Gibson Custom Shop '58 ES-335 Electric Guitar, Murphy Lab Heavy Aged, Dirty Blonde

This Gibson Custom Shop '58 ES-335, in Murphy Lab Heavy Aged Dirty Blonde, is a guitar that truly makes us smile. This variant represents one of three distinct finishes commemorating the inaugural ES-335, the others being available in a Faded Tobacco Burst Heavy Aged, and a Tri-Burst Light Aged. The world's pioneering semi-hollow guitar model was conceptualized by former Gibson President Ted McCarty, and this legendary instrument has left an indelible mark on music history since its inception, favored by musicians such as B.B. King, Eric Clapton, Larry Carlton, and Warren Haynes.

Crafted with a 3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple laminate body, this '58 ES-335 showcases two deep cutaways and resonant f-holes. Its mahogany neck boasts a larger '58 rounded neck profile and is crowned with an unbound Indian rosewood fingerboard. With a 24.75" scale length, the '58 ES-335 offers 22 frets adorned with dot inlays.

In line with its vintage inspiration, this '58 ES-335 features Gibson's unpotted Custombuckers in both the neck and bridge positions, paired with CTS 500K Audio Taper Pots and Paper-in-Oil Caps. Its control scheme, comprising 2 Volume and 2 Tone knobs, ensures precise tonal versatility.

The renowned Murphy Lab is behind the remarkable finish of this guitar, boasting a "Heavy Aged" treatment that exudes an authentic vintage vibe, evoking the essence of a beloved instrument that has endured the test of time with ample play. The Dirty Blonde finish, complemented by nickel-plated hardware aged by the Murphy Lab to harmonize with the guitar's overall aesthetic, imparts a timeless allure. The hardware ensemble includes a relic'd tailpiece, bridge, and tuning machines.

Limited to 130 instruments for each finish, the 1958 ES-335 Reissue Murphy Lab models come accompanied by a brown and pink Lifton five-latch case, epitomizing their exceptional craftsmanship and exclusivity.

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