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Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab 1959 ES-335 Reissue Vintage Natural Ultra Light Aged

Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab 1959 ES-335 Reissue Vintage Natural Ultra Light Aged

Serial Number: A940403

Weight: 8lbs 5oz

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Description

This item is in great condition and is barely used, showing only minor signs of usage from display on our showroom floor.

Carrying on Orville Gibson’s historic pursuit of sonic excellence and aesthetic perfection, the Gibson Custom Shop combines traditional instrument-making techniques, innovative methods, and meticulous attention to detail to craft instruments worthy of its banner-era slogan, “Only a Gibson is Good Enough.”

Specs

General

Series: Gibson Custom Shop Historic
Country of Manufacture: Made in the USA
Serial Number: A940403
Product Color: Vintage Natural
Relic/Aging Level: Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged
Case Type: Hardshell Case Included
Factory Setup: .010-.046, E Standard (E-A-D-G-B-E)

Body

Body Shape: Semi-Hollow Double Cutaway
Body Material: 3-Ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
Body Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Top Material: 3-Ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
Body Binding: Royalite

Neck

Neck Material: Mahogany
Neck Shape: Authentic '59 Medium C
Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood
Nut Material: Nylon
Nut Width: 1.687" (42.85mm)
Fingerboard Radius: 12"
Scale Length: 24.75" (628.65mm)
Number of Frets: 22 Frets
Neck Joint: Set Neck
Fingerboard Inlay: Pearloid Dots
Inlay Shape: Dots
Headstock Inlay/Decal: Gibson Crown
Neck Binding: Cream

Electronics

Bridge Pickup: Gibson Custombucker Alnico III Unpotted
Neck Pickup: Gibson Custombucker Alnico III Unpotted
Controls and Switching: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 3-Way Switch
Electronics Notes: CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers and Paper-in-Oil Capacitors

Hardware

Hardware Color: Nickel
Bridge: ABR-1
Tailpiece: Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar
Tuning Machines: Kluson Single Line Single Ring
Fret Wire: Authentic Medium Jumbo
Pickguard: 5-Ply Black
Truss Rod Cover: True Historic Black
Knobs: Amber Butyrate Top Hat
Switch Cap: Amber
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SKU: 59ES335ULVNNH1-A940403-U1

Description

The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician. For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please visit our Lincoln Avenue showroom or call to speak to one of our Used and Vintage experts.
Top Material: Multiple Materials
Body Material: Multiple Materials
Neck Material: Mahogany
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Weight: 8lbs 5oz
Serial Number: A940403

Specs

General

Series: Gibson Custom Shop Historic
Country of Manufacture: Made in the USA
Serial Number: A940403
Product Color: Vintage Natural
Relic/Aging Level: Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged
Case Type: Hardshell Case Included
Factory Setup: .010-.046, E Standard (E-A-D-G-B-E)

Body

Body Shape: Semi-Hollow Double Cutaway
Body Material: 3-Ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
Body Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Top Material: 3-Ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
Body Binding: Royalite

Neck

Neck Material: Mahogany
Neck Shape: Authentic '59 Medium C
Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood
Nut Material: Nylon
Nut Width: 1.687" (42.85mm)
Fingerboard Radius: 12"
Scale Length: 24.75" (628.65mm)
Number of Frets: 22 Frets
Neck Joint: Set Neck
Fingerboard Inlay: Pearloid Dots
Inlay Shape: Dots
Headstock Inlay/Decal: Gibson Crown
Neck Binding: Cream

Electronics

Bridge Pickup: Gibson Custombucker Alnico III Unpotted
Neck Pickup: Gibson Custombucker Alnico III Unpotted
Controls and Switching: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 3-Way Switch
Electronics Notes: CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers and Paper-in-Oil Capacitors

Hardware

Hardware Color: Nickel
Bridge: ABR-1
Tailpiece: Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar
Tuning Machines: Kluson Single Line Single Ring
Fret Wire: Authentic Medium Jumbo
Pickguard: 5-Ply Black
Truss Rod Cover: True Historic Black
Knobs: Amber Butyrate Top Hat
Switch Cap: Amber