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Epiphone 1962 ES-335 Reissue Semi Hollow Electric Guitar in Aged Ebony
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SKU: EC335R2EBNH1
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Product Description
The Epiphone 1962 ES-335 Reissue in Aged Ebony captures one of the most sought-after eras of the legendary ES design, combining vintage-correct looks and feel with modern reliability. Developed in cooperation with Gibson Custom, it focuses on the specific details that made early sixties ES-335s so inspiring, from the rounded cutaways and small block inlays to the slim, fast neck and historically accurate hardware layout.
With its semi-hollow 5-ply maple and poplar body, solid maple centre block and a pair of USA-made Gibson Custombucker humbuckers, this guitar delivers the classic ES blend of warmth, clarity and bite. It is equally at home handling smooth jazz chords, gritty blues lines or overdriven rock riffs, all while resisting feedback far better than a full hollowbody. Finished in a subtly aged Vintage Gloss Aged Ebony, it looks and feels like a well-loved vintage instrument from day one.
The one-piece mahogany neck features a 1960s SlimTaper C profile that feels fast and effortless under the hand, while the rosewood fretboard with rounded edges and medium jumbo frets invites expressive bends and vibrato. Vintage-accurate details such as the small block mother of pearl inlays, correctly sized side dots and Gibson open book headstock with aged inlays all add to the sense of authenticity every time you pick it up.
High quality hardware and electronics complete the package. An ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridge and Gibson historic reissue aluminium Stop Bar tailpiece provide rock-solid tuning stability and excellent sustain, while CTS potentiometers, Black Beauty paper in oil capacitors and Switchcraft switching ensure reliable performance on stage and in the studio. If you want a faithful, player-focused take on a classic early sixties ES-335, this Inspired by Gibson Custom reissue is a compelling choice.
Vintage Inspired Semi-Hollow Construction
The 1962 ES-335 Reissue uses a semi-hollow 5-ply layered maple and poplar body with a solid maple centre block, just like the classic originals. This construction gives you the airy resonance and acoustic liveliness of a hollowbody, while the centre block adds focus, sustain and far better feedback resistance at higher volumes.
1960s SlimTaper C Neck for Effortless Playability
A genuine one-piece mahogany neck carved to a 1960s SlimTaper C profile offers a fast, comfortable feel that suits everything from intricate jazz runs to big rock bends. The rosewood fretboard with rounded edges and 22 medium jumbo frets feels broken in from the first chord, encouraging longer, more relaxed playing sessions.
USA Gibson Custombucker Pickups and Premium Wiring
A pair of unpotted Gibson Custombucker humbuckers provide authentic ES-335 tones with rich midrange, sweet highs and articulate lows. Hand wired to CTS potentiometers and Black Beauty paper in oil capacitors with Switchcraft switching, the electronics deliver wide ranging tonal versatility and vintage-correct response for blues, rock, jazz, country and more.
Authentic Aesthetic with Aged Ebony Finish
The Vintage Gloss Aged Ebony finish, Gibson open book headstock, aged mother of pearl Epiphone logo and Gibson Crown inlay, plus historically accurate binding and small block fretboard inlays, all combine to give this guitar the look and vibe of a well preserved 1962 original, straight out of the case.
Features
- Semi-Hollow 5-Ply Maple/Poplar Body with Maple Centre Block - The classic ES-335 recipe delivers a resonant, lively acoustic character with enhanced sustain and feedback resistance, making it ideal for both clean and overdriven tones on stage and in the studio.
- One-Piece Mahogany Neck with 1960s SlimTaper C Profile - A slim, fast neck carve and long tenon set neck joint provide a comfortable playing feel and excellent upper fret access, while maximising sustain and tonal transfer between neck and body.
- USA Gibson Custombucker Humbuckers with Premium Components - Unpotted Custombucker pickups, CTS potentiometers, Black Beauty paper in oil capacitors and Switchcraft switching deliver articulate, vintage voiced tones with superb dynamics and reliability.
- Vintage Correct Hardware and Styling - An ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridge, Gibson historic reissue aluminium Stop Bar tailpiece, Epiphone Deluxe double ring tuners and aged mother of pearl headstock inlays provide classic looks, stable tuning and excellent sustain.
Specifications
Body
- Body Shape: ES-335
- Body Style: ES
- Body Material: 5-ply layered maple/poplar
- Top: 5-ply layered maple/poplar
- Back: 5-ply layered maple/poplar
- Sides: 5-ply layered maple/poplar
- Centre Block: Maple
- Bracing: Spruce
- Binding: Single-ply cream; top, back and fretboard
- Finish: Vintage Gloss
- Colour: Aged Ebony
Neck
- Neck Material: One piece mahogany
- Neck Profile: 60s SlimTaper C
- Scale Length: 628.65 mm / 24.75 in
- Neck Joint: Glued in, set neck; long tenon
- Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
- Fingerboard Radius: 304.8 mm / 12.0 in
- Frets: 22
- Fret Size: Medium jumbo
- Fingerboard Inlays: Mother of pearl small block
- Nut Material: Graph Tech
- Nut Width: 43.0 mm / 1.69 in
- Side Dots: Vintage correct size and placement
Hardware
- Bridge: ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic
- Tailpiece: Gibson historic reissue aluminium Stop Bar
- Tuning Machines: Epiphone Deluxe, double ring
- Hardware Finish: Nickel
- Pickguard: 5-ply black, Gibson ES-335 shape
- Pickup Mounting Rings: Black
- Pickup Covers: Nickel
- Control Knobs: Gold Top Hat with silver reflector and nickel dial pointers
- Switch Tip: Ivory
- Strap Buttons: 2, bottom and back of heel
- Truss Rod: Dual action
- Truss Rod Cover: 2-ply black bell; blank, wide white
Electronics
- Neck Pickup: Gibson Custombucker humbucker
- Bridge Pickup: Gibson Custombucker humbucker
- Controls: 2 volume, 2 tone; CTS potentiometers, Black Beauty paper in oil capacitors
- Pickup Selector: Switchcraft 3-way toggle
- Output Jack: 1/4 inch Switchcraft
Miscellaneous
- Model: EC335R2EBNH1
- Headstock: Gibson open book
- Headstock Inlays: Epiphone logo and Gibson Crown in aged mother of pearl
- Case: Hardshell with black exterior, goldenrod interior and Inspired by Gibson Custom graphics
- String Gauge: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
