Gibson Memphis Hand Select 1959 ES-335 TD Mahogany Neck Rosewood Fingeboard Natural

Gibson Memphis Hand Select 1959 ES-335 TD Mahogany Neck Rosewood Fingeboard Natural

1-piece Hand-selected Figured Maple Top and Back

The vintage-spec’d Gibson Memphis 1959 ES-335 Hand-selected Reissue semi-hollowbody electric guitar encapsulates the second evolution of the original “dot neck.” The 1959 ES-335 Hand-selected Reissue is an incredible reproduction, sporting a historically accurate ‘59 shape with “Mickey Mouse ears” and rolled neck binding. MHS humbuckers yield a sweet, airy tone. And the guitar’s 1-piece, hand-selected figured maple top and back are sure to capture everyone’s attention. The Gibson Memphis 1959 ES-335 Hand-selected Reissue delivers the classic tone you crave.

Gibson Memphis 1959 ES-335 Hand-selected Reissue at a Glance:

• Breathtaking tonewood choice
• A semi-hollowbody that is true to the original
• Legendary tone from Memphis Historic Spec humbuckers

Breathtaking tonewood choice
The Gibson Memphis 1959 ES-335 Hand-selected Reissue is a spot-on re-creation of a vintage treasure. But a hand-selected, 1-piece flame maple top and back put a rare and gorgeous spin on this legendary instrument. A traditional mahogany neck delivers a centered tone with plenty of warmth. And the rosewood fretboard brings its familiar smooth feel and rich harmonic tones. If you’ve always wanted the best of vintage designs with once-in-a-lifetime maple construction, the 1959 ES-335 Hand-selected Reissue is your guitar.
The first ES-335s that rolled off the Gibson production line have achieved legendary status. Because of the semi-hollowbody design, the two humbucking pickups, and pearloid dot inlays, collectors are happy to pay astronomical prices for vintage examples in good condition. This semi-hollowbody has the same 3-ply maple top and back with quartersawn Adirondack spruce bracing, a vintage-spec mahogany neck topped with a smooth-playing rosewood fretboard, and the same historic truss rod. Grab a Gibson Memphis 1959 ES-335 Hand-selected Reissue, and get that vintage experience for a lot less.
Tonal excellence is yours when you plug the Gibson Memphis 1959 ES-335 Hand-selected Reissue into your favorite tube amplifier. It’s loaded with a pair of Memphis Historic Spec (MHS) alnico pickups, each with its own volume and tone controls, handing you the ability to dial in chiming country tones as easily as savagely distorted rock tones. The Alnico III neck pickup delivers classic hollowbody-style tones for everything from smooth jazz to dirty blues. Flip to the Alnico II bridge pickup, and you’ll command sounds covering everything from bright and clean to raw and mean.A semi-hollowbody that is true to the originalLegendary tone from Memphis Historic Spec humbuckersGibson Memphis 1959 ES-335 Hand-selected Reissue Features:

• Re-creation of the “dot neck” ES-335 during its second year of production
• Stunning, 1-piece, hand-selected figured maple top and back
• Historically correct “Mickey Mouse ears” body shape
• MHS humbuckers with 550k audio-taper pots yield a gorgeous airy tone
• Comfortable traditional C-shaped neck and rosewood fingerboard with rolled binding
• Hot hide-glued quartersawn Adirondack spruce bracing for true vintage tone
• Historic truss rod provides excellent adjustability and tension resilience
• Multi-ply black long ES-335 pickguard with 45-degree bevel

The Gibson Memphis 1959 ES-335 Hand-selected Reissue is a classic with modern beauty.