Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom 1962 ES-335 Reissue Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar in Sixties Cherry

£1,099.00

Forming part of Epiphone’s ‘Inspired by Gibson Custom Collection,’ the 1962 ES-335 is Epiphone’s take on one of the most instantly recognisable and quintessential semi-hollow electric guitar designs of the 20th century. With its signature F-shaped sound holes, distinct double cutaway body and glued-in Mahogany neck with elegantly bound dark Rosewood fingerboard, the ES-335 has […]

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Description

Forming part of Epiphone’s ‘Inspired by Gibson Custom Collection,’ the 1962 ES-335 is Epiphone’s take on one of the most instantly recognisable and quintessential semi-hollow electric guitar designs of the 20th century. With its signature F-shaped sound holes, distinct double cutaway body and glued-in Mahogany neck with elegantly bound dark Rosewood fingerboard, the ES-335 has been at the forefront of popular music from Jazz to Blues to Rock!

Featuring a plethora of premium appointments that truly take this Custom Collection Epiphone to the next level, this is an ES-335 built for those who care for every detail! From its USA-made Gibson Custombucker pickups, CTS Pots with Black Beauty paper-in-oil capacitors, double-ring keystone tuners and ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridge and vintage accurate Aluminium stop bar tailpiece, along with its Vintage Gloss finish and aged mother of pearl crown inlay, the Epiphone 1962 ES-335 offers a Custom Shop quality workhorse tone machine that’s perfect for players at any stage of their musical journey.

Key Features

  • Vintage Accurate – The Inspired by Gibson Custom Vintage Gloss finishes offer Epiphones’ most vintage-correct aesthetics to date. Perfectly complemented by year-appropriate headstock shapes, logos and silkscreens, this collection is built for those who care about every detail!
  • Authentic Wood Choices – Featuring a layered Maple and Poplar semi-hollow body in conjunction with a Mahogany neck with a Rosewood fingerboard, the Epiphone 1962 ES-335 offers the classic open and airy articulate tone found on countless records.
  • SlimTaper – Epiphone’s 1960s-inspired SlimTaper neck strikes the perfect balance of speed and comfort, perfect for rhythm and lead, up and down the fingerboard!
  • Gibson Custombuckers – Historically accurate reproduction of Gibsons most esteemed humbucking pickups. Using vintage accurate parts, these pickups achieve the legendary combination of articulation, sweetness and warmth that can only be found on a true Gibson PAF styled humbucker pickup.

Inspired by Gibson Custom Collection

The Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom Collection puts Gibson’s most acclaimed and celebrated designs and reissues into the hands of players at any stage of their guitar journey. Jam-packed with features that rival guitars way above their price points, this collection is built ready for whatever you need to throw at it! From its carefully selected wood choices, genuine Gibson USA pickups in combination with vintage-accurate Pots, Switches and Capacitors as well as their array of classic Vintage Gloss finishes, the Inspired by Gibson Custom Collection is the perfect choice for those seeking a budget-friendly instrument with a premium Custom Shop feel and authentic vintage tone!

Specifications

Body

  • Shape: ES-335
  • Body Material: 5-ply Layered Maple/Poplar
  • Binding: Single Ply Cream, Top, back and Fretboard

Neck

  • Neck Material: One Piece Mahogany
  • Neck Profile: ‘60s Slim Taper
  • Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
  • Frets: 22
  • Inlays: Mother of Pearl Small Block
  • Nut Material: Graph Tech
  • Nut Width: 1.69″
  • Scale Length: 24.75″

Electronics

  • Neck Pickup: Gibson Custombucker
  • Bridge Pickup: Gibson Custombucker
  • Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone (CTS Pots), Black Beauty Paper in Oil Capacitors

Hardware

  • Bridge: Tune-O-Matic
  • Tailpiece: Historic Reissue Aluminium Stop Bar
  • Tuners: Epiphone Deluxe Double Ring
  • Knobs: Black Top Hate with Silver Reflector (Cherry), Gold Top Hat with Silver Reflector (Burst), Both with Nickel Dial Pointers
  • Hardware Finish: Nickel
  • Case: Hardshell Balck with Golden interior with graphics

About the manufacturer

Epiphone

Epiphone has a proud heritage that stretches back to 1873, earning its place as one of the most respected names in guitar history. Known today as Gibson’s sister brand, Epiphone produces affordable yet high-quality versions of classic Gibson models like the Les Paul, SG, and ES-335, making legendary designs accessible to a wider audience. The brand’s instruments combine vintage charm with modern reliability, offering rich tone, solid craftsmanship, and great playability. From blues and rock to jazz and indie, Epiphone guitars are loved by beginners and professionals alike for delivering iconic sounds without the premium price tag.

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