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Condition: Used, Excellent

SP Luthier Notes: This instrument has been carefully inspected and, if necessary, serviced by our certified luthier to ensure it is in excellent playing condition. 

The Gibson Murphy Lab ES-335 in Natural is a beautifully aged take on one of the most iconic semi-hollow designs ever created. Its maple/poplar laminate body with a solid maple centerblock delivers a perfect balance of warmth, sustain, and airy resonance, while the unpotted Alnico III Custombuckers provide rich, expressive tones with vintage clarity and depth. The mahogany neck and rosewood fingerboard offer a smooth, comfortable feel that invites effortless playing. Finished in a Murphy Lab ultra light aged nitro, it carries a naturally broken-in look and feel. Dynamic, soulful, and expertly crafted, this ES-335 is a true player’s instrument and a smart long-term investment!

From Gibson Guitars

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.

Body: Maple/Poplar/Maple Laminate

Neck: Mahogany

Fretboard: Rosewood

Centerblock: Solid Maple

Radius: 12"

Nut Width: 1.687"

Scale Length: 24.75"

Nut: Nylon

Pickups: Unpotted Alnico III Custombuckers

Controls: 2x vol, 2x tone, 1x 3-way toggle switch

Finish: Natural; Nitrocellulose Lacquer; Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged

Weight: 7lbs 5oz

Warranty

This item is sold without the Sound Pure 3-year warranty (used / B-stock / dealer-exempt). Coverage terms for items in this category live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.

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