Gibson Murphy Lab 1958 ES-335 Reissue Semi-Hollowbody Electric Guitar – Heavy Aged Faded Tobacco Burst – #A840085

A Striking Reissue of the Very First ES-335 – The Gibson Murphy Lab 1958 ES-335 Reissue Semi-Hollowbody Electric Guitar in Heavy Aged Faded Tobacco Burst

The ES-335 was the world’s first semi-hollow guitar model. Imagined by former Gibson President Ted McCarty, who later called it his proudest contribution, it has been in continuous production since its debut, with support from countless legendary artists, including B.B. King, Eric Clapton, Larry Carlton, and Warren Haynes. Gibson Custom Shop is proud to present this limited edition 1958 ES-335 Reissue featuring Murphy Lab Heavy Aging, a classic Dirty Blonde finish, a big ’58 rounded neck profile, and an unbound fingerboard — a feature found only on 1958 ES-335 models. This version is one of three different finishes commemorating the inaugural ES-335. Limited to 130 instruments for each finish in celebration of Gibson’s 130th Anniversary, these exceptional guitars come complete with a brown and pink Lifton™ five-latch case.

SPECIFICATIONS

Body

• Body Style: ES
• Body Shape: ES-335
• Body Material: 3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
• Centerblock: Maple
• Binding: 1-Ply Royalite; Top and Back
• Body Finish: Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Neck

• Profile: 1958 Dot
• Scale Length: 628.65 mm / 24.75 in
• Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood
• Fingerboard Radius: 304.8 mm / 12 in
• Fret Count: 22
• Frets: Vintage Narrow/Tall
• Nut Material: Nylon
• Nut Width: 42.85 mm / 1.687 in
• End Of Board Width: 52.324 mm / 2.06 in
• Inlays: Nitrocellulose Dot
• Joint: Glued In, Set Neck; Long Neck Tenon

Hardware

• Finish: Nickel; Murphy Lab Aged
• Bridge: ABR-1
• Tailpiece: Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar
• Tuning Machines: Kluson Single Line, Single Ring
• Pickguard: Black 5-Ply
• Truss Rod: Authentic 1950s No-Tube
• Truss Rod Cover: True Historic
• Control Knobs: True Historic Gold Top Hat with Dial Pointer
• Switch Tip: True Historic Amber
• Plastic Parts: Black
• Strap Buttons: White Plastic
• Mounting Rings: Black
• Pickup Covers: Authentic Profile Nickel Silver

Electronics

• Neck Pickup: Custombucker (Unpotted)
• Bridge Pickup: Custombucker (Unpotted)
• Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors
• Pickup Selector: 3-way Switchcraft
• Output Jack: 1/4″ Switchcraft

Miscellaneous

• Strings Gauge: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
• Case: Brown/Pink Lifton Reissue 5-Latch Case
• Accessories: Certificate of Authenticity

Manufacturer: Gibson
Model: 58ES335PSL21802
SKU: I759869-N-A840085-0-WHXD
UPC: 711106151816

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