Gibson Custom 1961 ES-335 Reissue VOS, Vintage Burst #131588

Full Description

Crafted For Vintage Tone And Feel

The Gibson Custom 1961 ES-335 Reissue VOS is a masterful recreation of one of the most iconic semi-hollow guitars ever made. Every contour, profile, and component has been meticulously studied to ensure an authentic playing experience. The 3-ply maple/poplar/maple body, paired with a solid maple centre block, delivers the perfect balance of warmth, resonance, and sustain. This design retains the signature semi-hollow airiness while offering the controlled feedback and sustain that made the original ES-335 legendary. Finished in Gibson’s Vintage Original Spec (VOS) nitrocellulose lacquer, the guitar has a lightly aged patina that gives it a worn-in feel without heavy relicing, making it look and sound like a true vintage instrument.

Custombucker Pickups For Authentic PAF Tone

At the heart of this reissue are the Custombucker Alnico III pickups, designed to replicate the warm, dynamic response of original PAF humbuckers. These unpotted pickups allow the natural resonance of the guitar to shine through, capturing every nuance of your playing with incredible articulation. From crisp cleans to smooth blues leads and full-bodied overdrive, these pickups deliver an unmistakable vintage voice with rich harmonics and a beautifully balanced tonal character. Matched with CTS 500K audio taper potentiometers and paper-in-oil capacitors, the electronics offer an expressive and dynamic playing experience that responds effortlessly to your touch.

Fast And Comfortable SlimTaper Neck

Designed for effortless playability, the SlimTaper '60s C-profile neck provides a sleek and fast feel that suits a variety of playing styles. Carved from solid mahogany, the neck offers a comfortable grip, making intricate chord shapes and fluid lead lines easier to execute. The long-tenon construction, secured with hide glue, ensures superior resonance and sustain while maintaining exceptional stability. Paired with an Indian rosewood fingerboard and 12-inch radius, the smooth, worn-in feel allows for easy bending and precise articulation. From intricate jazz voicings to soulful blues licks, the neck profile offers the perfect balance of speed and comfort.

Vintage-Accurate Hardware And Appointments

Every detail of the Gibson Custom 1961 ES-335 Reissue VOS has been designed to stay true to its historic roots. The ABR-1 bridge and lightweight aluminium stop bar tailpiece work together to enhance sustain and resonance, ensuring exceptional note clarity. Kluson single-line, double-ring tuners provide stable tuning and period-correct aesthetics, while the black M69 pickup rings and gold or black top hat control knobs add to the vintage authenticity. Even small touches, like the Switchcraft pickup selector and output jack, contribute to the historically accurate construction, making this guitar feel like a genuine instrument from the golden era of electric guitar design.

Built For The Ultimate Semi-Hollow Experience

More than just a reissue, the Gibson Custom 1961 ES-335 Reissue VOS is an instrument designed to inspire. Its semi-hollow construction gives it an airy, open quality that enhances both clean and driven tones, making it a versatile choice across blues, jazz, rock, and beyond. The absence of weight relief ensures a full, resonant response, while the balanced body shape makes it comfortable to play for extended sessions. With premium craftsmanship and period-correct details, this ES-335 delivers an exceptional blend of history and performance, offering a vintage-correct playing experience that stands among the finest electric guitars ever built.

Specifications

• Product Name: Gibson Custom 1961 ES-335 Reissue VOS, Vintage Burst
• Product Code: 61ES335VOVBNH1 #131588

Body

• Body Style: ES
• Body Shape: ES-335
• Top & Back Wood: 3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
• Centre Block: Solid Maple
• Binding: 1-Ply Royalite
• Finish: Nitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina)
• Weight Relief: None

Neck & Fretboard

• Neck Material: Solid Mahogany
• Neck Profile: SlimTaper™ '60s C
• Scale Length: 24.75" / 628.65mm
• Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood
• Fingerboard Radius: 12" / 304.8mm
• Frets: 22, Authentic Medium-Jumbo
• Nut Material: Nylon
• Nut Width: 1.687" / 42.85mm
• Inlays: Pearloid Dot
• Neck Joint: Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit

Hardware & Electronics

• Finish: Nickel
• Bridge: ABR-1
• Saddle Material: Nickel-plated Brass
• Tailpiece: Lightweight Aluminium Stop Bar
• Tuning Machines: Kluson Single Line, Double Ring
• Pickguard: Black 5-Ply Wide Bevel
• Truss Rod: Authentic 1950s No-Tube
• Truss Rod Cover: Authentic Stepped 2-Ply
• Control Knobs: Gold or Black Top Hats w/ Silver Inserts
• Switch Tip: Cream
• Strap Buttons: Aluminium
• Mounting Rings: Black M69 Medium & Tall
• Pickup Covers: Authentic Profile Nickel Silver
• Neck Pickup: Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted)
• Bridge Pickup: Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted)
• Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone (CTS 500K Audio Taper Pots, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors)
• Pickup Selector: 3-Way Switchcraft
• Output Jack: Switchcraft
• Strings: .010 - .046
• Case: Black/Yellow Custom Shop Hardshell
• Accessories: Certificate of Authenticity