The Gibson 1959 ES-335 Dot Reissue Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar, Translucent Black was first released in 1958, but would eventually reach its most desirable form one year later in 1959. Now, 50 years after reaching this zenith in semi-acoustic guitar design, Gibson Custom is proud to reintroduce one of the most celebrated guitars in its history, the 1959 ES-335 Dot Reissue.
The Gibson 1959 ES-335 Dot Reissue features a traditional plain laminated maple top, back and sides, with single-ply crème binding on both the top and back, the 1959 ES-335 Dot Reissue is true to the original ’59 specs in almost every detail. Its one-piece, 24-¾ inch scale length mahogany neck features a long tenon, a 22-fret Madagascar rosewood fingerboard with pearloid dot inlays and a rounded ’59 neck profile.
In addition to its period-correct look, the 1959 ES-335 Dot Reissue recreates the legendary tone of the original model by utilizing a pair of Gibson’s renowned ’57 Classic humbucking pickups, which is the closest thing to original “PAF” pickups on the market today. High-quality CTS volume and tone potentiometers with “bumble bee” capacitors offer a fundamental electronics package, thus insuring the guitar’s unique tone is captured and delivered with the utmost accuracy and originality.
Other traditional appointments include vintage tulip tuners, a holly headstock veneer and all nickel hardware, including an ABR-1 bridge and lightweight aluminum stopbar tailpiece. Complete with a custom shop reissue case and certificate of authenticity, the Gibson 1959 ES-335 Dot Reissue is strictly limited to just 250 guitars per finish.
The Gibson 1959 ES-335 Dot Reissue Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar Main Features Includes:
- Custom shop Reissue
- True to the original ’59 specs in almost every detail
- Traditional plain laminated maple top, back and sides
- Single-ply crème binding on both the top and back
- One-piece, 24-¾ inch scale length mahogany neck
- 22-fret Madagascar rosewood fingerboard
- Pearloid dot inlays
- Rounded ’59 neck profile
- Gibson’s renowned ’57 Classic humbucking pickups
- High-quality CTS volume and tone potentiometers with “bumble bee” capacitors
- Vintage tulip tuners
- Holly headstock veneer
- All nickel hardware
- An ABR-1 bridge
- Lightweight aluminum stopbar tailpiece
- Translucent Black Finish
- Complete with a custom shop reissue case, certificate of authenticity
Gibson 1959 ES-335 Dot Reissue, Translucent Black (code 66116)
6-String Semi-Acoustic Electric Guitar, Plain Top, Satin Finish, Translucent Black
£1,699.00 (inc vat)