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Gibson CustomMurphy Lab 1961 ES-335 Reissue Heavy Aged Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar Cherry

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Independent shopping perspective

The Korena take

The 1961 ES-335 Reissue uses a 3-ply maple/poplar/maple semi-hollow body with a solid maple center block. That center block reduces feedback without removing it entirely, leaving room to work with feedback as part of the performance. A solid mahogany neck with the Authentic ’61 Skinny C profile joins an Indian rosewood fingerboard, while two unpotted Alnico III CustomBuckers feed a three-way switch. Heavy Murphy Lab aging gives the finish and hardware pronounced wear and checking.

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Strong match

Who this is for

  • Players who want a semi-hollow design that reduces feedback without eliminating it completely.
  • Performances where deliberate, musical use of feedback is part of the guitar’s role.

Consider the trade-offs

When to look elsewhere

  • Players who need feedback eliminated entirely from a semi-hollow guitar.

What matters in use

The specifications, translated

Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.

Gibson Custom Murphy Lab 1961 ES-335 Reissue Heavy Aged Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar Cherry construction detail

Detail 01

3-ply maple/poplar/maple body with solid maple center block

The semi-hollow construction uses a center block to reduce feedback.

Detail 02

Authentic ’61 Skinny C neck

The solid mahogany neck follows the slimmer 1961-style C profile.

Detail 03

Heavy aging

The finish has prominent lacquer checking, buckle rash, and light arm, neck, and peghead wear.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01This is a right-handed, six-string semi-hollow electric guitar.
  2. 02It includes a brown/pink Lifton reissue 5-latch case and certificate of authenticity.
Gibson Custom Murphy Lab 1961 ES-335 Reissue Heavy Aged Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar Cherry close-up

Product questions

Before you decide

Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.

01Does the center block eliminate feedback?

No. It reduces feedback, but does not eliminate it.

02What pickups does it use?

It has two unpotted Alnico III CustomBuckers with a three-way switch.

Reference

Full specifications

The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.

4 detailsPickups & controls
Neck
Proprietary Humbucker
Pickup Configuration
HH
Control Layout
Individual volume, Individual tone, Individual volume, Individual tone
Bridge
Proprietary Humbucker
8 detailsPlayability
Radius
12 inch
Orientation
Right handed
Nut Width
1.687
Nut Width Material
1.687 inch/Nylon
Number of Frets
22
Number of Strings
6 string
Scale Length
24.75
Neck Shape
Authentic '61 Skinny-C
13 detailsBody & build
Bridge Type
Fixed bridge
Color
Nickel
Body Material
Maple/Poplar/Maple
Body Type
Double Cutaway Semi-Hollow
Inlays
Dot
Neck Wood
Solid Mahogany
Fingerboard Material
Indian rosewood
Country of Origin
United States
Body Style
Authentic '61 Skinny-C
Color Finish
Red
Tuning Machines
Vintage-style
Body Shape
Authentic '61 Skinny-C
Tailpiece
Stopbar
1 detailsIn the box
Case or Gig Bag
Hardshell case
1 detailsOther
Truss Rod
Standard

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