Gibson ES-335 1959, Sunburst

$85,000.00

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Specs


Instrument	Hollow and Semi-Hollow Body
Brand	Gibson
Model	ES-335
Finish	Sunburst
SKU	GE2995-A
Handedness	Right
Made In Year	1959
Body Material	Maple
Neck/Fingerboard	Mahogany/Brazilian Rosewood
Tuners	Original
Weight	8.4 lbs
Scale Length	24.75"
Nut Width	1.65"
Neck Profile	C
Neck Depth	0.83" - 0.95"
Radius	12"
Electronics	Original
Pickup Impedance	8.8k - 8.3k
Contains Brazilian Rosewood (Y/N)	Y
Case	OHSC
Modifications/Repairs	replacement truss rod cover, added Bigsby (original stop tailpiece and studs included), replaced tuner buttons (originals included),
1 9/16”	1.563”
1 5/8”	1.625”
1 11/16”	1.688”
1 3/4”	1.750”
1 7/8”	1.875”

Description

Widely celebrated as one of the most versatile guitar designs ever, the semi-hollow Gibson ES-335 has left a lasting mark on countless genres and remains a favorite among players. This incredible example hails from the iconic year of 1959 and retains its original PAF pickups and electronics, delivering the legendary tones that define the era. The neck profile, revered as the perfect '59 shape, offers unmatched comfort and playability.

Remarkably, this guitar remains mostly original, with just a few thoughtful updates: a replacement truss rod cover, replaced tuner buttons, and an added Bigsby. Notably, the original tuner buttons, stop tailpiece, and studs are included, preserving its vintage authenticity. This is an outstanding example of what’s often called a "Burst Killer," and we believe it earns its place as the holy grail of ES-335s.

It comes with the original brown Lifton hardshell case and even includes copies of photos of the original owner playing it in his band, "The Vibra Tones"—a piece of history as cool as the guitar itself!

*When using Affirm, we charge an additional 3.5% fee on the total at checkout. The majority of our instruments are consignment, where CVG keeps a small percentage of each sale. To be able to cover the additional costs required to offer financing, we have to include a higher fee to the customer. The 3.5% fee will be included in and spread across your Affirm payments.