Here’s a made-to-measure Gibson Historic Murphy Lab ultra light aged 59 ES-335 in an eye-catching watermelon red finish. The finish is beautifully checked. 3-ply maple/poplar/maple body with a solid maple centerblock, medium C profile with an Indian rosewood fingerboard and dot fretboard markers. Long tenon neck, hide glue fit, Kluson single ring tuners, CustomBucker Alnico 3 pickups (unpotted), with Lifton style case and certificate of authenticity. Gibson sez:
“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. The 1959 ES™ Reissue models feature rounded cutaways, Medium C-shape neck profiles scanned from originals, dot inlays, and vintage-replica parts. It also features Light Aging by the skilled artisans of the Murphy Lab. The Murphy Lab Light Aged finish treatment, paired with lightly aged hardware, simulates decades of natural play wear, giving it the unique character, vibe, and feel of an original example from the Gibson Golden Era. ”
Condition: Ultra light aged; Body: Maple laminate; Color: Watermelon red; Pickups: CustomBucker Alnico 3; Scale: 24.75; Nut: 1.687
