" radius which is practical for a wide range of styles and techniques whilst providing a pleasant and tactile playing surface. The familiar lines of the 335 body design are as comfortable in the arms as ever, allowing plenty of space for easy access to the controls.
The pair of Gibson Memphis Historic Spec humbucking pickups installed in this guitar deliver thick and full-bodied tones, exemplifying the rock and blues sounds that Gibson has long been renowned for. The neck position is warm and round, with plenty of power for pushing your lead lines and solos to the front of the mix. The bridge is of course brighter, perfect for rock rhythm parts and riffing because it can handle a serious amount of gain. There is all of the snarl and bite that we associate with rockin' tones, yet at the same time definition and clarity is retained. The pickups clean up nicely too, with shimmering clean sounds ready for the softer sections of the set. The semi-hollow construction ensures a resonant and lively sound, with plenty of dynamic range on offer. A unique vintage-spec ES-335.
Please be aware that for international buyers import fees are not included in our postage and packaging cost, this only covers the cost of the guitar being sent to you. Import fees will be charged by Customs upon the guitar's arrival in the recipient country. Due to Brexit, this also applies to EU buyers. We advise checking the total import cost with Customs as this is not information we are able to accurately provide.
Gibson ES-335 Historic 61 Reissue VOS Historic Burst 2018 Electric Guitar
Brand- Gibson
Model- ES-335 Historic 61 Reissue VOS
Finish- Historic Burst
Year- 2018
Made In- USA
Body- 3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
Neck- Mahogany
Neck Profile- Slim Taper 60s 'C'
Fingerboard- Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius- 12"
Frets- 22, Medium Jumbo
Scale Length- 24.75"
Nut Width- 1.687"
Pickups- 2x Gibson MHS Humbuckers
Controls- 2x Volume, 2x Tone, 3-way pickup selector
Our ID: 1300925139590
Weight: 7.7lbs
Serial: 80078
Aesthetic Condition:
Headstock: Overall very good condition, the top rear bass side corner demonstrates some indentation flattening the corner slightly and revealing the wood beneath. Just below this on the treble side rear edge there is a small indentation piercing the finish slightly. All aspects of the headstock demonstrate very light scratching visible only under direct lighting at certain angles.
Neck: Overall excellent condition, the rear of the neck demonstrates a small indentation behind the 4th fret which is visible only under direct lighting at certain angles and is very difficult to discern beneath the thumb.
Body: Overall very good condition, the front face demonstrates some very light indentation and light scratching around the controls, visible only under direct lighting at certain angles. Two similar indentations can be identified to the treble side horn and the bass side lower bout edge. The bass side shoulder, surrounding both strap buttons, the center of the rear face and the bottom edges all demonstrate light nitro burn from the use of a strap and a stand.
Condition of Frets:
The frets demonstrate very light signs of use, not affecting playability. There is considerable material remaining for future fret work.
Current Set Up:
Truss Rod: Fully functional. Truss rod tool (5/16" socket) included.
Hardware: Fully functional with light signs of wear, most notably tarnishing of the pickup covers.
Structural: No concerns or issues to note.
Height of the string from the 12th Fret-1.5mm - Bass 2mm
Please be aware that the action on a guitar may move slightly in transit and this measurement is the current height.
Strings on Guitar - 10-46
Electrics: Fully functional.
Case & Accessories
Gibson hard case
The case demonstrates light signs of use.