Gibson ES335 ’61 Sixties Semi Acoustic Electric Guitar Cherry Finish Limited Release – ES6118SCNH1
Beginning in 1960, Gibson looked to slim down the chunky round neck profile on the revolutionary ES-335 of the 1950’s. In 1961, the ES-335 featured a thinner flatter neck that players immediately appreciated for having a comfortable feel and fast action.
The Limited Release 2018 ES-335 ’61 is a historically accurate recreation of the ES-335 that combined 1950’s looks and tone with 1960’s playability.
The “mouse ear” body shape, rounded 60’s Slim Taper neck profile and dark Rosewood fingerboard with pearloid dot inlays, ensure that there is no mistaking this guitar’s lineage.
Hand crafted in the Gibson Memphis Factory, this 2018 ES-335 is finished in the classic Translucent Cherry nitrocellulose lacquer finish. The body features Maple/Poplar/Maple laminate construction – Gibson use this method of construction for its added strangth and enhanced control over unwanted feedback. The premium quality Rosewood fretboard is offset with period correct Pearloid Dot inlays.
Featuring a MTC Historic control assembly and a pair of PAF-style MHS Humbucking pickups, the tone is timeless and ready to inspire a new generation of rock, jazz, and blues players.
A Gibson Hardshell Case, Certificate of Authenticity, Hang Tag and Paperwork are included along with our PRO-SCM setup.
- Gibson Model Number: ES6118SCNH1
- Top: 3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
- Back: 3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
- Centre Block: Silver Leaf Maple
- Bracing: Quarter Sawn Adirondack Spruce
- Binding: Single-ply Tan
- Translucent Cherry
- Finish: VOS Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Neck Material: Quarter Sawn Mahogany
- Neck Profile: 60’s Slim Taper, Rolled Binding
- Scale Length: 24.75″
- Fingerboard Material: Dark Rosewood
- Fingerboard Radius: 12″R
- Number of Frets: 22
- Frets: Medium Jumbo – 18% Nickel Silver
- Nut Material: Nylon
- Nut Width: 1.687″
- End of Board Width: 2.241″
- Fretboard Inlays: Pearloid Dots
- Truss Rod: Vintage
- Hardware Finish: Nickel Plated
- Bridge: ABR-1 with Nickel Plated Brass Saddles
- Tailpiece: Lightweight Aluminium
- Tuning Machines: Kluson Double Ring Keystone Buttons
- Pick Guard: 5-ply Black (B/W/B/W/B)
- Control Knobs: Black Top Hats with Silver Inserts (CH), Gold Top Hats with Gold Inserts (HB)
- Switch Tip: Cream
- Neck Pickup: MHS Humbucker Rhythm
- Bridge Pickup: MHS Humbucker Lead
- Controls: MTC Historic : 2 volumes, 2 tones, 1 toggle switch, hand-wired with matched 550K potentiometers and Black Beauty capacitors
- Strings” .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046″
- Case: Gibson ES335 Hardshell Case
- Other: Certificate of Authenticity, Hang Tag and Paperwork, Gibson Accessory Kit
- Setup: PRO-SCM
