2022 Gibson Custom Shop ES-335 Murphy Lab Aged Relic Black

2022 Gibson Custom Shop ES-335 Murphy Lab Aged Relic Black

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.

SETUP & INSPECTED BY OUR TECH TEAM

Weight: 8.3 lbs

Neck Profile: Extremely comfortable profile that sits somewhere between a 50's and 60's Medium C

Neck Thickness: 1st: .90" / 12th: .96"

Fingerboard Radius: 10"

Nut Width: 1.68"

Scale Length: 24 1/2"

Electronics Layout: 1 Neck Volume / 1 Bridge Volume / 1 Neck Tone / 1 Neck Volume / 3 Way Toggle

String Gauge: 10-46

Case Details: Original Hardshell Case

Cosmetic Condition: Excellent condition with lots of cool aging/relic attributes.

Mods or Repairs: None

Tech Notes: Absolutely wonderful Murphy Lab piece. Action set low to Gibson specifications. Relief set minimally for great playability across the entire fretboard. All hardware and electronics tested and found functioning to manufacturer's specifications. Very minimal fret wear that does not impact setup or playability noted during inspection.