Gibson Custom 1959 ES-335 Dot Reissue Review

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Overall Rating 5

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Features 4.75

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Quality 2.5

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Reliability / Value 5

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Gibson Custom 1959 ES-335 Dot Reissue Specs

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  • Body Shape: LPS  
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  • Number of Strings: 6  
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  • Body Type: Semi-Hollowbody  
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  • Scale Length: 24-3/4"  
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  • Body Wood: Maple  
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  • Pickguard: Yes  
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  • Neck Shape: '50s  
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  • Neck Joint: Set neck  
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  • Neck Wood: Mahogany  
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  • Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"  
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  • Fingerboard Material: Rosewood  
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  • Fingerboard Inlays: White Dot  
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  • Number of Frets: 22  
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  • Nut Width: 1.695"  
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  • Tuners: Grover  
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  • Bridge: Stoptail  
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  • Hardware: Nickel  
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  • Fret Size: Classic  
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  • Number of Pickups: 2  
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  • Pickup Switch Type: 3-way Pickup Selector  
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  • Bridge Pickup Type: Humbucker  
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  • Neck Pickup Type: Humbucker  
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  • Controls: Tone  
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  • Controls: Volume  
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  • Neck Pickup: '57 Classic Humbucker Bridge Pickup: '57 Classic Humbucker

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Comparing to other guitars in its range this is an absolute must have! 1959 ES-335 Dot Reissue is a perfect choice for musicians seeking a guitar in this price range. If you give it a shot, you won't be sorry and surely you'll fall in love with this Gibson Custom's beauty in no time.

Gibson Custom has put a lot of time and effort into choosing the right features for 1959 ES-335 Dot Reissue and tuning them right, and that just made a lot of musicians happy, causing them to award this instrument with the highest grades. Features of 1959 ES-335 Dot Reissue are brilliant and Gibson Custom should be proud of themselves for producing such a beautiful instrument with which you will also be happy, whether you decide to go for it.

This beauty has virtually no flaws. Gibson Custom surpassed their traditional level of quality and produced an instrument that is built great, and built to last. The finish is amazing and the hardware easily adjustable to fit any kind of action. The neck is superb and smooth while playing. 1959 ES-335 Dot Reissue stays in tune 99% of the time and responds well to various playing styles.

1959 ES-335 Dot Reissue is a reliable guitar that will go to hell and back with you, and would want to do it again. It's a magnificent instrument that is reliable on stage as it is in studio. It will stand the beating and still would not lose its charm and ability to perform. Gibson Custom did make the instrument that should be considered the most reliable in its class!