Gibson 1961 ES-335 Blonde ULA
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Gibson
1961 ES-335 Blonde ULA
Product Info
Article Number:
577600
Brand:
Gibson
Model:
1961 ES-335 Blonde ULA
Category:
Semiacoustic Guitars
Price:
$6,928.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This is a seriously impressive recreation of a legendary guitar. The '61 neck profile is a joy to play, and those Custombuckers give you that warm, articulate vintage tone with plenty of headroom. It's a dream for players chasing that classic ES-335 vibe – perfect for jazz, blues, and rock.
Product Description
- Gibson 1961 ES-335 Blonde ULA
- Electric Guitar
- Model: Custom Shop
- 1961 ES-335 Reissue
- Body: Maple/poplar/maple
- Mahogany neck
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Neck profile: Authentic '61 Medium "C"
- Binding: Royalite
- Headstock veneer: Holly
- 22 Frets
- Scale: 628 mm
- Fingerboard inlays: Pearloid dots
- Pickups: 2 Unpotted Custombucker Alnico III humbuckers
- 2 x Volume and 2 x tone controls
- 3-Way switch
- CTS pots
- Paper-in-oil capacitors
- ABR-1 bridge
- Lightweight aluminium tailpiece
- Nickel hardware
- 5-Ply pickguard
- Vintage Tulip machine heads
- Finish: Ultra Light Aged - lightly aged in Murphy Lab
- Colour: Blonde
- Includes case and certificate
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Authentic '61 neck profile offers exceptional playability and comfort.
- • Custombucker Alnico III pickups deliver a powerful, vintage-voiced tone.
- • Maple/Poplar/Maple body construction provides excellent resonance and sustain.
- • Murphy Lab aging enhances the visual appeal and contributes to a broken-in feel.
CONS
- • The Ultra Light Aged finish might not appeal to those preferring a pristine look.
- • The ES-335's semi-hollow construction can be prone to feedback at high volumes.
- • Being a Custom Shop model, it commands a premium price point.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Maple/Poplar/Maple
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
Custombucker Alnico III humbuckers
Scale Length
628 mm
Frets
22
Bridge
ABR-1
Weight
8.2 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Custombuckers aim to emulate the PAF's character, offering a similar warmth and clarity, but with slightly hotter output and improved reliability.
The aging is primarily cosmetic, but the lightly worn finish can subtly alter the resonance by removing some of the original gloss, potentially opening up the tone a bit.
Careful amp placement, using a noise gate, and potentially experimenting with different pickup heights can help mitigate feedback issues at high volumes.
