Gibson 1961 ES-335 Ultra Light Aging Pre-Production Prototype 2022, Cherry

$8,500.00

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Specs


Instrument	Hollow and Semi-Hollow Body
Brand	Gibson
Model	Murphy Lab 1961 ES-335 Ultra Light Aging Pre-Production Prototype
Finish	Cherry
SKU	GE2980-A
Handedness	Right
Made In Year	2022
Body Material	Maple
Neck/Fingerboard	Mahogany/Rosewood
Tuners	Original
Weight	7.4 lbs
Scale Length	24.75"
Nut Width	1.68"
Neck Profile	C
Neck Depth	0.81" - 0.91"
Radius	12"
Electronics	Original
Pickup Impedance	7.9k - 8.0k
Contains Brazilian Rosewood (Y/N)	N
Case	OHSC
Modifications/Repairs	N/A

Description

Here’s your opportunity to own a piece of Gibson Custom Shop history! This guitar is from Tom Murphy’s pre-production prototype run, which eventually became known as the Murphy Lab. Comes with its original hardshell case.

From Gibson: "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 the Gibson Custom Shop have rendered every contour, profile, inlay and color of the priceless vintage ES™ models in magnificent detail. The result is a playing and ownership experience that will keep you coming back for more. The 1961 Reissue models utilize rounded cutaways, SlimTaper™ neck profiles scanned from originals, dot inlays and vintage-replica parts. It also features Ultra Light Aging by the skilled artisans of the Murphy Lab. The Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged finish treatment, paired with lightly aged hardware, simulates decades of light play wear, giving it the unique character, vibe, and feel of an original example from the Gibson Golden Era."

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