
1964 ES-335 Reissue, Ebony VOS
The Sweet Sound of '64 Gibson Custom Shop is the pinnacle of craftsmanship, quality, and sound excellence. Each instrument celebrates Gibson's legacy through accuracy, authenticity and attention to detail. The Historic Reissue ES-335 is back and better than ever, thanks to a year of studying, scanning, and listening to original examples. The expert craftspeople at Gibson Custom Shop have rendered every contour, profile, inlay, and color of the priceless vintage models in magnificent detail. The result is a playing and ownership experience that will keep you coming back for more. This 1964 Reissue model utilizes sharp horn cutaways, a SlimTaper™ neck profile, a VOS nitrocellulose lacquer finish, and vintage-replica parts.
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Specifications
Suggest an edit| Brand | Gibson |
|---|---|
| Type | Electric |
| Country | US |
| Body wood | 3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple |
| Neck wood | Mahogany |
| Fretboard | Indian Rosewood |
| Strings | 6 |
| Frets | 22 |
| Scale length | 24.75" |
| Pickups | Custombucker Alnico 3 / Custombucker Alnico 3 |
| Back | 3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple |
| Binding | Single-ply Cream; Top, Back, and Fretboard |
| Body Finish | Nitrocellulose VOS |
| Body shape | ES-335 |
| Body Styles | ES |
| Bridge | ABR-1 |
| Bridge pickup | Custombucker Alnico 3 |
| Case | Black/Yellow Hardshell |
| Centerblock | Maple |
| Control Knobs | Black Top Hat with Silver Insert and Dial Pointer |
| Controls | 2 Volume, 2 Tone, Vintage Taper Potentiometers, Black Cat Capacitors |
| Finish | VOS Nickel |
| Fretboard inlay | Nitrocellulose Dot |
| Fretboard radius | 304.8mm / 12.0in |
| Fret Count | 22 |
| Headstock Inlay | Gibson Logo and Crown in Mother of Pearl |
| Joint | Glued In, Set Neck; Hide Glue Fit |
| Model | CUS18831 |
| Mounting Rings | Black |
| Neck pickup | Custombucker Alnico 3 |
| Nut | Nylon |
| Nut width | 42.86mm / 1.69in |
| Output Jack | 1/4" Switchcraft |
| Pickguard | 5-ply Short ES-335 |
| Pickup Covers | True Historic |
| Pickup Selector | 3-way Switchcraft Toggle |
| Profile | SlimTaper |
| Saddle Material | Nylon |
| Side | 3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple |
| Strap Buttons | 2 - Aluminum |
| String gauges | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 |
| Switch Tip | Cream |
| Tailpiece | Lightweight Stop Bar |
| Top wood | 3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple |
| Truss rod | Authentic 1950s No-Tube |
| Truss Rod Cover | True Historic |
| Tuner Plating | Nickel |
| Tuners | Kluson Reissue Double Band |
| Street price | $6,199 |






