Gibson 1959 ES-335 Reissue VN VOS
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Gibson
1959 ES-335 Reissue VN VOS
Product Info
Article Number:
485843
Brand:
Gibson
Model:
1959 ES-335 Reissue VN VOS
Category:
Semiacoustic Guitars
Price:
$5,277.80
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This is a seriously gorgeous recreation of a legendary guitar. The VOS finish is stunning, and the Custombuckers nail that classic ES-335 warmth and sustain. It’s perfect for players chasing that vintage jazz-blues tone, but be prepared for a heftier instrument.
Product Description
- Gibson 1959 ES-335 Reissue VN VOS
- Electric Guitar
- Custom Shop
- Maple / poplar / maple body
- Mahogany neck
- Rosewood fretboard
- Authentic ´59 Medium "C" profile
- Royalite binding
- Holly Head veneer
- 22 Frets
- 628 mm Scale
- Pearloid Dot inlays
- 2 x Custombucker Alnico III (unpotted) humbucker pickups
- 2 x Volume
- 2 x tone controls
- 3-Way toggle switch
- CTS pots
- Paper-in-oil capacitors
- ABR-1 bridge & lightweight aluminium tailpiece
- Nickel hardware
- 5-Ply pickguard
- Vintage double ring tulip machine heads
- Finish: Vintage burst VOS
- Includes case and certificate
- Made in USA
PROS
- • The unpotted Alnico III Custombuckers deliver a remarkably warm, responsive vintage tone.
- • Vintage burst VOS finish replicates a genuine 1959 ES-335 aesthetic beautifully.
- • Mahogany neck with '59 Medium C profile offers exceptional comfort and playability.
- • CTS pots and paper-in-oil capacitors contribute to authentic vintage feel and responsiveness.
CONS
- • The weight, typical of a 335, can be fatiguing during extended playing sessions.
- • The limited pickup selection restricts versatility for modern or highly specialized genres.
- • The premium-priced tag makes it inaccessible for many players, despite its value.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Maple/Poplar/Maple
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
2 x Custombucker Alnico III (unpotted) humbucker
Scale Length
628 mm
Frets
22
Bridge
ABR-1 bridge & lightweight aluminium tailpiece
Weight
Approximately 8.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The VOS finish is thinner and allows more of the wood’s natural resonance to project, giving it a more open and airy tone compared to a thick gloss.
Yes, the pickups are standard humbucker size and easily replaceable, though retaining the vintage character is part of the appeal.
Royalite is a modern alternative chosen for its stability and resistance to cracking, while still mimicking the look of vintage binding materials.
