Gibson 1959 ES-335 Reissue Card. Red
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Gibson
1959 ES-335 Reissue Card. Red
Product Info
Article Number:
606029
Brand:
Gibson
Model:
1959 ES-335 Reissue Card. Red
Category:
Premium Guitars
Price:
$7,038.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This is a seriously well-made recreation of a legendary guitar. The Custombuckers nail that warm, creamy vintage tone, and the attention to detail in the hardware and neck profile is exceptional. It's perfect for players seeking that classic ES-335 vibe—blues, jazz, rock—and who appreciate a premium-priced instrument built to last.
Product Description
- Gibson 1959 ES-335 Reissue Card. Red
- Electric Guitar
- Custom Shop model
- Body: Maple/poplar/maple
- Centre block: Maple
- Binding: Royalite
- Headstock veneer: Holly
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Neck profile: Authentic '59 Medium "C"
- Fingerboard inlays: Pearloid dots
- Scale: 628 mm
- 22 Authentic medium jumbo frets
- Pickup: 2 Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted) Humbucker
- 2 Volume and 2 tone controls
- 3-Way switch
- CTS pots
- Paper-in-oil capacitors
- 5-Ply pickguard
- ABR-1 bridge with brass saddles and lightweight aluminium tailpiece
- Vintage single ring tulip tuners
- Hardware: VOS nickel
- Colour: Cardinal Red Gloss
- Includes case and certificate
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Custombucker Alnico III deliver a fat, articulate vintage tone.
- • VOS nickel hardware provides authentic vintage aesthetics and feel.
- • Maple/poplar/maple body offers balanced resonance and sustain.
- • Authentic '59 Medium 'C' neck profile promotes comfortable playability.
CONS
- • Cardinal Red finish can be prone to showcasing minor imperfections.
- • The weight, typical of a 335, can be fatiguing during long gigs.
- • Limited tonal versatility compared to more modern, coil-splitting guitars.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Maple/Poplar/Maple
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted) Humbuckers
Scale Length
628 mm
Frets
22 Authentic Medium Jumbo
Bridge
ABR-1 with Brass Saddles & Lightweight Aluminium Tailpiece
Weight
Approximately 8.5 lbs (3.86 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Custombuckers are voiced for a more vintage, slightly less aggressive tone than the 490R/498T, offering a rounder, warmer character with less high-end bite.
While poplar was commonly used in '59 335s, its inclusion in reissues can vary; this model specifically states it has a maple/poplar/maple construction, adding to its tonal complexity.
The VOS finish is thinner than a gloss finish, allowing the wood to vibrate more freely, theoretically contributing to slightly improved resonance and sustain—though the effect is subtle.
