Updated 13 May 2026
| Brand | Gibson |
| Category | Musical Instruments |
| Available at | 1 UK stores |
| 90-day avg | £4749.00 |
Gibson
Gibson 1961 ES-335 Reissue VOS 60s Cherry
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
- Vintage-correct construction The Gibson 1961 ES-335 Reissue is built to mirror the craftsmanship and character of the original model from Gibson&rsquo
- s golden era. Its body is constructed from 3-ply maple/poplar/maple complete with a solid maple centreblock that enhances sustain while reducing feedback&mdash
- hallmarks of the early ES-335 design. A long tenon neck joint secured with hide glue brings strength and resonance while Royalite binding and period-accurate contours give it the unmistakable visual identity of the &rsquo
- 61 original. Every measurement and detail has been scrutinised against genuine vintage instruments to ensure historic accuracy from top to tail. Murphy Lab heavy ageing This reissue is brought to life with a Heavy Aged finish by the Murphy Lab&mdash
- Gibson&rsquo
- s elite ageing division. The carefully worn lacquer subtle checking and hardware patina simulate decades of play wear without compromising the instrument&rsquo
- s structural integrity. It not only looks like a guitar that&rsquo
- s been gigged since 1961 but it feels the same under your hands. The Heavy Aged nitrocellulose lacquer breathes like vintage finishes should promoting tonal openness while capturing the worn-in soul of a true collector-grade guitar. Unpotted custombuckers At the heart of this semi-hollow powerhouse are a pair of unpotted Custombucker Alnico 3 pickups carefully tuned to replicate the tone of vintage PAFs. These pickups offer open clarity rich midrange and dynamic response that reacts beautifully to picking nuance and amp gain. The unpotted design allows more harmonic complexity and touch sensitivity capturing that raw airy feel that defines the best early Gibson electrics. You&rsquo
- ll get expressive tones for jazz blues and classic rock alike. SlimTaper 60s neck profile The neck is shaped to the exact SlimTaper 60s C-profile found on original &rsquo
- 61 ES-335s providing a fast sleek feel that suits everything from chordal rhythm work to expressive lead playing. Scanned from vintage originals this neck delivers a comfortable playing experience that&rsquo
- s faithful to the era. It&rsquo
- s topped with a 12-inch radius Indian rosewood fingerboard 22 authentic medium-jumbo frets and pearloid dot inlays for a smooth vintage-style surface that facilitates effortless bends and clean articulation across the fretboard. Period-accurate hardware and electronics Every element of the hardware and electronics has been chosen to match 1961 specifications. From the ABR-1 bridge and lightweight aluminium stop bar to the Kluson single line double ring tuners this guitar drips with vintage authenticity. CTS 500K audio taper pots paper-in-oil capacitors and a Switchcraft three-way toggle ensure that the tone circuit behaves like a true vintage model&mdash
- responsive nuanced and full of character. Even the nylon nut and black top hat knobs have been selected to preserve historical accuracy right down to the final detail. Specifications Product Name: Gibson 1961 ES-335 Reissue VOS 60s Cherry &ndash
- Heavy Aged Product Code: 61ES335VOSCNH1 Body Body Style: ES Body Shape: ES-335 Body Material: 3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple Centerblock: Solid Maple Binding: 1-Ply Royalite Body Finish: Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer Weight Relief: None Neck & Fretboard Neck Material: Solid Mahogany Neck Profile: SlimTaper&trade
- 60s C Scale Length: 628.65 mm / 24.75 in Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood Fingerboard Radius: 304.8 mm / 12 in Fret Count: 22 Frets: Authentic Medium-Jumbo Nut Material: Nylon Nut Width: 42.85 mm / 1.687 in Inlays: Pearloid Dot Neck Joint: Long Tenon Hide Glue Fit Truss Rod: Authentic 1950s No-Tube Truss Rod Cover: Authentic Stepped 2-Ply Hardware & Electronics Finish: Nickel
- Murphy Lab Heavy Aged 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 Control Knobs: Black Top Hats with Silver Inserts Switch Tip: Cream Strap Buttons: Aluminium Mounting Rings: Black M69 Medium & Tall Pickup Covers: Authentic Profile Nickel Silver 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 Strings Gauge: .010 .013 .017 .026 .036 .046 Case: Black/Yellow Custom Shop Hardshell Accessories: Certificate of Authenticity