Gibson Custom Shop 1964 ES-335 Reissue VOS in 60s Cherry

Retailing in the region of £5,199.00

Gibson will not fail to impress. The Gibson Custom Shop 1964 ES-335 Reissue VOS in 60s Cherry in Guitar Dept is New, in stock, and ready to ship with fast, reliable delivery across the UK, Ireland, and Europe. For more details within Guitar Dept, additional Electric Guitars options, full specifications, demos, images, videos, and secure online ordering, read on below. The ES-335 model is one of the most recognisable in Gibson’s iconic instrument range. Considered by many as the quintessential semi-hollow guitar, this beautiful Custom Shop 1964 VOS model recaptures the essence of these timeless instruments. Sure to appeal to…

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Gibson will not fail to impress. The Gibson Custom Shop 1964 ES-335 Reissue VOS in 60s Cherry in Guitar Dept is New, in stock, and ready to ship with fast, reliable delivery across the UK, Ireland, and Europe. For more details within Guitar Dept, additional Electric Guitars options, full specifications, demos, images, videos, and secure online ordering, read on below.

The ES-335 model is one of the most recognisable in Gibson’s iconic instrument range. Considered by many as the quintessential semi-hollow guitar, this beautiful Custom Shop 1964 VOS model recaptures the essence of these timeless instruments.

Sure to appeal to traditionalists, the Gibson Custom Shop 1964 ES-335 has many time-honoured features, including an old-school VOS nitrocellulose lacquer finish.

Construction

The ES-335 is regarded for its elegant semi-hollow body, which allows you to achieve bright and open sounds with plenty of natural acoustic-like volume. Formed from a 3-ply Maple/Poplar combination, these tonewoods give this guitar plenty of vibrancy and top-end definition. The Vintage Petrina nitro VOS finish is the pinnacle of aged Gibson semi-hollows – slick aged looks, smooth feel and resonant sound all in one.

To add some warmth, the ES-335's body is paired with a solid Mahogany neck; topped with an Indian Rosewood fingerboard for a silky feel under the fingers, complete with hide glue fit. The neck adheres to Gibson's ’64 medium C profile, offering just the right amount of grip that’ll keep both traditionalists and contemporary players happy.

Electronics & Hardware

A double-dose of medium-output Alnico III Custombuckers offer a balanced, warm tone with a beautifully dynamic break-up. Although semi-hollow guitars are more synonymous with jazz players, with distortion these humbuckers can get raunchy in no time.

Next up, the ’64 335 VOS comes installed with an ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridge, providing a stable and solid feel under the picking hand. With its simple and accessible design making it easy to adjust your action and intonation, you can easily manipulate your setup on-the-fly. Fitted with nickel-plated brass saddles, their traditional-style design yields greater sustain and top-end sparkle.

Specifications

Body

  • Body Material: 3-Ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
  • Centerblock: Solid Maple
  • Binding: 1-Ply Royalite
  • Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer VOS (Vintage Patina)

Neck

  • Material: Solid Mahogany
  • Profile: Authentic '64 Medium C-Shape
  • Scale Length: 24.75"
  • Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood, Hide Glue Fit
  • Fingerboard Radius: 12"
  • Number Of Frets: 22
  • Frets: Authentic Medium-Jumbo
  • Nut Material: Nylon
  • Nut Width: 1.687"
  • Inlays: Small Block Cellulose Nitrate
  • Joint: Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit

Hardware

  • Finish: Nickel
  • Tuner Plating: Nickel
  • Bridge: ABR-1
  • Saddle Material: Nylon
  • Tailpiece: Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar
  • Tuning Machines: Kluson Single Line, Double Ring
  • Pickguard: Black 5-Ply Wide Bevel
  • TrussRod: Authentic 1950s No-Tube
  • Truss Rod Cover: Authentic Stepped 2-Ply
  • Strap Buttons: Aluminum

Electronics

  • Neck Pickup: Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted)
  • Bridge Pickup: Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted)
  • Controls: 2 Volume/2 Tone CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors
  • Pickup Selector: 3-Way Switchcraft
  • Output Jack: Switchcraft

Additional information

Weight 22.5 kg

About the manufacturer

Gibson

Gibson has long stood as a symbol of American craftsmanship and musical heritage, shaping the sound of rock, blues, and jazz for over a century. Founded in Kalamazoo, Michigan in 1902, Gibson became legendary with instruments like the Les Paul, SG, and ES series, each known for their rich sustain, premium tonewoods, and iconic designs. The brand’s pioneering use of humbucker pickups and carved maple tops created the warm, powerful sound that defines countless classic recordings. Played by greats such as Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page, and Angus Young, Gibson guitars continue to represent timeless quality, innovation, and a deep connection between player and instrument.

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Electric Guitars

Electric guitars use magnetic pickups to convert string vibration into an electrical signal, allowing the sound to be shaped through amplifiers and effects. Key things to understand include body shape, pickup type, neck profile, scale length and bridge design, as these all affect tone, feel and sustain. They are used across almost every modern genre, from clean and expressive to high-gain and aggressive styles, making them one of the most versatile instruments available.

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Custom

Custom describes gear that is specially designed, modified, or built to unique specifications rather than standard production. Custom pedals, guitars, and equipment often focus on specific tones, features, or aesthetics, offering a more personalised feel and performance for players who want something distinctive.

ES-335

The ES-335 is a semi-hollow electric guitar design that combines the warmth and resonance of a hollowbody with the stability and sustain of a solidbody. Its construction features a solid centre block running through the body, which helps reduce feedback while retaining an open, airy tonal character.

Tonally, the ES-335 is known for its balance and versatility, offering warm lows, clear mids, and smooth highs that suit a wide range of styles. It is commonly used in blues, jazz, rock, soul, and indie music, and is valued by players who want expressive dynamics, rich character, and flexibility in both clean and overdriven sounds.

Reissue

Reissue models are modern recreations of classic instruments or equipment based on original vintage designs. They are built to capture the sound, look, and feel of earlier models while benefiting from contemporary manufacturing and reliability.

Reissues appeal to players who want authentic vintage character without the cost, maintenance, or rarity of original examples. They are commonly produced with period-correct specifications, materials, and finishes, making them a practical way to access classic tones and designs.

VOS

VOS stands for Vintage Original Spec and is used to describe instruments built to closely reflect original vintage designs, materials, and construction methods. These instruments aim to capture the look, feel, and tone of classic models as they would have appeared when first produced.

VOS instruments often feature period-correct hardware, finishes, and specifications, sometimes with lightly dulled or aged components to reduce the appearance of modern gloss. They are popular with players who want an authentic vintage experience without the wear or unpredictability of a true vintage instrument.

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