Gibson
1961 ES-335 Reissue, VOS, Sixties Cherry
ElectricES-335US
No ratings yet$5,999
The Gibson 1961 ES-335 Reissue, VOS, Sixties Cherry is an electric guitar built on an ES-335 body. It is built with a 3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple body, Solid Mahogany neck and Indian Rosewood fingerboard. It measures a 24.75" scale and 22 frets. Electronics are Custombucker Alnico 3 / Custombucker Alnico 3. Made in the United States and typically listed around $5999. It is commonly associated with Blues, Blues Rock and Jazz.
Best for
BluesBlues RockJazzClassic Rock
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Score
estimated from specs & owner reviews77
Overall / 100
Playability
75
Sound
74
Build
87
Value
67
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Specifications
Suggest an edit| Brand | Gibson |
|---|---|
| Type | Electric |
| Country | US |
| Body wood | 3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple |
| Neck wood | Solid Mahogany |
| Fretboard | Indian Rosewood |
| Strings | 6 |
| Frets | 22 |
| Scale length | 24.75" |
| Pickups | Custombucker Alnico 3 / Custombucker Alnico 3 |
| Accessories | Certificate of Authenticity |
| Binding | Single-ply Royalite |
| Body Finish | Nitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina) |
| Body shape | ES-335 |
| Body Styles | ES |
| Bridge | ABR-1 |
| Bridge pickup | Custombucker Alnico 3 |
| Case | Black/Yellow Custom Shop Hardshell |
| Centerblock | Solid Maple |
| Control Knobs | Gold or Black Top Hats w/ Silver Inserts |
| Controls | 2 Volume/2 Tone CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors |
| Finish | Nickel |
| Fretboard inlay | Pearloid Dot |
| Fretboard radius | 304.8mm / 12.0in |
| Fret Count | 22 |
| Joint | Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit |
| Model | 61ES335VOSCNH1 |
| Mounting Rings | Black M69 Medium & Tall |
| Neck pickup | Custombucker Alnico 3 |
| Nut | Nylon |
| Nut width | 42.85mm / 1.69in |
| Output Jack | Switchcraft |
| Pickguard | Black 5-Ply Wide Bevel |
| Pickup Covers | Authentic Profile Nickel Silver |
| Pickup Selector | 3-Way Switchcraft |
| Profile | SlimTaper 60s C |
| Saddle Material | Nickel-plated Brass |
| Strap Buttons | Aluminum |
| String gauges | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 |
| Switch Tip | Cream |
| Tailpiece | Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar |
| Truss rod | Authentic 1950s No-Tube |
| Truss Rod Cover | Authentic Stepped 2-Ply |
| Tuner Plating | Nickel |
| Tuners | Kluson Single Line, Double Ring |
| Weight Relief | None |
| Street price | $5,999 |
